Formation The Ministry of National Security was established in 1990. Originally, when the country gained independence in 1973 it was first called Ministry of Home Affairs. During 1992 after the General Elections immigration and transportation was added under the Ministry of National Security jurisdiction. In 1998 continuing into 2002, the MNS became the office of the Deputy Prime Minister and The Ministry of National Security. Today, the Ministry of National Security is located on John F. Kennedy Drive, Nassau, New Providence in the Bahamas.
Initiatives The MNS oversees organizations such as (CJSP) the Citizen Security and Justice Programme. This program focuses on issues driving crime within the Bahamas. There is the "clear, hol
Policies • Inquiry Agents and Security Guards Act of 1976- • Prerogative of Mercy- • Holistic Crime Strategy- • Investing in the Youth: The Bahamas National Youth Guard. • Multi-Agency Financial Conclave-
Divisions Royal Bahamas Police Force The police force was established on March 1, 1840. Their mission is "working together for a safer Bahamas." The
Royal Bahamas Police Force functions are the maintenance of Law & Order, preservation of the peace, prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders and the enforcement of laws.
Royal Bahamas Defense Force The Royal Bahamas Defense Force is the military entity of the Bahamas established March 31, 1980. Their motto is "the pursuit of excellence in guarding our heritage." The Royal Bahamas Defense Force duties are as follows: The defence of the Bahamas, the protection of the territorial integrity of The Bahamas, to patrol of the waters of The Bahamas, to Provide assistance and relief in times of disasters, the maintenance of law and order in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies and lastly any such duties as determined by the National Security Council.
Bahamas Department of Corrections Established when the correctional services act was passed on August 11, 2014. They manage
Fox Hill Prison formerly known as he The Bahamas Department of Corrections mission is to contribute to the protection of society by optimizing staff development while maintaining inmates in a controlled, safe, secure, and humane environment that encourages rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. This department's role is to be responsible for maintaining inmates in a controlled, safe and secure environment whereby contributing to the protection of society.
Administrative Staff Minister of National Security- Wayne Munroe is the current Minister of National Security. He is the member of parliament (MP) for the Freetown constituency.
Primary Administrative leader The acting Permanent Secretary is Miss Bridget Hepburn.The Permanent Secretary embodies the role of the Chief Administrative Officer. The Permanent Secretary acts as an advisor to the Minister of National Security on the ministry's policies, and the Permanent Secretary supervises the Ministry of National Security: human resources, accounting matters, and ensures the daily implementation of the government's programmes and policies. ==Ministers responsible for national security==