Al-Hakim calls for adjusting police salary scales, providing adequate housing

BAGHDAD — On the 103rd anniversary of Iraqi Police Day, Ammar Al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, called for revising the salary scale for police personnel to ensure financial security for retirees and improve the welfare of those serving in the force.

“We commend the significant efforts made by the ministry, its officers, and personnel in maintaining security. On this special occasion, we call for fairness toward the ministry’s members by revising the salary scale to ensure retirees can enjoy adequate pensions,” Al-Hakim said in a statement. “Additionally, providing decent housing for all personnel is a basic right that should be granted in recognition of their long years of service to the Iraqi state.”

The Iraqi police were established on Jan. 9, 1922, during the early years of the Iraqi state under British mandate.

Full Statement from Ammar Al-Hakim, Leader of the National Wisdom Movement:

From the heart, we extend our congratulations to our internal security forces on the 103 rd anniversary of Iraqi Police Day. We commend the significant efforts made by the ministry, its officers, and personnel in maintaining security. On this special occasion, we call for fairness toward the ministry’s members by revising the salary scale to ensure retirees can enjoy adequate pensions. Additionally, providing decent housing for all personnel is a basic right that should be granted in recognition of their long years of service to the Iraqi state.

We also urge the modernization of the police force by reducing reliance on manual labor and adopting modern electronic systems. Furthermore, we call for minimizing military appearances in cities and shifting the focus to intelligence efforts. On this occasion, we emphasize the need to intensify efforts to combat drug trafficking, targeting the key figures behind this destructive trade.

We advocate for greater support of community policing, empowering it to address social issues before they escalate to legal disputes. Attention must also be given to departments that interact directly with citizens, as the ministry serves people from birth to death. This underscores the importance of activating governance and modern applications to efficiently deliver these services.