King visits Civil Defence Department, Gendarmerie

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF), visited the Civil Defence Department (CDD) and the Gendarmerie on Monday where he checked on the progress of operations and their development plans. 

During his visit to the CDD and the Gendarmerie Department, the King expressed his pride in their distinguished efforts and sacrifices and underlined the need and importance of ongoing improvement of their performance, according to a Royal Court statement. 

The King was briefed by CDD Director General Lt. Gen. Talal Kofahi on the department's approach to implementation and development of its operations and plans, especially in terms of preparations for winter.   

Kofahi also outlined the steps taken by the department to ensure the preparedness of its equipment and machinery and steps in boosting its manpower capabilities to provide optimal services for the country's citizens and residents.    

At the Gendarmerie, the Monarch met with the department’s director general Brig. Gen. Hussein Hawatmeh to discuss several issues related to the agency’s mandate. 

During the meeting, Hawatmeh briefed King Abdullah on the achievements of his department and its future training plans.  

He also noted that department members work to implement His Majesty’s directives and to fulfil their duties in cooperation with other security bodies and in compliance with the law and human rights.