MCS commences 26th batch of Basic Training Course with 118 recruits
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today commenced the “Custodial Management and Security” programme for the eighth batch of new recruits at Maafushi Prison.
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Frontline Prison Officers start using body-worn cameras
Prison officers of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) working in the frontline has started using body-worn cameras in the line of duty.
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“Taser Instructor Course” conducted for prison officers
Institute for Correctional Studies (ICOST) of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has conducted the first “Taser Instructor Course” in collaboration with Axon Company.
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Inmate from Hulhumale’ Prison taken to Hulhumale Hospital on emergency, passes away while receiving treatment
An inmate from Hulhumale’ Prison, Ali Mohamed (58 years) Happy Rest, AA Himandhoo has passed away today.
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MCS commences TB screening programme for inmates and remanded persons at Hulhumale’ Prison
Hulhumale’ Prison of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has commenced a Tuberculosis (TB) Screening programme today for inmates and remanded persons.
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UNODC commences training programme targeted for Sri Lankan and Maldivian Prison Officers
The Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has commenced a training programme, “Excelling beyond Emerging Challenges – Corrections after Global Pandemic” for Sri Lankan and Maldivian prisons officers at Maafushi Prison.
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Maafushi Prison holds “The Nelson Mandela Rules” Refresher programme for prison officers
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) in collaboration with UNODC has commenced “The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (The Nelson Mandela Rules)” Refresher programme for prison officers at Maafushi Prison today.
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Maafushi Prison holds special event for female inmates and remanded persons to mark the International Women’s Day
The Maafushi Prison of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has held a special event today for the female inmates and remanded persons to mark the International Women’s Day.
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MCS commences awareness sessions on Sexual Harassment Act to mark the Women’s Day
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has commenced awareness sessions on Act no 2014/16 the Sexual Harassment Act as part of the activities to celebrate International Women’s Day.
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MCS conducts specialised training and awards certificates for prison officers assigned to Maafushi Prison’s Special Management Unit
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has held the closing ceremony of the “Principles and concepts of countering violent extremism and high security prison operations” at Maafushi Prison today.
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Maafushi Prison extends court rooms to 05, increases opportunity for more online court hearings
Maafushi Prison of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has started utilising additional two court rooms today at the Prison, increasing the total number of court rooms to five.
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MCS signs MOU with Road Development Corporation to extend the “Fahi Furusath” programme conducted for parolees
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today with Ministry of Home Affairs and Road Development Corporation (RDC) to expand the “Fahi Furusath” programme conducted for inmates being released under parole.
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