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Turkey security personnel and staffing expansion

Overview

Turkey continues to expand and restructure its security and personnel management through significant leadership changes and staffing updates. Following Presidential Decrees No. 199 and 200 in August 2026, the government created 6,250 new positions for the General Directorate of Security, empowering the Presidency to manage empty positions and assign unique identification codes for centralized oversight. This period of restructuring included a major reshuffle of military and security leadership involving the reassignment of 205 generals and admirals, alongside promotions within the Gendarmerie General Command and Coast Guard Command.

In mid-September 2026, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed extensive appointment decrees resulting in widespread personnel changes. The General Directorate of Security (EGM) underwent a major restructuring involving 69 changes, including the appointment of four new Deputy Directors General: Emrullah Gölcük, İsmail Hakkı Günay, Ali Karabağ, and Selçuk Doğuş. The rotation included significant shifts in provincial leadership, with new police chiefs appointed to 39 provinces and the reassignment of 24 existing provincial police chiefs to central roles within the EGM.

As these appointments take effect, newly installed provincial leaders are emphasizing community engagement and the rule of law. On September 28, 2026, Eraslan Er officially assumed duties as the Provincial Police Chief of Iğdır, stating his administration will prioritize “the rule of law, respect for human rights, and the protection of life and property.” In Erzurum, Mahmut Ay has also taken office, pledging to fight crime with determination while maintaining cooperation with local governments and civil society to ensure citizens feel safe.

Beyond security, decrees included appointments such as Cihat Erce İşbaşar as Vice President of the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), Selin Özaydın as Ambassador to Kenya, and Fatih Dulkan as Vice President of the Turkish Space Agency.

Entities

Turkey · Mustafa Çiftçi · General Directorate of Security · Ministry of Interior · Erzurum

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    New police chiefs assume duties in Iğdır and Erzurum

    New provincial police chiefs Eraslan Er and Mahmut Ay have assumed their roles in Iğdır and Erzurum, pledging to prioritize public safety, the rule of law, and community trust.

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Turkish police chiefs prioritize community support and security in new roles

    Police chiefs in Hatay and Erzurum, Turkey, are marking their new appointments by prioritizing support for martyr families and emphasizing community-focused security efforts.

  3. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 65 sources
    Turkey implements major security and public institution leadership reshuffle

    President Erdoğan signed decrees implementing a major reshuffle in Turkey's security forces, appointing 39 new police chiefs and four Deputy Directors General, alongside leadership changes in TÜİK and the Space

  4. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Turkish security agencies announce new specialist and student recruitments

    The Turkish Gendarmerie is hiring five IT specialists in Ankara, while the Police Academy is recruiting five TRNC citizens for training as Police Sergeants.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Turkey to recruit 31,000 school security personnel

    Turkey will recruit 31,000 garden security personnel to enhance school safety and reduce the burden on police forces through a new multi-ministry security model.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Turkish police departments announce major leadership reshuffles

    Turkish police departments in Istanbul and Tarsus have announced major leadership reshuffles, involving dozens of new appointments for district and specialized branch police chiefs.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Turkey implements 10% public employment quota for contracted soldiers

    Turkey has introduced a mandatory 10 percent employment quota for contracted non-commissioned officers and soldiers in various public sector roles, including security and municipal services.

  8. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Turkish General Directorate of Security announces major police promotions

    The Turkish General Directorate of Security has finalized promotions for 1st Class Police Chiefs and reassigned 270 personnel, amid discussions regarding the specific appointment of Ahmet Zengin.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 69 sources
    Turkish military undergoes major leadership reshuffle and promotions

    President Erdoğan has authorized a major reshuffle of the Turkish military, reassigning 205 generals and admirals and promoting dozens of officers within the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard commands.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Turkey to employ 30,000 school security attendants

    Turkey will employ 30,000 garden attendants across 81 provinces to bolster school security. Applications will be handled via İŞKUR to support existing police presence and enhance early warning systems.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Turkey creates 6,250 new police positions and centralizes cadre control

    Turkey has issued decrees creating 6,250 new positions for the General Directorate of Security and granting the Presidency authority to freeze or release empty public sector cadres.

Sources

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