Cultural heritage is the birth certificate and national identity of every society
In the implementation of Article 179 of the Third Plan of Social, Economic and Cultural Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran law and the instructions for the establishment of a Security Unit in the national institutions approved by the Supreme Leader and Commander-in-Chief on June 26, 2018, Security Unit of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ministry was formed and according to the approved law of Islamic Council, in compliance with the provisions of the law on the establishment of the aforementioned organization, performs its missions.
Description of Duties:
1- Protection of places, equipment and movable and immovable property of the organization
2- Maintaining the order and security of museums and treasuries, buildings and historical complexes
3- Carrying out the necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of crimes against cultural heritage, tourists (domestic and foreign) and to discover the crime and arrest the criminals, file a case and introduce them to the judicial authorities
4- Performing legal duties in the capacity of a special bailiff
5- Protection and escort of historical and cultural cargoes
6- Legal dealing with users and sellers of unauthorized equipment such as metal detectors
7- Cooperating with NAJA and judicial authorities in discovering crimes and enforcing rulings related to cultural heritage
8- Taking necessary measures to collect information related to cultural and historical works that lead to the damage of the country's cultural heritage.
9- Continuous monitoring for the correct implementation of the laws related to the physical protection of historical and cultural monuments
10- Protection of foreign tourists and follow-up of their police affairs within the framework of the law of special officers with the supervision of the judiciary and the control of the National Security Agency.
11- Taking effective actions in promotion of culture along with attracting social and public participation to preserve historical and cultural monuments
12- In case of any problem, especially damage to the cultural-historical works and buildings of the complex, please refer to the respected conservation colleagues in the museums
The official in charge: Mr. Saeed Naqshi
Phone: 33111347