This edition, running until May 21, reflects the DGSN’s unwavering commitment to fostering close ties with citizens and its firm dedication to modernizing and improving the public police service and the quality of its operations, in line with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
The event aims to strengthen the National Security’s openness to its social environment and inform the public about the missions carried out by the various units and divisions mobilized to serve citizens, ensure their safety and that of their property, and maintain public order. It also serves to showcase the state-of-the-art equipment, machinery, and tools made available to security services.
The opening ceremony of the Open Days, which coincides with the celebration of the 69th anniversary of the founding of the DGSN, was co-chaired by the Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, and the Director General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Abdellatif Hammouchi.
The launch ceremony was attended by several members of the government, the President of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, the Secretary General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, Mohamed Ben Ali Koman, the President of the Arab Nayef University for Security Sciences, Abdulmajid Bin Abdullah Albanyan, as well as judicial, civil, and military dignitaries. It was marked by a parade of various security units and formations, and a presentation of the national security’s logistical and operational resources.
Speaking on behalf of the DGSN, Chief Commissioner Rida Chbouh emphasized that May 16 is a recurring occasion for the National Security family to recall the Kingdom’s glorious history. It provides an opportunity “to assess action plans, review achievements in the service of national and citizen security, and anticipate challenges and expectations.”
Highlighting that this anniversary is an integral part of our collective history, shared by both citizens and the police, he stated: “We have decided to make this commemoration the starting point of the DGSN Open Days to ensure direct interaction with citizens and immediate responses to their expectations from police services.”
Mr. Chbouh underlined that the current edition aims to build on the successes of previous editions, notably by strengthening institutional communication, promoting the openness of public services, and improving trust between citizens and security institutions.
This edition also aims to assess public demand for security services by directly considering citizens’ expectations and aspirations, in order to enhance service delivery and develop action plans tailored to their needs, the official added.
On this occasion, attendees watched a video recounting the DGSN’s history, witnessed a show by motorcycle and cavalry units, a video presentation of the new DGSN headquarters, and a video highlighting the intervention of special forces from the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance.
The ceremony also featured a demonstration of self-defense techniques (by the DGSN), a video about the national electronic ID card, a weapons and cavalry handling performance, as well as the awarding of royal decorations to several police officers.
On this occasion, Mr. Hammouchi was decorated with the Order of Prince Nayef for Arab Security, First Class, and its accompanying shield by the Secretary General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, Mohamed Ben Ali Koman, and the President of the Arab Nayef University for Security Sciences, Abdulmajid Bin Abdullah Albanyan, in recognition of his efforts toward joint security action and strengthening the Arab presence in international forums, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
The event venue, whose pavilions were toured by the official delegation, features several exhibitions covering different operational domains, including military marches, intervention and self-defense techniques, the DGST Special Forces, close protection, the Central Intervention Brigade (BCI), motorcycle units, and mounted police.