MMAD IS FILLED WITH OUKades, COMMANDOS AND MILITARY OFFICERS - WHAT THE CABINET DECIDED - Filenews 8/4
The Cabinet decided on Wednesday to strengthen the MMAD through the awarding of points to those who come from the Special Forces of the National Guard, commandos, OUK and military officers, as well as border guards who are trained and their contract in the Police has expired, as stated by the Minister of Justice Konstantinos Fytiris, after the session of the body, at the Presidential Palace.
Mr. Fytiris said that today the Council of Ministers decided, as for the strengthening of the Motorized Direct Action Unit (MMAD), recognizing its contribution to the fight against crime, such as to award points to those coming from the Special Forces of the National Guard, commandos, OUK and military policemen, but also the border guards, who are trained by the Police and their contract with the Police has expired.
An announcement by the Ministry of Justice states that this is a decision to reorganize and strengthen the MMAD.
"The decision is part of the overall strengthening of the operational readiness of the Police, with the aim of responding faster and more effectively to high-risk incidents and strengthening the sense of security of citizens," it is noted.
Specifically, it is added, the decision provides for the reorganization of the MMAD with a modern operational structure and unified coordination, the institutionalization of specialized criteria for the staffing of the Unit, with the aim of selecting personnel of high operational readiness, the possibility of recruiting Special Police Officers exclusively for the MMAD, with increased qualifications, the creation of units of the MMAD in each province, in order to strengthen the immediate response at the local level and the strengthening of the overall strength of the Unit, in order to meet modern operational requirements.
"The need to upgrade the MMAD arises from the increased and more complex security environment, which requires speed, flexibility and specialized response to critical situations," it states.
With the approval of the proposal, the Ministry of Justice and Public Order proceeds with the establishment of a legislative committee to prepare the required legislative framework, in order to ensure the full implementation of the decision, on the basis of the principles of meritocracy and constitutional order, the announcement concludes.
