Implementation of the Maldives Police Service Strategic Plan

Maldives Police ServiceFamily and ChildProtection UnitsVictims of Crime ProjectEvidence ProtectionEmergency Responsel Establish Family and Child Protection Units (FCPU) invarious islandsl Partner with local NGOs and Ministry of Gender andFamilyl Establishment of Safe Housesl Victims of Crime Actl Develop procedures for victim assistance servicesincluding police responsibilities in dealing with victimsl Develop procedures for crime scene examinationsl Develop standards for collection and protection ofevidencel Establishment of Regional Emergency Response Unitsl Emergency training exercise in coordination with othergovernment agencies and NGOs31 March 200931 December200830 June 200931 March 2011Performance IndicatorsThe indicators laid down in the Plan to assess progress on these measures included:•z•z•z•zDevelopment of working partnerships at the national and local levels to focus on crimeand community safetyDevelopment of a National Crime Prevention StrategyImprovement in the response to crime investigations and victims of crimesEnhancement of police and community relations.Building Public TrustAs the vision of the Plan indicates, building and sustaining public trust was its key motivation.Several projects were developed under this category.Project Key Outputs TimelineUnderstanding CommunityPerceptionsllSurvey on community policing needsImproving police conduct in accordance withCode of Conduct30 June 2011Increased Visibility of thePolicellllPublication of quarterly bulletins and annualreportAwareness camps and workshopsOpen day schemeRegular patrollingOngoingCustomer Service Charter(to provide police responseto customer needs)llTraining of police personnel on the content of theCustomer Service CharterSharing its intent with the community andinviting feedback30 September 200822Strategic Plan 2007-2011: An Analysis