VOICE OF THE
WORKERS ISSUE 43 OCTOBER 2014
Workers in Law Enforcement: The human aspect
Contents Without Fear or Favour
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Milestones in the history of the Armed Forces of Malta
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Milestones in the history of the malta police force
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The Rule of Law
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Law and Order: Malta and Beyond
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CIA: Law and Order
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EDITOR’S NOTE JOSEF VELLA Law and Order are the very basis of democracy in every country. The quality of members working in law enforcement is consequently essential. The benefits of efficient and quality, effective law enforcement are multi-faceted. First of all, it is the workers and their families that stand to gain from feeling supported and satisfied in their job. However, society at large is also a net
beneficiary of good and effective law enforcement. Living in a safe environment, where the rule of law is the norm and where justice is applicable to all, significantly increases social stability and wellbeing. There are hundreds of workers in law enforcement in Malta. These range from members of the Police Force, the Armed
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Forces, Civil Protection, Prison Guards and traffic wardens. The Police Force has been in existence since 1814, and is celebrating two hundred years since its foundation. The Armed Forces of Malta was founded in 1970. Local wardens in Malta are the most recent addition to the law enforcement, founded in the 90’s. Workers in these sectors face a variety of challenges in their everyday duties. In law enforcement activities, issues such as unpredictability, violence, and hostile environments are important aspects of everyday life. This brings about a diversity of pressures on 1