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Rabat — Morocco’s police force saw an increase in recruitment, training, and social support, benefiting both the officers and their communities in 2024, says the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) in its annual report.
The country has made a major push to grow its police force with nearly 9,500 recruits beginning their training at the Royal Institute of Police.
The process was highly competitive. Over 93,000 people applied for just 6,523 new positions.
Training was not limited to the newly recruited as over 13,000 officers received professional training this year. About 72% of these focused on basic training for new recruits, while others took part in continuous development programs.
Meanwhile, 4,893 new officers were sent to serve in different regions of the country.
Throughout this year, DGSN was keen on motivating and supporting their staff. This year, 7,513 officers received promotions, covering 66% of those on the promotion list. The police force also handled thousands of requests, from promotions to transfers, and dealt with complaints efficiently.
Disciplinary actions were reduced by half compared to last year, showing progress in maintaining discipline within the force.
Beyond just training, Morocco is making sure its police officers and their families are well cared for. The Mohammed VI Foundation has played a big role in this, helping 1,610 officers injured or ill while on duty. In addition, financial aid was given to 4,351 widows and 601 retired officers with low pensions.
The Foundation went above and beyond in 2024. It provided 371 families dealing with serious health issues a special financial aid of MAD 20,000.
The Foundation also funded the Hajj pilgrimage for officers and their families, fully covering 230 individuals and partially covering 135 others.
The Foundation also organized summer camps for 3,582 children and orphans of police officers in Agadir and Tetouan.
In education, the Foundation awarded scholarships to 12 students and plans to increase this to 60 each year. It also gave awards to 109 students who excelled in their high school exams and partnered with universities to offer discounts on tuition for officers’ children.
Health has been another priority. The police health department at DGSN launched the “Health 2026” plan, focusing on proactive care and improving medical services. In total, officers had access to over 172,000 medical consultations, including general and specialist care, along with 8,502 officers donating blood.
DGSN also made a strong effort to connect with the public. The “Open Doors of National Security” event in Agadir attracted over 2.1 million visitors. The police also made strides in transparency, with 5,820 media activities and over 25 million social media views.
