The Reindeer Police (Norwegian: Reinpolitiet) is a special branch of the Norwegian Police Service.[1] Established in 1949[1] it is a subdivision of Eastern Finnmark Police District.[1] The Reindeer Police is responsible for security, law enforcement etc. related to reindeer herding activities of the Sámi,[1] and is also responsible for preventing and handling environmental crime.[2] They operate in the counties of Troms[1] and Finnmark.[1]