Public Safety: Police Commissioner Reveals Strategic Directions for 2026

The Mauritian police present their review and priorities for 2026. In his report, The Police Commissioner’s Insight, Police Commissioner Rampersad Sooroojebally highlights a series of reforms aimed at enhancing public trust and improving the internal functioning of the Force.

The document first discusses measures implemented to boost police morale: promotions aligned with seniority, assignments closer to home, and the introduction of a new 40-hour workweek regime last April. The Police also emphasizes a large-scale restructuring, marked by the dissolution of several controversial units.

The report sheds light on the complete reorganization of the Anti-Drug Unit (Adsu), aimed at ensuring greater transparency and discipline. Several services were also merged to strengthen operational coordination.

The Adsu reports an increase in cannabis and heroin imports, along with heightened vigilance regarding new synthetic drugs. The Cybercrime Unit, on the other hand, notes a rise in online scams, revenge porn cases, and cryptocurrency-related fraud.

On the roads, the police observe a rise in aggressive behaviors and accidents related to speeding, alcohol, and mobile phone usage. The report also highlights an increase in domestic violence, emphasizing the vulnerability of children and the elderly, who are particularly supported by the Family Protection Unit.

Two major projects are also announced: the overhaul of the National Policing Strategic Framework and the development of the Police and Criminal Justice Bill, aimed at modernizing police procedures and enhancing transparency.

This report portrays a police force in transformation, committed to modernization, prevention, and increased engagement with the community.