The Malta Police Force has taken a significant step in its ongoing modernisation and transformation efforts with the launch of the Roads Policing Unit – a newly established division dedicated not only to enforcing traffic laws, but also to conducting more effective investigations into serious road accidents, particularly those involving fatalities or injuries.
This specialised unit is supported by new investment in state-of-the-art equipment and accredited training programs designed to help officers collect evidence directly from crash scenes. The new tools and training will enable officers to thoroughly analyse accident data and present findings in court, contributing to faster reopening of major roads following serious incidents.
Details about the unit and its operations were shared during an official visit by Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri, together with Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà.
In his remarks, Minister Camilleri highlighted the major investment made in both personnel and resources, stating, “This is not just about continuing to offer a professional police service – it’s about improving it for the benefit of our community.” He emphasised that these enhancements will significantly improve the way traffic accidents are investigated in Malta.
Commissioner Gafà described the Roads Policing Unit as a centralised service that will utilise advanced tools and modern technology. Through digital scene reconstruction and detailed office-based analysis, police officers will now be able to investigate crash dynamics more efficiently and accurately.
Officers assigned to the unit have undergone accredited, intensive training in a variety of fields, including evidence gathering at crash sites, photography, drone operation, 3D scanning, and first aid. They have also received specialised instruction on how to analyse the collected evidence and determine the dynamics behind a collision.
Additional training, accredited by a UK-based company, covered the use of advanced computer programs that assess collisions, evaluate road surface quality, and even simulate changes to road layouts.
The Roads Policing Unit has officially begun operations on Tuesday at 6 am. Over the past few months, the traffic enforcement division has also been equipped with modern motorcycles and vehicles to support its expanded role in road safety and accident response.
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