Penitentiary: Prison Officers promoted to Lead Prison Officers

Seventy-two Prison officers of the Mauritius Prison Service were promoted to the rank of Lead Prison Officers, this morning, during a ceremony held at the Prison Staff Training School in Beau Bassin.

In his address, the Commissioner of Prisons, Mr Rashid Ali Beekun congratulated the Lead Prison Officers on their major career milestone. He emphasised that this advancement recognises their sustained high performance, consistent regularity, and unwavering commitment to duty over 15 years of dedicated service.

The Commissioner of Prisons highlighted that this promotion carries additional responsibilities, urging the officers to embrace their new roles with firm dedication and to serve as exemplary leaders to junior staff.

Reaffirming his commitment to ensuring their welfare, Mr Rashid Ali Beekun pledged to secure optimal working conditions suited to the complex nature of prison operations, while strictly cautioning against illicit activities that may jeopardise their careers and freedom. He stressed on the necessity of upholding the highest moral and ethical standards in all situations.

19 August 2026

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