Police of Denmark

Danish Police
Politiet
Common namePolitiet (the police)
Agency overview
Formed1919
Jurisdictional structure
National agencyKingdom of Denmark
Operations jurisdictionKingdom of Denmark
Governing bodyRigspolitiet
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersCopenhagen Police Headquarters
Police officers11.360
Civilian Employees5.423
Website
www.politi.dk

The Police of Denmark (Danish: Politiet; Faroese: Løgreglan; Greenlandic: Politiit) is the national police force and the internal part of the Danish security forces (the Danish Defence being the external) in the Danish Realm (Denmark proper, Greenland and Faroe Islands). The police are empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order, as well as being responsible for border control.

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