The Department of State Services (DSS) has terminated the appointments of 115 officers for various cases of gross misconduct and violation of service regulations. The dismissals, which followed a series of internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings, were aimed at restoring professionalism and discipline within the agency.
According to sources familiar with the development, the affected officers were found guilty of offenses ranging from dereliction of duty and insubordination to unethical behavior that contravened the DSS code of conduct. Some of them were also accused of engaging in acts deemed detrimental to the image and operational integrity of the service.
A senior DSS official, who spoke under condition of anonymity, said the move was part of the agency’s renewed effort to uphold accountability and ensure that only disciplined and loyal personnel remain in service. “The management will not tolerate any form of misconduct or compromise, especially in an institution responsible for national security,” the source stated.
The dismissed officers reportedly went through due process before the disciplinary committee reached its final decision. The DSS emphasized that it will continue to enforce high ethical standards and professionalism among its staff to strengthen public confidence in the service.
Security analysts have described the action as a bold and necessary step to sanitize the agency and boost morale among law-abiding operatives. The DSS has, in recent years, intensified internal reforms to enhance efficiency, improve intelligence operations, and maintain discipline across its ranks.
