The National Aeronaval Service of Panama , also called SENAN (abbreviation for Spanish : Servicio Nacional Aeronaval ), is a branch of the Panamanian Public Forces which is responsible for carrying out naval and air operations. Its role is to perform protection, surveillance, security and defense of the air and maritime jurisdictional areas. The service has approximately 3,700 personnel, with 19 boats and approximately 24 aircraft.
5-699: The SENAN is the result of a merger between the former National Maritime Service and the National Air Service of Panama in 2008. The unit was created as civilian police forces and component of the Public Forces attached to Ministry of Public Security , protect rights and freedoms of people, maintain public order, prevent and investigate crimes, and protect the air and maritime jurisdictional areas, thus contributing to public policy, humanitarian relief and facilitating an environment for development social and economic development of Panama. According to
10-631: The Ministry of Government ) determines government policies and plans, as well as coordinates, directs and exercises administrative control over the provinces and indigenous regions in respect of their cultural patterns and integral development. Established in 1903, the ministry performs the following functions: Additionally, the ministry oversees the Panamanian National Police (PNP), National Maritime Service (SMN), and National Air Service (SAN). There are certain instances in which
15-671: The National Police , National Border Service , National Aeronaval Service and the National Immigration Service) and the Ministry of Government (an executive branch in charge of themes related with public governance and internal). The Ministry of Public Security was formally created on April 14 the same year with the passage of Law no 15 by the National Assembly proving for its creation. And,
20-859: The Ministry of Government and Justice will work in tandem with the Office of the Attorney General of the Nation . However, the ministry is politically accountable to the President whereas the Office of the Attorney General is not a part of the executive branch. In February 2010, the new administration led by President Ricardo Martinelli proposed the Ministry of Government and Justice to be divided in two new Ministries: The Ministry of Public Security (in charge of security policies and affairs, also oversight of security forces and intelligence agencies including
25-896: The national law, the SENAN will act as a public security entity in the maritime, air, port and airport areas throughout the national territory, by performing the following functions: The organisation of SENAN consist of: The SENAN's bases and stations are located within three region of Aeronaval. As of 2024, SENAN personnel consist of approximately 3,700 sworn officers and 200 administrative personnel. Sworn officers perform SENAN tasks and missions, while administrative personnel only conduct administrative and technical functions. Sworn offices are consist of following levels: As branch of Public Forces, SENAN personnel can be transferred to another police service according to service needs and vice versa. Ministry of Government and Justice (Panama) The Ministry of Government and Justice of Panama (later
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