The Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidisannounced a significant change for ELASpointing out the start of a new era for the House: By Law 5187 on March 21, 2025, the new structure of the Police Headquarters was instituted, “signaling a moment that lays the groundwork for modernizing the police in the country.”
“25 years after the establishment of the Hellenic Police Headquarters – the heart and the mind of the House – the Police is gaining a new structure, modern and flexible, that enhances proper governance and decision making. Changing structures is the first and critical step for a constant reform, which will radically enhance the way it is designed, developed and implemented by a modern internal security policy, focusing on the 21st century police, “Mr Chrysochoidis said in a post on Facebook and said in a Facebook post:
- They contribute catalytic to the staff planning
- enhance the coordination and effective administration of business arm
- form a framework for cooperation with bodies in Greece and abroad
- strengthen the prevention and treatment of new threats
- enhance the utilization of new technological capabilities
According to the Minister of Citizen Protection, 21st Century Police “It is the one who does not follow the developments, but predicts the future and the evolution of crime, has a new philosophy: Societal policing, with a focus on prevention of violence such as: domestic – domestic – Evidence-based policing, emphasizes crisis management, critical entities, hybrid threats and strategic communication, forms long-term strategic planning with Foresigh technologies, enhances its international presence with police cooperation and diplomacy. ”
“The new structure of the Headquarters is another step to improve the daily life and safety of citizens. Police are entering a new era and in this endeavor we want to cooperate and support the citizens, “he said. Chrysochoid.
“This is the Police Nuclear Mission: Citizen Protection and especially the most vulnerable,” he adds and refers to the “21st century social contract” that “emphasizes: new technologies, data utilization, accountability and transparency, policing with a social person”.
“The next steps of this great reform are: the new Police Academy and a modern framework for evaluation, management and support of staff,” the Minister of Citizen Protection announces and concludes: “The police are changing. With a plan. With a vision. With responsibility. “
