The Study and Review of Nazmiyeh Evolution in the First Pahlavi Era (From the 1299 (1921) Coup D'état until World War II)

The present article seeks to study and review the Evolution of Nazmiyeh in the first Pahlavi era, since the 3 Esfand coup d'état (1921) to World War II. To this end, while using the historical method, following the answer to this fundamental question, What happened to the Nazmiyeh (law enforcement force) in the first Pahlavi era? The research findings show that after the 3 Esfand coup d'état, Reza Shah tried to integrate all centers of power in order to consolidate his power. To this end, Reza Shah dismissed Swedish officers, and Mohammad Dargahi –that strongly loyal to him- appointed to head of Nazmiyeh. He also provided the ground for Reza Shah to reach the throne. Following the creation of the Pahlavi dynasty, Reza Shah, in view of the militarized nature of his government, strengthened the Nazmiyeh. During this period, various changes occurred in the organization of the order, changes in its structure and organization, the establishment of a cadre and modern staff training, attracting financial resources and increasing the number of employees, adopting new laws, etc., among them. Hence, a law enforcement force institution with new organization and principles was created for the first time in Iranian history