The Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed (TwoFour) stated that the aim is to establish an environment where there is no discrimination within police officers and to increase the inclusion of female police officers in decision making.
During the inauguration ceremony of the third term of the "Maldives Women in Policing Committee", the Commissioner said that the capabilities and skill of female police officers no matter which part of the police service can be seen.
He also said that the kindness and the female police officer's ability to think of matters deeply serves as great progress within police operations.
"Increasing the inclusion of female police officers at the higher ranks of the police, and in decision making and getting rid of the obstacles faced by female police officers and giving them more opportunities is something the institution always prioritizes," said the Commissioner.
While highlighting that the kindness and the female police officer's ability to think of matters deeply serves as great progress within police operations, the Commissioner went on to say that the aim of the institution is to establish an inclusive, non-discriminatory and equal environment.
He gave his assurance that work will be done to carve new paths for female officers moving forward, and to ensure the police institution is an environment that has equal opportunities for everyone.
The guest of honor for the ceremony held last night was First Lady Sajidha Mohamed.
While speaking at the ceremony, the First Lady said that even though serving in the police was previously seen as a career that was for men specifically, that mindset has changed and the need to ensure the inclusion of women is necessary.
Increasing the number of women in the police service should be done not only to establish gender equality, and that having more women in the police as officers is something that can increase public trust and cooperation, the First Lady stated. She also said that it will strengthen efforts toward addressing sexual abuse and domestic violence cases.
