Campaigning in police!

Certain rumors have surfaced about MPS officers actively advocating against a certain candidate covertly and overtly practicing it in the organization.

This comes as a huge surprise; MPS officers should be more responsible than this. I also agree that MPS had gone through a lot during recent times specially at protests, riots and many other forms of violence that were targeted towards them. But this does not mean that the meaning of policing be left out of the ethics which the MPS uphold and believe in. I strongly advise the MPS officers to refrain themselves from such acts. It is every eligible individual’s right to vote for his or her choice.

I thank police officers Station Inspector Younus Sobah and Sub Inspector Mohamed Hameed for bringing this into light and standing up for what they believe in.

“Exercise your right to vote without influence”

Please visit the posted link below

Presidential Election Campaigning in MPS?

A criminal is not born but made… (Family aspect)

People might wonder what makes a criminal to become a criminal… this process is a long process which indeed starts from the very beginning of childhood.  Here are some family related factors that affect a human brain to convert in to a criminal mind.

Families in general are a group of related people living under the same roof. Family reflects of what and who we are at most times. It is also a reflection of how one is brought up. The family is basically divided in to three groups. They are ‘Parents’, ‘Siblings’ and ‘Relatives’.

Here are some examples of family disasters:

• If the parents are unable to care for the child, an ignored child
• Abusive parents (physically and mentally)
• Poor parental love (most cases young mothers with illegitimate children
• Single parent ( runway youngsters and separated parents
• Children of alcoholics and drug users

 
These are major areas that can affect the brain of a young child. In some cases like abusive parents, the child tends to imitate what he/she has gone through in the early childhood; he/she would be a mirror reflection of the abuses he/she had gone through. That is why it is advised not to even quarrel in front of the child.

There are some other factors also, like the siblings with criminal background. A brother or a sister can also have a bad influence on a young mind. And as well, relatives of criminals tend to turn in to criminals. But this is rare; then again it happens in many parts of the world.  Then the most important part is what most parents exercise the most… it is over strictness. “It is human instinct to search for an exit in case of fire”… likewise youngsters would try everything they can to escape in to the freedom from the strict rules and regulation they face at home.

Even so some people from broken or criminal families turn out great. These are just some causes that generally play a huge role in converting a human brain into a criminal mind…

Security for our presidential candidates!

Recently I came across the news that Maldives police service is providing security to our presidential candidates and their running mates. So I tort I should just dig a little on this topic and see how it is handled by the most powerful law enforcement agency in town.

This is what I came across….

The Media

Haveeru news paper read “Police protection has been extended, as per the Election regulations, to the presidential candidates and their running mates who have been declared as contesting in the country’s first ever multiparty presidential elections to be held on 8 October.” It further state that from Sunday night, a personal security officer will be assigned to every presidential candidate and their running mate 24 hours. This security is provided with accordance to the Articles 105 and 237 of the Constitution and Article 11 of the Election Act 12/2008.

The unit and training

The responsibility of this security falls on to the hands of the newly formed “Dignitary Protection Unit” which operates under Special Operations Command. The unit was formed September 8th, and not even a month has passed as it has begun its work. Further details of the duties and strength of security operations are not known to the public.

It is not a secret that a limited number of people work in the police force making it a huge challenge to make a unit of this kind. The mother unit is “Special Operation Command” which handles the security of special events, protection of police buildings, anti riot campaigns and is the first and the last defence of police generally. Dignitary Protection Units existence would have made the SOC’s responsibilities at a new height now.

Now comes the part of training! Is the Dignitary Protection Unit well equipped to the challenge or does it exist in just a name. It is said in the official site of the United States Secret Service that their special agents or the new recruits to the service has to undergo 11 weeks of intensive training and also a further 16 weeks of specialized instruction. The Dignitary Protection unit started its work less than a month of its existence and with this info one thing comes in to my mind. Can the “new born” Dignitary Protection unit be at its best? Or can it perform its duties even at an average rate…?

SPG

There is a almost a similar unit in the Maldivian defence force which goes by the name SPECIAL PROTECTION GROUP or SPG in short. This unit in MNDF also has similar responsibilities like protecting and safeguarding the Head of State. This unit came to existence after 3 November 1988 incident; to offer its services to the head of state and other V.I.Ps. It is believed that these soldiers are highly trained. These soldiers undergo a special training called BG (body guard) training at a military facility. However their services are almost solely enjoyed by the president.

Status of the country…

Everyone knows that the politics goes at a very unpredictable way and in Maldives it is even worse. The influences of politicians are very strong among the public. Supporters of parties are ready to go extreme levels just to promote and prove certain points! Daily lives are interrupted by so many “political obstacles”. The rivalry between parties goes beyond imagination!

So I stop to wonder can the newly formed Dignitary Protection Unit perform its duties without any influence. Can the limited number of security officers be good enough for the security of these very important people of the country?

Having the above points in my mind I wish the officers of Dignitary Protection Unit all the best.

Reference:
http://police.gov.mv/news.php?news_id=932
http://police.gov.mv/dhiv_news.php?news_id=1243
http://www.haveeru.com.mv/?page=details&id=74053&cat=search
http://www.haveeru.com.mv/english/?page=details&id=24579
http://www.secretservice.gov/opportunities_agent.shtml
http://mndf.gov.mv/about.asp

Security in general

Security is the condition of being protected against danger, loss, and criminals. In the general sense, security is a concept similar to safety. The nuance between the two is an added emphasis on being protected from dangers that originate from outside. Individuals or actions that encroach upon the condition of protection are responsible for the breach of security.

The word “security” in general usage is synonymous with “safety,” but as a technical term “security” means that something not only is secure but that it has been secured. In telecommunications, the term security has the following meanings:[1]
A condition that results from the establishment and maintenance of protective measures that ensure a state of inviolability from hostile acts or influences.
With respect to classified matter, the condition that prevents unauthorized persons from having access to official information that is safeguarded in the interests of national security.
Measures taken by a military unit, an activity or installation to protect itself against all acts designed to, or which may, impair its effectiveness.

Security has to be compared and contrasted with other related concepts: Safety, continuity, reliability. The key difference between security and reliability is that security must take into account the actions of active malicious agents attempting to cause destruction.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security