Presidential Police (Egypt)

Egyptian law enforcement agency

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The General Directorate of the Presidential Police is a security agency affiliated with the Egyptian Ministry of Interior. It is responsible for providing security protection for the presidency and senior state officials, as well as securing presidential buildings. This department is a part of the Egyptian police force, but it is distinguished by its focus on protecting the president.

Law enforcement agency

General Directorate of the Presidential Police
الإدارة العامة لشرطة رئاسة الجمهورية

Egyptian Presidential Police logo

Egyptian Presidential Police flag

Common name| شرطة رئاسة الجمهورية 
--> Shortet Re’ast Al Gomhoreya
Abbreviation| EPP
Motto| Achieve the tranquility of the citizen
Agency overview
Formed| 1805
Employees| 500,000 - 1,000,000
Annual budget| $1.9 Billion Dollars
Jurisdictional structure
National agency| EG
Operations jurisdiction| EG
Size| 1,011,000
Population| 110,499,000
Governing body| Ministry of Interior
General nature|

* Civilian police

Operational structure
Overseen by| Government of Egypt
Headquarters| Cairo, Egypt
Agency executive|

* Mahmoud Tawfik, Interior Minister

Website
www.moiegypt.gov.eg

## Duties

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The primary tasks of the Presidential Police General Directorate are:

1.) Providing personal protection for the President and his family, as well as for senior state officials, such as vice presidents, ministers, and other presidential figures.

2.) Securing presidential buildings.

3.) Protecting vital facilities: Such as presidential offices, important meeting venues, and political leadership centers.

4.) Addressing security threats: The Presidential Police General Directorate responds to any potential threats against the President or the government, whether physical or electronic.

5.) Security precautions for official visits: When receiving high-level visitors from other countries, the Presidential Police General Directorate is responsible for organizing and securing these visits.

## Special Training

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Personnel of the Presidential Police Department undergo specialized training, including:

• Training on providing protection in exceptional security situations.

• Training on handling critical situations such as terrorist attacks or assassination attempts.

• Training on personal protection for the President, ministers, and members of the government.