Policewomen interact ‘with love’ in nationwide community engagement event

Policewomen across the Maldives went out into the community under the theme ‘With Love’ on Wednesday, in a mass community engagement program held to celebrate Women in Policing Day.

The Maldives Police Service has been marking Women in Policing Day annually on September 17 since 2021.

According to the police, female members of the police force initiated a community engagement event under the theme ‘With Love’ to celebrate the occasion.

It saw policewomen in all islands that the police are stationed in go out into the community on Wednesday evening “with love”. They met with the public, shared tips of stating safe from scams, and handed out leaflets to spread awareness.

In a special message on Wednesday, Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen said that women police officers play a vital role in every area of policing, from frontline duties to leadership, from community engagement to specialized investigations.

“Their presence not only enhances our capacity but also reflects our commitment to diversity, fairness, and equality in service to the nation,” he said.

Naveen reiterated the Maldives Police Service’s commitment to equality within the police force.

“As we mark this occasion, we reaffirm our pledge to provide equal opportunities, empower women officers, and support their growth as leaders and role models,” he said.

“The success of the Maldives Police Service is built on the strength of all its members, and the contributions of women in policing remain invaluable to our mission of safety, justice, and trust.”

The police say they have more events planned to celebrate the occasion.