Modern police and army

The government said it will keep investing in the Civil Protection Department, which will be trained to deal with natural disasters and other major crises. The CPD will purchase more new firefighting vehicles, including a number of vehicles to deal with fires in high-rise buildings. The construction of a new fire station in Santa Venera will begin. The police fleet will also be modernised, as will its information technology system. A new police station will be constructed and the infrastructure of several sections, including the forensic and cyber crime units, will be upgraded. The Armed Forces of Malta will also be strengthened. The Special Operations Unit will get new equipment and weapons, and repair works on the P62 will continue and on the construction of the new Offshore Patrol Vessel will continue. There will also be investment in the prison. Two divisions will be renovated and new scanning machines will be installed. There will be a new kitchen and new quarters for employees. The National Criminality Strategy will be implemented. An inmate rehabilitation programme will continue, with emphasis on academic and extra-curricular training. This will ensure that inmates are prepared for the realities of society when they serve their sentences. A multidisciplinary team will give attention to the psychological, social, educational and financial aspects of inmates. Meetings will be held with private businesses to find employment for former inmates. The Department of Justice will keep assisting the Judiciary, the Court Administration and the Ministry by providing updated statistics and data analysis to ensure greater efficiency of the justice system. There will be more investment in the legal aid system. The government will also establish a company that will incorporate all local wardens. The Local Enforcement Service Agency has already introduced the warning tickets system and has taken over environmental responsibilities. It will also focus on educating people.