On June 28th, the Ministry of Public Security announced that the Minister of Public Security has issued decisions to reorganize 52 provincial-level public security agencies into 23 units in line with the new administrative boundaries.
As a result, there are now 34 provincial-level public security agencies and 3,319 communal-level public security agencies (including 2,621 communal police, 687 ward police, and 11 special administrative units) across the country, effective from July 1st.
The Ministry of Public Security organized the announcement of these decisions on June 28th for the provincial-level agencies and on June 29th for the communal-level agencies to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operations from July 1st onwards.
Communal police and local security forces collaborate on patrols (Photo: Bac Giang Newspaper)
The Ministry of Public Security will continue to review and adjust the division of labor and responsibilities, as well as implement arrangements and policies for officers in line with regulations. They will also strengthen the corresponding Party organizations to match the new organizational structure. The goal is to ensure the effective deployment of the local public security apparatus according to the new administrative units, maximizing the spirit of “serving the people,” being close to the people, and being present when the people need them.
The Ministry of Public Security has instructed public security units and localities to strictly adhere to the guidelines, regulations, and directives of the Party, National Assembly, Government, and the Minister of Public Security regarding the reorganization and consolidation of administrative units. They are also tasked with improving the institutional system, reviewing and completing work procedures, and widely communicating to the people the addresses of provincial-level and communal-level public security headquarters, as well as locations for receiving crime reports and handling administrative procedures. These measures aim to prevent any disruption to the normal operations of public security forces and relevant agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals.
The entire Public Security Force is highly focused on ensuring absolute security and safety in the implementation of the Central Committee’s resolutions and decisions on the merger of administrative units and streamlining of organizational structures. They are also committed to proactively preventing, combating, and strictly handling any activities that take advantage of or disrupt public security and order.
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