Open Days at the National Security Department Reveal Insights into Recruitment, Training, and Special Operations
During the Open Days organized by the General Directorate of National Security, a comprehensive space was established to familiarize visitors with the professional, operational, and scientific aspects associated with the police profession. The presentations were distributed across various thematic pavilions covering different stages of police work, from recruitment and training to fieldwork and social support.
In this context, the pavilion dedicated to the new police recruitment charter allowed visitors to learn about the accession conditions and the required specializations, alongside the foundational and ongoing training received by police officers, offering precise information about the Royal Institute of Police and the historical evolution of police training systems in Morocco.
In line with this approach, a special pavilion presented the motivation and professional management system, including promotion mechanisms and career paths within the security apparatus, as well as the criteria applied to manage the professional lives of National Security personnel at various ranks.
Additionally, pavilions dedicated to social and health aspects of police officers and their families provided detailed information on services offered by the Mohammed VI Foundation and the Brotherhood Association for Mutual Cooperation, which celebrates over a century of establishment and plays pivotal roles in social protection and professional solidarity.
On the technical side, the General Directorate of National Security allocated a vast space for scientific and technical police work, showcasing advancements in this field, including a central wing simulating crime scenes and a practical explanation of how to handle evidence according to international quality standards, established since the National Police Laboratory received ISO 17025 certification in 2017.
To further engage the public with the details of scientific police work, the pavilions were organized by specialization, including workshops for fingerprinting, close-up photography, automatic diagnostics, and specialized sections for DNA analysis, weapon testing, drug and toxin processing, digital trace analysis, and document examination.
In addition, a dedicated pavilion for combating nuclear, biological, and chemical threats showcased the latest technical equipment used for detecting and handling radioactive materials, reflecting the high readiness of the National Security services to tackle complex risks.
The tour concluded with a field pavilion displaying special intervention units, representing the operational arm of the General Directorate of National Security and the Territorial Surveillance Directorate, where visitors had the opportunity to learn about the interventions of these groups, their equipment, and their operational areas in various security contexts.
