Undersecretariat for Public Security of Chile
| Subsecretaría de Seguridad Pública de Chile | |
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Former offices of Banco BICE, headquarters of the Undersecretariat for Public Security. | |
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| Formed | April 1, 2025 |
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| Type | Government undersecretariat |
| Jurisdiction | Chile |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Teatinos 220, Santiago, Chile |
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| Parent department | Ministry for Public Security |
The Undersecretariat for Public Security (Spanish: Subsecretaría de Seguridad Pública, SSP) is a Chilean undersecretariat under the authority of the Ministry for Public Security. It serves as the immediate advisory and executive body of the Minister in the design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of public policies related to public security, public order, organized crime, among other matters, without prejudice to other powers delegated or entrusted by the Minister.
In addition, the Undersecretariat is the coordinating body responsible for exercising the functions and powers of the Ministry concerning the Chilean law enforcement forces (Fuerzas de Orden y Seguridad Pública). For this purpose, it oversees the management of all Ministry plans and programs related to these matters. It is also responsible for coordinating the actions carried out by other government agencies in this area, ensuring consistency and efficient use of public resources.
The Undersecretariat was established during the administration of President Gabriel Boric on 1 April 2025, through Law No. 21,730, which created the new Ministry for Public Security, separating responsibilities related to maintaining public order from the Ministry of the Interior.