Angelo Gafà has been nominated as the most qualified candidate to become Malta’s next Police Commissioner.

Following a public call by the Public Service Commission and the evaluation of the applications for the role of Police Commissioner, the Commission unanimously sent a shortlist of two candidates to the Cabinet of Ministers.

“The Cabinet of Ministers considered both candidates and decided to nominate Mr Angelo Gafà as the most qualified candidate for the appointment of the Police Commissioner, for a hearing by the Parliamentary Committee for Public Appointments,” the government said today.

This step is being taken after Parliament approved a new method to appoint the Police Commissioner.

“For the first time in history, the Police Commissioner will be appointed following a public call and with increased scrutiny, following a hearing by the Parliamentary Committee for Public Appointments. The process is now more open and transparent,” the government said.

Angelo Gafà is the current CEO of the Malta police force, the island’s first-ever.

He has previously worked as an inspector, having been involved in the investigation into former EU commissioner John Dalli, and has previous experience working with Malta’s Security Forces and the Armed Forces of Malta.

He is one of 14 candidates applying to become Malta’s next Police Commissioner.

Cover photo: The Shift News

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