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Kuwait Police شرطة الكويت Agency overview Formed 1938; 88 years ago (1938) Jurisdictional structure Operations jurisdiction KW Governing body Ministry of Interior (Kuwait) Operational structure Headquarters Kuwait City Facilities Stations 62 Website www.moi.gov.kw

The **Kuwait Police** ([Arabic](/source/Arabic_language): شرطة الكويت) is the national police force of the [State of Kuwait](/source/State_of_Kuwait). It is an agency of the [Ministry of Interior of Kuwait](/source/Ministry_of_Interior_(Kuwait)), which maintains the national security envelope, defense of land border, coastal and the rule of law in [Kuwait](/source/Kuwait). The Kuwait Police Agency was established in 1938 by [Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah](/source/Ahmad_Al-Jaber_Al-Sabah) as the Directorate of Public Security Force.

## History since 1938

### Directorate of Public Security Force, Directorate of Police and Kuwait Army ( 1938-1962 )

Main article: [Military of Kuwait](/source/Military_of_Kuwait)

The [Kuwait Army](/source/Kuwait_Army) split from the [Directorate of Public Security Force](/source/Military_of_Kuwait) in 1953; subsequently, the latter merged with [Directorate of Police](/source/Ministry_of_Interior_(Kuwait)) to form [Directorate of Public Security and Police](/source/Ministry_of_Interior_(Kuwait)) in 1959; following the demolition of the defensive wall of [Kuwait](/source/Flag_of_Kuwait) in 1957; which later formed the [Kuwait Ministry of Interior](/source/Ministry_of_Interior_(Kuwait)) including the Kuwait Police with the enacting of the first cabinet of [ministers](/source/Minister_(government)) in the [Government of Kuwait](/source/Government_of_Kuwait) on January 17, 1962.[1]

### Ministry of Interior (1962–present)

Main article: [Ministry of Interior (Kuwait)](/source/Ministry_of_Interior_(Kuwait))

#### Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences

The main college in charge of training Kuwaiti police recruits is the Academy of Saad Al-Abdullah for Security Sciences,[2][3] established in 1969 and named after the 14th ruler and 4th [Emir of Kuwait](/source/Emir_of_Kuwait), Sheikh [Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah](/source/Saad_Al-Abdullah_Al-Salim_Al-Sabah).

Following the independence of Kuwait in 1961, the Kuwaiti Police department became attached to the newly formed Ministry of Interior in 1962.

From inception, the director of the Kuwait Public Security Force (today's Ministry of Interior) was part of the military due to the incorporation of the Kuwaiti Army part of the Kuwait Public Security Force under the guidance of Sheikh Abdullah Mubarak Al-Sabah.

Following 1961 and depending on the geopolitical environment; Kuwaiti Ministers of Interior; unless very experienced in handling global operations of departmental affairs; have been seconded from the military as well due to the close historical operation cooperation with other constituents of the [Military of Kuwait](/source/Military_of_Kuwait). For instance, Kuwait's fourth [Chief of the General Staff](/source/Chief_of_the_General_Staff_(Kuwait)) of the Kuwait Armed Forces, [Lt.Gen.(ret.)](/source/Lieutenant_General) Sheikh Jaber Al-Khaled Al-Sabah held the post of Minister of Interior from October 28, 2007 to February 6, 2011.

In 2001, the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers approved the drafting of female police officers; consequently, the first female trainees were admitted to the Saad Al-Abdullah Academy in 2007, with the first group graduating in 2009.[4]

Since 2013, the interior ministry has been headed by Sheikh [Mohammad Al Khalid Al Sabah](/source/Mohammad_Al_Khalid_Al_Sabah).[5][6]

The Kuwait Police went on alert as a result of the [2015 military intervention in Yemen](/source/2015_military_intervention_in_Yemen) by a coalition of forces of Arab countries including Kuwait. The [National Guard](/source/Kuwait_National_Guard), Police, the Kuwait Armed Forces and Fire Service Directorate activated defense plans to strengthen internal security measures.[7] Defense measures also included intensifying security around oil installations in Kuwait and abroad.[7]

Students at the Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences typically spend **four years** at the institution if they are pursuing a degree program to become commissioned officers. During these four years, students undergo comprehensive training, both academic and physical, to prepare them for roles in law enforcement, military, or other security services.

The four-year program includes a combination of classroom education, practical training, and physical conditioning. The specific duration and structure of the program may vary depending on the course of study or specialization a student chooses within the academy.

For students who already hold a college degree, the duration of their training at the Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences is typically shorter than the standard four-year program. These students often enroll in specialized or accelerated programs tailored to their prior education and the specific needs of the security forces.

Generally, such programs may last between six months to two years, depending on the individual’s prior education, the specific requirements of the role they are training for, and the branch of the Police they are entering as.

## Sectors of the Ministry of Interior (1962–present)

Main article: [Ministry of Interior (Kuwait)](/source/Ministry_of_Interior_(Kuwait))

### Office of the Minister of Interior

The office of the minister of interior has at his disposition the command of the various sectors, administrations and departments through the assistance of the office of the undersecretary of the ministry of interior. Ministry of Interior is headed by the [Minister](/source/Ministry_of_Interior_(Kuwait)).

