French
DeutschGeneral Directorate of Gendarmerie
| General Directorate of Gendarmerie المديرية العامة لقوات الدرك | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | GDG |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | July 10, 2008[1] |
| Employees | Approx. 15,000[1] |
| Annual budget | $350 million (2016 est.) |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency | Jordan |
| Operations jurisdiction | Jordan |
| Governing body | Government of Jordan |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Amman, Jordan 32°02′25″N 35°55′12″E / 32.040396°N 35.920132°E |
| Minister responsible |
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| Agency executive |
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| Parent agency | Ministry of Interior |
| Website | |
| http://www.jdf.gov.jo | |
The General Directorate of Gendarmerie (GDG) or Darak forces (Arabic: المديرية العامة لقوات الدرك) is a public security agency of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which lies under the jurisdiction of the country's Ministry of Interior. The Directorate was formed by a Royal decree in 2008, and is tasked with maintaining security and order in the country.[2][1]
History
[edit]In 1946, the Gendarmerie was integrated into the police.[1] In 2008, the GDG was established from units from the Public Security Directorate including the Special Security Forces (SSF) and Air Unit.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "General Directorate of the Gendarmerie of Jordan". International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "King visits Directorate of Gendarmerie". Royal Hashemite Court. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Jordan creates security force to help police". Middle East Business Intelligence. 16 June 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
