The Ministry of Interior divides the functions of the police and public
security among four Deputy Ministers of Interior while the Minister of
Interior himself retained responsibility for state security (Qitaa'
al-amn al-watani), investigations and overall organization. There are
four Deputy Ministers: Public Scurity responsible for public safety
(Municipal police), travel, emigration, passports, port security, and
criminal investigations. Special police is responsible for prison
administration, the Central Security Forces, civil defense, police
transport, police communications; traffic police, and Tourism and
Antiquities Police. Personnel Affairs is responsible for police-training
institutions, personnel matters for police and civilian employees, and
the Policemen's Sports Association. Administrative and Financial Affairs
is responsible for general administration, budgets, supplies, and legal
matters. |