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The Internal Security Department (Malay: Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri, or JKDN or KDN) is Brunei's domestic intelligence agency and secret police force which is under control of the Prime Minister's Office.[1] They are known to detain anyone suspected of being a threat to Brunei's national security for as long as needed.[2]

Formed1 August 1993; 33 years ago (1993-08-01)
Preceding agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Brunei
Headquarters
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Internal Security Department
Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri
جابتن كسلامتن دالم نڬري
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Formed1 August 1993; 33 years ago (1993-08-01)
Preceding agency
JurisdictionGovernment of Brunei
Headquarters
Parent agency
Prime Minister's Office
WebsiteOfficial website
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They are involved in both criminal and intelligence matters.[3]

History

The ISD was created to replace the Royal Brunei Police's Special Branch division, which was disbanded on 1 August 1993.[4]

In 2011, Tobishima Corporation was the contractor responsible for completing the Latifudin Complex Tungku Link in Rimba.[5]

Roles

The ISD is in charge of cases that involve subversion, espionage, sabotage, terrorism and promotion of racial/religious violence.[6] However, the ISD collaborates with the Royal Brunei Police Force to maintain internal security.[7]

Organization

The ISD has its headquarters at Jalan Utama Mentiri with branch offices in Tutong, Belait and Temburong.[8]

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