Police officers retiring after 25 years to receive full medical care under revised benefits scheme

Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed has announced changes to the allowances and benefits given to honourably retired police officers.

Speaking at the ceremony held to mark the 93rd anniversary of Maldives Police Service, the Commissioner said the limit used to calculate allowances for retired officers has now been revised. He said retirement allowances will be determined based on the length of service of each officer.

The Commissioner also announced that police officers who retire after 25 years of service will now receive medical treatment equivalent to that provided to officers currently serving.

He said President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is paying close attention to the concerns of police officers and is actively exploring ways to improve their welfare. Therefore, the Commissioner believes the police have promising days ahead.

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He added that the 93rd anniversary of the institution stands as a symbol of the valuable service of many officers over the years. He said the milestone will not diminish the strength or spirit of the police service.

“Police activity will accelerate day by day. The eyes of the police force will be brighter and sharper in detecting and identifying crimes. This is how the police force is,” he said.

Outside the general free medical care system, both MNDF and police officers receive separate state-funded medical coverage, a system that has become increasingly costly for the government. Expenditure on medical treatment for the army and police continues to rise annually.

International agencies have repeatedly noted that healthcare and pension systems are among the key areas requiring reform for Maldives to address its debt vulnerabilities.