Interior Minister speech marking Community Partnership Day

Manama, Mar 17 (BNA): On March 18 we celebrate the anniversary of Community Partnership Day, which represents national cohesion and the ties of trust between policemen and the public. Bahrainis feel a national sense of responsibility to cooperate to protect security and stability. Security is a basic foundation of life for the growth of civilized societies. The naming of the Day for Community Partnership was blessed by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by our wise government. This is a day to acknowledge cooperation and the work done that results in the best outcome for citizens and residents. The concept of a community-police partnership celebrates daily activities that improve security, such as the cooperative fight against terrorism. While we witness blissful development in all walks of life in the progressive era of HM the King, security receives the lion's share in attention and support. This reflects positively on security and the service development plans of the Interior Ministry. The community-police partnership has grown to include a variety of new phases. Through its strategies, the Ministry is dedicated to interacting will all segments of society by meeting with them and listening to their issues and feedback. This is especially important in security-related matters. The Ministry is also committed to releasing newsworthy information to help the public remain safe and aware. The most positive result of the community-police partnership is the active role between the community and the police in daily community activities. Police personnel have received thanks and appreciation from the State’s organisations, NGOs and people. The community-police partnership is also positively reflected in public responses in the local media and via the positive feedback at majalis (community gatherings) and public calls to support the police. The public support for policemen killed in the line of duty, and their families, is also highly appreciated by the Ministry. The police, by grace of God, are well prepared to deal with a variety of situations with competency and in accordance to international standards. Today, I congratulate all citizens who have engaged with police and have cooperated in making our country more secure . I also congratulate our policemen who have won the public's trust through their hard work and commitment to their job. On behalf of all Interior Ministry personnel, I express thanks and appreciation to HM the King, His Royal Highness prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy premier. May God protect the nation under the leadership of HM the King. Peace, mercy and blessings of God.