Law enforcement in Latvia explained

Law enforcement in Latvia is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior. The main security organizations are:

• the State Police (VP)
• police forces of the municipalities of Latvia (PP)
• State Border Guard (RS)
• State Security Service (VDD, formerly - Security Police)

In 2003, the State Police consisted of 8,222 officers.^[1]

The civilian intelligence agency - Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) - is directly responsible to the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia. The military intelligence service - the Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) - is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence.^[2]

See also

• Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau
• Latvian Military Police of the National Armed Forces

External links

• Latvia Ministry of the Interior
• Interpol entry on Latvian police and judicial systems
• Latvia State Police

Notes and References

1. Web site: Valsts policijas darbības rezultāti noziedzības apkarošanā un novēršanā 2007.gadā . lv . .pps . 2008-03-04 .
2. Web site: About us Defence Intelligence and Security Service . 2024-07-27 . midd.gov.lv . en.