Rishi Akkal
Rishi Akkal is the Police Commissioner of Suriname, recognized for his advocacy for improved resources within the Korps Politie Suriname (KPS). He highlighted the necessity of newly acquired vehicles during a recent ceremony, stressing their critical role in effectively carrying out police duties and ensuring national safety.
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Rishi Akkal emphasized the important role of neighborhood managers within the police force during the presentation of the Neighborhood Management 2026 plan.
Buurtmanagers belangrijk bij preventief optreden politie – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-02-14
Rishi Akkal is the director of policy preparation and management who introduced the new tactical uniform for the police.
‘Zoek ander werk’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-11
Commissioner Rishi Akkal expressed condolences on behalf of the police force to the family of Junior Bomisa.
Vier verdachten vast in zaak rond doodschieten politieagent – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-12-07
Rishi Akkal emphasized the importance of unity, professionalism, and moral resilience within the police organization during a meeting with officers in Nickerie.
Akkal spreekt politiemanschappen Nickerie toe – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-19
Politiecommissaris Rishi Akkal was aanwezig tijdens het werkbezoek.
Minister Monorath bezoekt politiestructuren westelijke districten – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-31
Rishi Akkal is the police commissioner who warned criminals during a press briefing about the police's safety approach.
KPS komt met bodycams als onderdeel van veiligheidsaanpak – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-28
Commissioner Rishi Akkal was part of the police leadership under Bryan Isaacs.
Leiding Korps Politie Suriname overgedragen aan commissaris Melvin Pinas – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-12
Rishi Akkal pointed out the growing collaboration between the police and customs.
‘Jullie maken nu deel uit van een gedisciplineerd korps’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-08-05
Rishi Akkal, director of Policy Preparation and Management at KPS, emphasized the growing trust in the Surinamese police from international organizations.
‘Uitspraken Van Dijk-Silos zijn ongefundeerd, ondermijnend en pertinent onjuist’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-07-27
Rishi Akkal expressed his disappointment over the high impact of criminal activities in Suriname.
‘Er is sprake van enige mate van verruwing criminaliteit’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-06-19
Police Commissioner Rishi Akkal emphasized the importance of the strengthening of the vehicle fleet.
Regering draagt voertuigen en tractoren over aan politie, commissariaten en OW – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-04-06
