Tourist Police (Syria)
| Tourist Police Department إدارة شرطة السياحة | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 25 May 2025 |
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| Operations jurisdiction | Syria |
| Governing body | Ministry of Interior |
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The Tourist Police Department (Arabic: إدارة شرطة السياحة) is a law enforcement agency in Syria charged with protecting tourists and tourist areas.[1] It is part of the Ministry of Interior.[2] Announced in May 2025,[2] the first batch of tourist police graduated from the Damascus police academy in June 2025 as part of a joint effort between the interior ministry and Ministry of Tourism.[3] Its director is Mohannad Qarjoum.[4]
In August 2025, 60 officers, including females, were deployed to the Damascus International Fair.[4]
On November 30th 2025, the Syrian Arab News Agency published images of a new police vehicle design for the Tourist Police, showing the agency's new logo and emblem.[5]
References
- ^ "Deputy Minister of Tourism: Tourist facilities will be monitored by the Tourist Police to ensure quality services". Syrian Arab News Agency. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ a b "دمشق.. تخريج الدفعة الأولى من الشرطة السياحية" [Damascus: Graduation of the first batch of tourist police]. Enab Baladi (in Arabic). 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Damascus Police College graduates first batch of tourist police department". Syrian Arab News Agency. 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ a b "الشرطة السياحية تؤمّن زوار معرض دمشق الدولي وترافقهم نحو تجربة آمنة وممتعة". Syrian Arab News Agency (in Arabic). 2025-09-01. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Interior Ministry is using Tourist Police vehicles featuring a clear visual identity". 2025-11-30. Retrieved 2025-11-30.