President: Goal is to make police an institution that produces productive servicepeople

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu (C) is flanked by Home Minister Ali Ihusan (R) and Defense Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon (L) as he receives an honor guard on July 26, 2025. (Photo/President's Office)

On March 29, 2026, the Maldives commemorated its 93rd Police Day, an occasion marked by celebrations and reflections on the progress of the national police service. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu utilized the milestone to emphasize his administration's commitment to transforming the police into a highly capable institution that serves the needs of all residents, both local and foreign. The day was defined by a mix of ceremonial pride and solemn remembrance, as officials honored the legacy of long-serving members of the force while looking toward a future of continued professional development and public safety.

President Muizzu articulated a vision for the Maldives Police Service to become a premier institution producing highly productive servicepeople.
The 93rd anniversary celebrations included flag-hoisting ceremonies across the nation, highlighting the unity and reach of the police service.
The administration paid respects to retired officers, including the late Deputy Commissioner of Police Abdul Shukoor Abdulla and Counsel General Hassan Hameed.
The President reiterated the essential role of the police force in ensuring the security of all individuals within the country.

One of the biggest goals of the administration is to make the police institute a place that always produces productive servicepeople the country needs, says President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.

He made the remark in a post on X on Sunday, on occasion of Police Day.

In his message, President Muizzu said the Police Day celebrates “the day of the blue army, working tirelessly day and night in service of this nation.”

މިއަދަކީ މި ޤައުމަށްޓަކައި ރެޔާއިދުވާލު ހިންމަތާއެކު ޚިދުމަތްކުރަމުންދާ ނޫ ލަޝްކަރުގެ ދުވަސް. ދިވެހި ފުލުހުންގެ ދުވަސް.

މި ޚިދުމަތް އުފެދުނީއްސުރެ މިއަދާ ހަމަޔަށް އެކި ދުވަސްވަރު މަޤާމުގެ ވާޖިބު އަދާކުރެއްވި ކޮންމެ ފުލުހަކަށާއި ޢާއިލާއަށް ނުހަނު ލޯތްބާއެކު ތަހުނިޔާއާއި ޝުކުރު… pic.twitter.com/XCzVdpdMK2
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) March 28, 2026

He conveyed Police Day greetings to each and every individual who served as a police officer since the inception of the police institute, as well as their families.

President Muizzu said he wishes to see police officers continue to be capable and responsible individuals who ensure the safety and security of everyone in the country, local or foreign.

Police hold flag-hoisting ceremonies to mark the 93rd Police Day on March 29, 2026. (Photo/Maldives Police Service)

The police held flag-hoisting ceremonies at police establishments across the country in celebration f the 93rd anniversary of the police service.

The ceremony in Male’ also involved opening books of condolences for Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retired) Abdul Shukoor Abdulla, who served the state for over 43 years, and Counsel General Hassan Hameed, who served the state for over 35 years.