Beirut Police Commander Brigadier General Nabil Merhi

Place and Date of Birth: Born in Beirut on November 16, 1952.
Marital status: Married to Joumana Abboud.
Education: Joined the Military Academy on November 13, 1972. His education also includes: Lebanese Baccalaureate II, philosophy section (1972); Degree in Criminal Science, Psychology, Protection of Minors, Forensic Medicine and the Regulations of Criminal Trials in France; Certificate in Training Techniques from the French Police Academy; Certificate from Mason University in Fighting Information Technology (IT) Crimes.
Languages: Fluent in Arabic, French, English.
Training Courses and Certificates: Attended several training courses in France and the USA, and participated in a number of conferences on fighting crimes in Europe and the Arab countries. He also participated in the Conference of Arab Police Commanders in Tunesia, and the Conferences of  Arab Ministers of Interior in Tunesia.
Military Career: Graduated as Lieutenant on August 1, 1975. Pusued his military career climbing the ladder until he was promoted to Brigadier General on July 1, 2002. Assumed the following posts: Commander of Beirut Police Operations Room, Commander of the Mina Al Hosn Detachment, Commander of the Hobeish Detachmernt, Chief of the Gambling Control Office, Chief of Nabatiyeh Detachement, Commander of the Intelligence Central Squad, Chief of Al Dahiya Brigade, Chief of Jounieh Detachement, Chief of the Planning and Organization Department, Commander of Beirut's First Judiciary Squad, Chief of  Regional Criminal Investigations' Department, First Assistant to the Chief of Social Services' Administration.
Predecessor: Brigadier General Omar Mekkawi
Awards: Awarded several medals and 17 commendations.