In a meeting with high-ranking police commanders and officials in Tehran on Tuesday, Ayatollah Khamenei urged efforts to “enhance the readiness and update the capabilities” of police forces considering the rapid scientific and technological progress in the world.
The gathering was held on the occasion of Iranian Law Enforcement Force Day.
Imam Khamenei further hailed police forces as a pillar of security in the country, stressing that secuirty is the origin of personal peace of mind as well as public and social calmness.
The Leader also called on the police staff to strengthen their resolve, faith, motive and morale in a constant manner.
Iran’s Police Force is in charge of ensuring security in the cities, on the roads and along the borders.
It has a broad range of responsibilities and includes several divisions, including cyber police, border guard police, traffic police, criminal investigation department, and a bureau for compulsory military service affairs.