19.11.2025 11:07
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced good news for police officers regarding their assignments in the eastern regions. Yerlikaya stated, "In the General Assignment Period to be held in 2026, our personnel will not be subjected to mandatory second eastern assignments." He also mentioned that improvements would be made regarding the personal rights of police officers.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced an important regulation concerning the police organization during a meeting with the 81 Provincial Police Personnel Branch Managers in Ankara. Accordingly, no notification will be made for the mandatory second overseas duty for police personnel in 2026.
Stating that a new appointment system based on duty points is in effect, Yerlikaya said, "We encourage success by rewarding and recognizing it. In the general appointment period to be held in 2026, no mandatory second overseas notification will be made to our personnel."
POLICE ORGANIZATION LAW IS CHANGING
Expressing that work on the personal rights of police officers is ongoing, Yerlikaya stated, "I have mentioned this before. I repeat once again: We are continuing our efforts regarding the personal rights of our police officers. We believe that all our colleagues performing the same duty in the three branches of our ministry, such as the Gendarmerie, the Police, and the Coast Guard Command, should have the same salary balance. I also announce for the first time here: I know that our police officers have been expecting a new organization law for many years. Our colleagues are conducting meticulous work on this issue. I would like to express our determination to create an organization law that we have longed for."