Reply: The recruitment of Police Officers is carried out by the Disciplined Forces Service Commission. The selection exercise comprises the following aptitude tests/examinations – (i) Physical Measurement Test; (ii) Physical Aptitude/Operational Field Test, and (iii) Medical Examination. No psychometric tests are carried out on candidates to assess their aptitudes and mental health conditions prior to recruitment of Police Officers. I am informed by the Commissioner of Police that after their enlistment and also during their tenure of office, Police Officers are not subjected to any psychometric tests. However, the four Police Psychologists at the Mauritius Police Force give lectures on stress management and provide psychological support to new recruits as well as serving officers, exhibiting signs of distress in the exercise of their duties. Since 2010, a Stress Management and Intervention Strategy has been put in place in the Police Force for the purpose of assisting Police Officers to cope with stressful situations. The Strategy is in two folds comprising medical and organisational support. Divisional

111 Commanders and Branch Officers are required to identify Police Officers showing suicidal tendencies or signs of mental disturbance, and to refer the distressed officer for psychological help or to the Chief Police Medical Officer for proper treatment. Upon the latter’s advice, Police Officers having signs of depression, mental ill-health, trauma and suicidal tendencies are relieved from duties requiring handling of weapons or long hours of sentry duties, and to the extent possible, are not required to operate alone or work in isolation, whether at the Police Station or on patrol or any other location. PIO – MAURITIUS CITIZENSHIP – FOREIGN BENEFICIARIES LIST