page_title: The Malta Police Force
section_title: Mission  and vision
hierarchical_section_title: The Malta Police Force / Mission  and vision
caption_attribution_description: English: Valletta
context_page_description: The Malta Police Force is the national police force of Malta. It falls under the responsibility of the Ministry for Home Affairs and National Security and its objectives are set out in The Police Act, Chapter 164 of the Laws of Malta. Presently, the force is made up of around 2,400 members.
context_section_description: Mission: To Promote and maintain Malta as a safe and secure state.
  Vision: To enhance public respect, pride and confidence by distinguishing itself in its strategies, actions and behaviors, as a dedicated, professional, honest and responsible Police Force.
caption: A Malta Police Force parade in Freedom Square, Valletta in 2008.
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