Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Public Security badge.

Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Public Security badge. Extremely well made gilded brass and coloured enamel screw backed badge.

It is the main law enforcement body responsible for maintaining internal security, enforcing laws, and protecting public safety across Saudi Arabia.
Structure: Falls under the Ministry of Interior, which oversees multiple security and law enforcement agencies.
Core Responsibilities:
Maintaining public order and safety.
Investigating crimes and apprehending criminals.
Traffic control and highway patrol.
Countering drug trafficking and smuggling.
Securing the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages (a massive responsibility since millions of pilgrims come to Mecca and Medina each year).
Border and checkpoint security.
Special Units:
Riot control units.
Anti-narcotics divisions.
Emergency response and rapid intervention units.
Pilgrimage security forces.

Insignia on the Badge.
Eye Symbol: Likely represents vigilance, surveillance, and security.
Arabic Text: Reads “الأمن العام” which translates directly to “Public Security. The General Directorate of Public Security is the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s police and internal security services, ensuring order, crime prevention, and safety of both citizens and millions of international visitors each year.

Code: 65176