The Moroccan National Security Directorate announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, a series of new appointments to leadership positions within the decentralized services of the National Security in several cities, including Oujda, Kenitra, Fez, Imouzzer Kandar, Tangier, and others. This move aims to inject new blood and utilize young and experienced security competencies to enhance citizen security and property safety.
According to security sources, these new appointments, endorsed by the Director-General of National Security, Abdellatif Hammouchi, involve 12 new leadership positions. These include the appointment of four regional police chiefs and commissioners in Ait Melloul, Inzkan, Mechraa Bel Ksiri, and Jorf El Melha, as well as heads of provincial social services in Ouarzazate and Tetouan.
The appointments also involve placing security personnel at the helm of other decentralized services of the National Security. This includes the appointment of a head for the special police commission at Tangier's Sania Ramel airport, a head for the Oujda land border crossing, and a head for the judicial police brigade in Tangier's city port. Additionally, three uniformed police officers have been appointed to leadership positions in Fez, Imouzzer Kandar, and Kenitra.
These new appointments are part of an ongoing dynamic aimed at enhancing the efficiency and productivity of police human resources. This is achieved by facilitating the exchange of leadership positions and entrusting field management with highly trained and qualified security personnel. Their role is to implement work plans designed to enhance citizen security and ensure property safety.
The appointments reflect the continuous efforts of the Moroccan authorities to optimize the performance of the National Security services. By injecting fresh talent and experience into leadership positions, the authorities aim to address security challenges effectively and improve public trust in law enforcement agencies.
The new appointees are expected to play a crucial role in implementing the National Security's strategic plans. These plans focus on strengthening crime prevention, enhancing community policing, and improving the overall security landscape in Morocco.
The Moroccan National Security Directorate's efforts to revitalize its services through strategic appointments have been ongoing. This approach underscores the commitment to adapting to evolving security needs and fostering a culture of professionalism within the police force.
Key points
- Morocco's National Security Directorate has announced new appointments to leadership positions in various cities across the country.
- The appointments aim to enhance citizen security and property safety by injecting new talent and experience into leadership positions.
- The move reflects the authorities' efforts to optimize the performance of the National Security services and improve public trust in law enforcement agencies.
