Public Security Forces قوات الأمن العام Quwwāt al-ʾamn al-ʿām | |
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Agency overview | |
Formed | 1971 |
Preceding agency |
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Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Bahrain |
Constituting instrument | |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | Diwan Fort, Manama |
26°13′22.47″N 50°34′33.8″E / 26.2229083°N 50.576056°E | |
Elected officer responsible | |
Agency executive |
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Website | |
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The Public Security Forces (PSF), formerly known as the Bahrain State Police, are the principal Bahraini law enforcement arm of the Ministry of Interior. They are commanded by Maj. Gen. Tarek Al Hasan and include all Ministry of Interior field units responsible for maintaining order and security in Bahrain.[1]: 52