Law enforcement in Germany

Law enforcement in Germany is constitutionally vested primarily with the states—one of the main features of German federalism. Additionally to those 16 state police forces (Landespolizei), there exists a federal police (Bundespolizei), as well as a federal investigative bureau (Bundeskriminalamt), the customs service (Zoll), and a small police force at the German parliament (Bundestagspolizei).

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