The Minister of Public Security is the
Government of Vietnam member in charge of the
Ministry of Public Security. The Minister of Public Security directs the management functions of state for security; responsible organization, construction, management and the highest commander of the People's Public Security Forces. Moreover, the Minister of Public Security is a Member of the Politburo and Member of
Council for National Defense and Security. The current Vietnamese Minister of Public Security is General
Tô Lâm, since 8 April 2016.