Malta’s Police Force is set to receive a budget of almost €150 million in 2027, an increase of more than €16 million compared to the previous year.The funding boost was announced by Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield during a visit to new police recruits undergoing training at the Academy for Disciplined Forces in Ta’ Kandja.Accompanied by Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà, Bedingfield said the additional investment would go towards training, technology, staffing and strengthening the Police Force.The minister also addressed the new recruits, reminding them of the responsibilities that come with joining the force.“Being a police officer is not simply a job. It is a service to society,” Bedingfield said.He encouraged recruits to take their training seriously and learn from experienced officers as they prepare to serve their communities.The visit also highlighted the introduction of a Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Policing, which forms part of the recruits’ training programme and aims to improve professional standards.Meanwhile, Commissioner Gafà spoke about the force’s ongoing transformation, including its Safer Communities, Smarter Policing strategy.He urged recruits to remain determined throughout their training, saying the challenges they encounter will help them develop the resilience needed for police work.Do you think the increased police budget will make a difference to safety in Malta?•