### Office of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior

The office of the undersecretary ministry of interior is the deputy in charge of handling and tasking operations at all levels in the various sectors and associated general administrations and departments while reporting to the office of the minister of interior. The office is headed by a [Lieutenant General](/source/Lieutenant_General) of the ministry of interior.[8]

### Offices of the Assistant Undersecretaries of the Ministry of Interior

The offices of the assistant undersecretary of the ministry of interior range between civilian directors and [military commanders](/source/Military_of_Kuwait). Some sectors include also general administrations and departments headed by civilian directors and military commanders and that usually depending on the nature of missions within the sector. Sectors, general administrations and departments of the military and civilian offices of the assistant undersecretaries vary on the environment and include ([Special Forces](/source/Military_of_Kuwait) of the Interior, the [Coast Guard](/source/Military_of_Kuwait), [Land Border Force](/source/Military_of_Kuwait) of the Interior, Public Security, Counter Drug Force, Traffic Task Force, [Interpol](/source/Interpol) Task Force, Criminal Investigations and others)[6]

## Police Stations and Service Centers

### List of Police Stations in Governorates

[Governorates](/source/Governorate) of [Kuwait](/source/Kuwait)

Kuwait is divided into [six governates](/source/Governorates_of_Kuwait). Each [governorate](/source/Governorate) is subdivided into several areas. The Ministry of Interior maintains 62 police stations:[6]

Governorate Name Number of Stations Note Jahra Governorate 16 Capital Governorate 10 Farwaniya Governorate 10 Hawalli Governorate 9 Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate 4 Ahmadi Governorate 13

### List of Police Service Centers

The Ministry of Interior maintains 48 police service centers:[6]

Governorate Name Number of Service Centers Note Jahra Governorate 4 Capital Governorate 7 Farwaniya Governorate 7 Hawalli Governorate 6 Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate 4 Ahmadi Governorate 7 Unattached 13

## Ranks and Insignia

### List of Police Ranks

Rank group General / flag officers Senior officers Junior officers Ranks Crown and Crossed Swords and 2 Stars Crown and Crossed swords and Star Crown and Crossed Swords Crown and 3 Stars Crown and 2 Stars Crown and Star Crown 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star فريق أول‎‎ Fariq 'awal فريق Fariq لواء Liwa عميد Amid عقيد Aqid مقدم Muqaddam رائد Ra'id نقيب Naqib ملازم أول Mulazim awwal ملازم Mulazim

Rank group Senior NCOs Junior NCOs Enlisted Ranks 2 Stars on the Side 1 Star on Side 3 Chevron and 1 Rocker 3 Chevron 2 Chevron 1 Chevron No insignia وكيل أول Wakil 'awal وكيل Wakil رقيب أول Raqib 'awal رقیب Raqib عريف Earif جندي أول Jundiun awwal جندي Jundiun

## See also

- [Military of Kuwait](/source/Military_of_Kuwait)

- [Her Majesty's British Army Rank Officer and Enlisted Corps](/source/British_Army)

- [Police ranks of the United Kingdom](/source/Police_ranks_of_the_United_Kingdom)

## References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Police of Kuwait](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Police_of_Kuwait).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Nine Ministers held the Ministry of Interior since Kuwait's independence](http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2143274&language=en). *KUNA*. 7 February 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ReferenceA_2-0)** [Official Website Sector of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences, Kuwait Ministry of Interior](http://www.moi.gov.kw/academy/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Kuwait's Emir sponsors, attends graduation ceremony of officers](http://www.da.gov.kw/eng/articles/Saad_Al_Abdullah_academy_2011.php).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Sharaf, Nihal. ["Kuwaiti women make it in police force"](http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/150098/t/Kuwaiti-women-make-it-in-police-force/Default.aspx). *www.arabtimesonline.com*. Arab Times. Retrieved 31 March 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Kuwait Names New Oil and Finance Ministers, 7 Ruling Family Members"](http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/93086). *Naharnet*. 4 August 2013. Retrieved 14 September 2013.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ReferenceC_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ReferenceC_6-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-ReferenceC_6-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-ReferenceC_6-3) ["Ministry of Interior - Kuwait::Home"](http://www.moi.gov.kw/portal/varabic/). *moi.gov.kw*.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-plans_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-plans_7-1) [Kuwait on alert due to Yemen conflict- Armed Forces called to duty- Oil facilities on alert](http://news.kuwaittimes.net/kuwait-on-alert-due-to-yemen-conflict-armed-forces-called-to-duty-oil-facilities-on-alert/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150330044226/http://news.kuwaittimes.net/kuwait-on-alert-due-to-yemen-conflict-armed-forces-called-to-duty-oil-facilities-on-alert/) 2015-03-30 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine). Retrieved 28 March 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Ministry of Interior - Kuwait::News"](http://www.moi.gov.kw/portal/varabic/ShowPage.aspx?newsID=5023). *moi.gov.kw*.

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