36 New Recruits Join the Malta Police Force

New constables have officially joined the Malta Police Force after successfully completing a training course at the Academy for Disciplined Forces.

During the swearing-in ceremony, Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri reminded the new recruits that they were not simply taking up a job, but a vocation aimed at creating a safer society. He highlighted that their entry into the force comes at a time when the crime rate has decreased to 30 offences per 1,000 residents, down from 46 per 1,000 two decades ago, despite Malta’s population and economic activity having grown substantially since then.

Minister Camilleri reiterated the government’s commitment to continue supporting the police force through improved working conditions, rights, and tools. He referenced the recent signing of a second sectoral agreement for the force, in addition to increased pensions for officers serving 29 years or more and an extra allowance for those who serve longer. A new pension scheme for widows of police officers who die before reaching statutory retirement age was also introduced.

He urged the new constables to act with responsibility and dedication, always aiming to make the best decisions for the communities they will serve and, above all, to work tirelessly to strengthen public trust in the force.

Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà noted in his speech that due to the reforms carried out in recent years, Malta is now ranked among the ten safest countries in the world. He added that the Malta Police Force has consistently been recognised as the most trusted institution in the country.

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