Bahrain Police

The Bahrain State Police was first established in 1962, to address internal security. In June 1965 it acquired its first helicopter, a Westland Scout for patrol and ferry duties. At independence from Britain in 1971, it was renamed Bahrain Public Security Force and became an element of the Bahrain Defense Force. Aviation support operations are conducted by the Flying Wing. It also co-operates with the Royal Bahrain Air Force and Royal Bahrain Navy. Based at Manama Fort, near the capital.