Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen began his career in national service as a Constable in 1994 with the National Security Service. With the establishment of the Maldives Police Service as a separate institution in 2004, he continued to serve with distinction. Over the course of more than 30 years, he has held a wide range of leadership roles across operational, investigative, forensic, and administrative divisions. He was appointed as the Commissioner of Police by the President of Maldives, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, in 2025.

Commissioner Naveen has led several strategic departments, including the Corporate Services Directorate, People Directorate, Central and Local Policing Commands, and Forensic Services. Prior to his appointment as Commissioner, he served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in 2024.

He has represented the Maldives in numerous national and international forums and has been a member of several high-level committees and boards. These include the Aviation Security Committee under the Maldives Aviation Security Command, the Parole Board, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board of the Maldives, and the Professional Standards Committee of the Maldives Police Service.