The developments concerning the Reorganization of the Cyprus Police were discussed today by Mr. Themistos Arnaoutis, Chief of the Cyprus Police, together with the Police Directors and Commanders of the Service. During the meeting, he made a special reference to the need to expedite the Reorganization of the Organization, at an operational, organizational and administrative level, so that the Police can become a modern organization and be able to respond more effectively to the ever-increasing needs of society and the protection of citizens.
The changes planned, both at the organizational and operational levels, will respond to the increasing threats from serious and organized crime, as well as corruption, issues of sports violence, the increased expectations of citizens regarding their accessibility to the Organization itself, as well as the services offered by the Cyprus Police. He also referred to the modernization of services related to information and smart policing as well as the utilization of technology. He also acknowledged that such radical changes, which also relate to the change of culture both within and outside the Organization, require time in terms of their implementation and completion in order to ensure the effectiveness that both the body itself and society desires and requires. In the first stage, the goal is to improve the following: - Speed and efficiency of response, especially in the way in which calls to 112 are handled and at the same time to improve the response to serious and critical incidents, with the involvement of experienced and trained members of the Police. - Complete upgrade and reorganization of the Police based on the plan as soon as possible, focusing on practical changes that will improve operational performance.During the meeting, the Chief expressed his satisfaction with the President of the Republic and the Minister of Justice and Public Order for their full support for the Police Reorganization Program. Mr. Arnaoutis stated that the Reorganization will modernize and improve the full range of services of the Cyprus Police, which require significant investments, so that the Police becomes a modern, efficient and effective organization with a horizon of 2030.
