16 /بهمن/ 1372
Appointment of Ali Mohammad Besharati as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Law Enforcement
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Dear Mr. Ali Mohammad Besharati, Honorable Minister of the Interior,
In view of your revolutionary background, commitment, trustworthiness, and diligent efforts in the assigned responsibilities, and in order to enhance the operational capability of the Minister of the Interior in establishing security and comfort for the people, I appoint you as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Law Enforcement of the Islamic Republic of Iran for a period of three years.
I hope that with the full authority granted to you and the dedication and obedience of the commanders and hardworking personnel of that force, you will succeed in fulfilling your duties.
Seyyed Ali Khamenei
Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings