Public Security Forces asked to build up the image of officer

PSNews – The Central Public Security Party Committee and the entire Public Security Forces will further unite and strive to achieve all set goals for 2018 and continue building the friendly image of the police officer friendly and devoted to the people.

At the conference
At the conference 

These were among the key tasks of the Public Security Forces highlighted by Senior Lieutenant General To Lam, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Central Public Security Party Committee and Minister of Public Security at a conference organized on January 10 to summarize the Party work of 2017 and roll out tasks for 2018.

The event also saw Senior Lieutenant General Le Quy Vuong, Deputy Minister of Public Security as well as other leaders of the MPS, representatives the Party Central Committee’s Office, the Central Organizing Commission and the Central Inspection Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

After the opening remarks made by Minister Lam, Deputy Minister Le Quy Vuong delivered an overall report summarizing all activities of the public security forces in 2017 and rolled out missions for 2018. According to the report, in 2017, the Central Public Security Party Committee closely followed the directions by the Politburo, Central Party Committee, National Assembly and Government and successfully implemented all working programs and gained various important achievements.

Minister To Lam at the event
Minister To Lam at the event 

The public security forces of Vietnam managed to grasp the situation thoroughly and promptly advised the higher level authorities on appropriate policies, solutions and legal documents relating to security and order, facilitating socio-economic development and international integration of the country. The forces also succeeded in preventing and defeating sabotage conspiracies and activities of hostile forces, ensure absolute safety for important targets, political events and activities of leaders of the Party and State, particularly the APEC 2017 events.

Regarding prevention and combat against crimes, the forces achieved all set targets, including some outdone. Specifically, the forces promptly invested and effectively solved special and serious cases while controlling the number of crimes. The forces also actively improved their working methods and operations for further effectiveness and efficiency.

Participants of the conference
Participants of the conference 

Concluding the conference, Minister To Lam emphasized that all Party committees and chains of command of public security agencies and units should further strengthen their leadership and direction over their units, closely and seriously follow and implement all resolutions and policies of the Party and laws of the State, relating to the forces’ missions.

He also expressed his hope that the Central Public Security Party Committee, the whole Public Security Forces will unite and strive to achieve all set objectives for 2018; and build up the image of the police officer friendly and devoted to the people.

By Duy Tien

Other News

Enhancing coordination between overseas representative missions and Public Security Forces

Enhancing coordination between overseas representative missions and Public Security Forces

PSNews - Within the framework of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, on the afternoon of August 4, 2026, Member of the Central Committee of CPV and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung delivered a speech at the session titled “Strengthening Leadership and Management, and Elevating the Quality and Effectiveness of Overseas Representative Missions' Operations.”

Cybersecurity be linked to protecting both systems and people

Cybersecurity be linked to protecting both systems and people

PSNews — A grand meeting was held in Hanoi, on the morning of August 6, to mark the Viet Nam Cybersecurity Day, officially launching a series of nationwide activities for 2026 under the operational theme: “For a humane cyberspace for everyone, for national security, and for a prosperous, civilized, and happy Viet Nam.”

Enhancing coordination among Ministries of Public Security, National Defence and Foreign Affairs

Enhancing coordination among Ministries of Public Security, National Defence and Foreign Affairs

Within the framework of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference, on the morning of August 3, 2026, in Ha Noi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of National Defence (MND), and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) jointly organized a session themed “Promoting the pioneering role and executing crucial and regular tasks of Viet Nam's external relations in the new era.”

Public Security Forces’ foreign affairs activities contribute to elevating Vietnam’s strategic standing

Public Security Forces’ foreign affairs activities contribute to elevating Vietnam’s strategic standing

PSNews - Politburo Member, Secretary of the Public Security Central Party Committee and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang, on behalf of the Public Security Central Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security, delivered a keynote paper entitled: “Public Security Forces’ foreign affairs and international integration activities contributing to the successful implementation of the Party’s foreign policy to a new height,” on the morning of August 1, at the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi.

Deputy Minister Pham The Tung offers incense at Kim Lien Special National Relic Site and Truong Bon Historical Relic Site

Deputy Minister Pham The Tung offers incense at Kim Lien Special National Relic Site and Truong Bon Historical Relic Site

On the occasion of the 80th Traditional Day of the People's Security Force (July 12, 1946 – July 12, 2026) and the 79th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2026), a delegation from the Ministry of Public Security led by Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Pham The Tung offered flowers and incense at the Kim Lien Special National Relic Site, Chung Son Temple (Kim Lien Commune), and the Truong Bon Historical Relic Site (Bach Ha Commune, Nghe An Province) on the afternoon of July 26.

Deputy Minister of Public Security Dang Hong Duc promoted to Senior Lieutenant General

Deputy Minister of Public Security Dang Hong Duc promoted to Senior Lieutenant General

The decision to promote Deputy Minister Dang Hong Duc to the rank of Senior Lieutenant General reaffirms the recognition of the Party and the State of the People's Public Security Forces (PPSF). It is a source of joy and pride for the Public Security Central Party Committee, the leadership of the Ministry of Public Security, and all officers and soldiers of the PPSF, as well as a personal honor for the Deputy Minister, his family and his hometown.

High-tech cooperation advanced to strengthen public security

High-tech cooperation advanced to strengthen public security

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang praised Leonardo S.p.A. as one of leading high-tech industrial groups of Italy and Europe, with strengths spanning defence, security, aerospace, helicopters, electronics and digital technologies. He noted the company's extensive experience in cybersecurity, command-and-control systems, radar, sensors, border surveillance and the protection of critical infrastructure.

Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen visits Vietnamese Heroic Mothers in An Giang

Deputy Minister Le Van Tuyen visits Vietnamese Heroic Mothers in An Giang

PSNews - On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2026), Member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen visited and presented gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mother Dang Thi Lieu (Quarter 1, Vinh Loi, Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province) and Vietnamese Heroic Mother Nguyen Thi Boi (Quarter 5, An Hoa, Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province) on the afternoon of July 25, 2026.

Deputy Minister Le Quoc Hung offers incense to fallen heroes

Deputy Minister Le Quoc Hung offers incense to fallen heroes

Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Public Security Central Party Committee and Deputy Minister of Public Security, led a Ministry of Public Security delegation to offer incense in tribute to fallen heroes in Quang Tri Province.

Vietnam, Palestine seek to deepen security cooperation

Vietnam, Palestine seek to deepen security cooperation

Member of the Politburo and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang received the newly appointed Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam, Shadi Abu Zarqa, who paid a courtesy call upon assuming his post, on the afternoon of July 23, 2026, in Hanoi.