• Police Hospital and welfare programs available  
• Rigourous screening pre-recruitment 

All individuals recruited to the Police are medically examined and cleared at the time of recruitment, but, officers who develop mental health conditions after joining the service have access to treatment and support through the Police Hospital and other welfare programmes, Police Spokesperson and Assistant Superintendent of Police, attorney F U Wootler said.

Responding to questions about the mental well-being of Police personnel in the wake of several reported suicides involving officers in recent months, he told The Daily Morning that every applicant undergoes a rigourous medical examination before being accepted into the Police Department. "They are recruited only after receiving medical clearance. Therefore, at the time of recruitment, it is confirmed that they are in good mental health," he said. He added that, as with any other profession, some officers may develop medical or mental health conditions after joining the service. "That is not something unique to the Department. It can happen anywhere. Police officers who develop such conditions are able to seek treatment through the Police Hospital and other available medical services. In addition, the Police regularly conduct programmes aimed at improving the health and well-being of officers."

Several Police officers have died by suicide in recent months, including by shooting themselves using service weapons.

The Police are the country's primary law enforcement agency, responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crime, and ensuring the safety and security of the public. Operating under the Public Security Ministry, the Department comprises a number of specialised divisions handling areas including traffic management, narcotics, cybercrime and counter-terrorism.