Internal Security Department (Brunei)

Internal Security Department
Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri
Internal Security Department's logo
Agency overview
FormedAugust 1, 1993
Preceding agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Brunei
HeadquartersJalan Utama Mentiri, Kampong Sungai Tilong
Parent agencyBrunei Prime Minister's Office
Websitehttp://www.isd.gov.bn/SitePages/Introduction.aspx

The Internal Security Department (Malay: Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri, or JKDN or KDN) is Brunei's domestic intelligence agency, which is under the Prime Minister's Office. They are known to detain anyone suspected of being a threat to Brunei's national security for as long as needed.

They are involved in both criminal and intelligence matters.

History

The ISD was created to replace the Royal Brunei Police's Special Branch division, which was disbanded on 1 August 1993.

In 2011, Tobishima Corporation was the contractor responsible for completing the Latifudin Complex Tungku Link in Rimba.

Roles

The ISD is in charge of cases that involve subversion, espionage, sabotage, terrorism and promotion of racial/religious violence. However, the ISD collaborates with the Royal Brunei Police Force to maintain internal security.

Organization

The ISD has its headquarters at Jalan Utama Mentiri with branch offices in Tutong, Belait and Temburong.



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