Saudi Gazette, 20 April 2026: Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister has endorsed a new strategic plan for the Crime Research Center, aimed at strengthening research, analysis, and policy development to combat crime and enhance public security.

The Ministry of Interior announced that the Interior Minister approved a comprehensive strategic plan for the Crime Research Center. The initiative is designed to advance Saudi Arabia’s capacity in crime prevention, criminological research, and evidence‑based policymaking.

Key objectives of the plan include:

• Enhancing research capabilities to study crime trends and patterns across the Kingdom.
• Developing analytical tools to support law enforcement agencies in decision‑making.
• Strengthening collaboration with universities, research institutions, and international partners.
• Supporting policy formulation by providing data‑driven insights into criminal behaviour and social factors.
• Promoting innovation in crime detection and prevention strategies.

The Crime Research Center is expected to serve as a national hub for criminological studies, offering recommendations to policymakers and law enforcement agencies while ensuring that strategies remain consistent with international best practices.

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