11.09.2025 10:00
According to the decision published in the Official Gazette, the police chief of 37 provinces was changed, and 22 police chiefs were reassigned to central positions. The appointment of Süleyman Karadeniz as police chief, who came into the spotlight after MHP leader Bahçeli kissed his hand during a visit to the Special Operations Department in 2024, also drew attention.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's signature has been published in the Official Gazette regarding the appointment decisions of the General Directorate of Security. The police chief of 37 provinces has changed, and 22 police chiefs have been reassigned to the center.
NOTABLE APPOINTMENT: SÜLEYMAN KARADENİZ
One of the most notable names among the appointments was the Head of the Special Operations Department, Süleyman Karadeniz. Karadeniz has been assigned as the Police Chief of Muğla. He came into the spotlight when he kissed the hand of MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, who visited the Special Operations Department on July 15, 2024.
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM MINISTER YERLİKAYA
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya made a statement on his social media account after the appointments. Yerlikaya thanked the police chiefs who completed their duties and wished success to the newly appointed ones:
"Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's preferences and approvals have been published in our General Directorate of Security Appointment Decree. I thank our Police Chiefs who have completed their duties. I wish success to the newly appointed and reassigned Police Chiefs. We will continue to work tirelessly for the peace and security of our country in the service of our esteemed nation and in the construction of the Century of Turkey."
Here is the list of the appointments made;
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