Mahil Dole

Mahil Dole is a retired Senior Superintendent of Police of Sri Lanka and a veteran of policing and national security intelligence. Over nearly four decades of service (1976–2014) he rose through every rank from Sub Inspector to Senior Superintendent of Police, serving across the island — from Galle and Matara to Point Pedro, Trincomalee, and Colombo — in roles spanning national security, intelligence coordination, and public safety.

Since leaving active service, he has become a prominent voice on security and governance, writing regularly for Colombo Telegraph on subjects ranging from policing reform and counter-terrorism policy to maritime security in the Indian Ocean and the rule of law.

His first book, Security Beyond Enforcement: Practical Approaches for a Safer Nation, distills that experience into a practical framework for policymakers and practitioners — arguing that resilient societies are built on prevention, partnership, and people-centered strategies rather than enforcement alone.