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Law Enforcement Agencies Worldwide

This dataset contains information about various law enforcement agencies across different countries, including their names, types, websites, and descriptions of their functions. The focus is on federal, national, and local agencies that engage in policing and crime investigation.
  • Country: The name of the country in which the agency operates.
  • Agency Name: The official name of the law enforcement agency.
  • Agency Type: The classification of the agency, indicating whether it is federal, national, or local.
  • Website: The official website URL of the agency for more information.
  • Description: A brief summary of the agency's responsibilities and functions.

Sample Data

Country Agency Name Agency Type Website Description
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Federal https://www.fbi.gov Investigates federal crimes and protects the United States against terrorist attacks.
United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Federal https://www.dea.gov Enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations.
United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Federal https://www.atf.gov Regulates and enforces laws related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives.
Canada Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Federal https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca Canada's national police service, provides policing at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels.
United Kingdom Metropolitan Police Service Local https://www.met.police.uk Regional police service responsible for Greater London.
Australia Australian Federal Police (AFP) Federal https://www.afp.gov.au Investigates crimes against federal laws and provides policing services to the Australian Capital Territory.
Germany Bundespolizei (Federal Police) Federal https://www.bundespolizei.de Responsible for securing the federal border and protecting federal properties.
France National Police (Police Nationale) National https://www.police nationale.interieur.gouv.fr Responsible for policing in Paris and other urban areas.
France Gendarmerie Nationale National https://www.gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr Military institution for public safety in rural areas.
Italy Carabinieri National https://www.carabinieri.it Military police and law enforcement agency.
Japan National Police Agency (NPA) National http://www.npa.go.jp Coordinates police activities and maintains public security.
China Ministry of Public Security National http://www.mps.gov.cn Responsible for maintaining public security and law enforcement.
India Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Federal http://cbi.gov.in Investigates major crimes and corruption.
India National Investigation Agency (NIA) Federal https://nia.gov.in Handles terrorism-related cases.
Brazil Polícia Federal Federal http://www.pf.gov.br Responsible for federal law enforcement and immigration.
Russia Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) Federal https://mvd.gov.ru Responsible for internal security and law enforcement.
South Africa South African Police Service (SAPS) National https://www.saps.gov.za National police service responsible for policing South Africa.
Mexico Federal Police Federal http://www.policiafederal.gob.mx Responsible for preventing and combating federal crimes.
Argentina Policía Federal Argentina Federal http://www.pfa.gov.ar Responsible for federal law enforcement in Argentina.
Spain Cuerpo Nacional de Policía National https://www.policia.es National police force responsible for urban areas.
Spain Guardia Civil National https://www.guardiacivil.es Military force with law enforcement responsibilities.
Netherlands National Police National https://www.politie.nl National police force responsible for public safety.
Sweden Swedish Police Authority National https://polisen.se Main governmental agency for law enforcement in Sweden.
Nigeria Nigeria Police Force National https://www.nigeriapolice.gov.ng Primary law enforcement agency in Nigeria.
Turkey Turkish National Police National https://www.egm.gov.tr Responsible for national security and law enforcement.
Philippines Philippine National Police (PNP) National https://pnp.gov.ph Main agency for enforcement of laws in the Philippines.
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian National Guard National http://www.sang.gov.sa Responsible for internal security and military functions.
Singapore Singapore Police Force National https://www.spf.gov.sg Responsible for law enforcement and maintaining public safety.
New Zealand New Zealand Police National https://www.police.govt.nz The national civil police service of New Zealand.
South Korea Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) National http://www.police.go.kr Responsible for all law enforcement functions in South Korea.
Denmark Danish Police National https://politi.dk National police service of Denmark responsible for law enforcement.
Finland Police of Finland National https://www.poliisi.fi Responsible for policing services throughout Finland.
Ireland Garda Síochána National https://www.garda.ie The national police service of Ireland.
Norway Norwegian Police Service National https://www.politiet.no National law enforcement agency of Norway.
Austria Bundespolizei Federal https://bundespolizei.gv.at Federal police force in Austria.
Switzerland Federal Police (FedPol) Federal https://fedpol.admin.ch Responsible for federal law enforcement in Switzerland.
Belgium Federal Police Federal https://www.politie.be Responsible for maintaining public order and security.
Iceland Icelandic Police National https://www.logreglan.is Responsible for law enforcement across the country.
Chile Carabineros de Chile National https://www.carabineros.cl National police organization of Chile.
Colombia Policía Nacional de Colombia National https://www.policia.gov.co The national police force of Colombia.
Venezuela Cuerpo de Investigaciones Científicas, Penales y Criminalísticas (CICPC) National http://www.cicpc.gob.ve Responsible for criminal investigations in Venezuela.
Peru Policía Nacional del Perú National http://www.pnp.gob.pe National police force of Peru.
Malaysia Royal Malaysia Police National http://www.rmp.gov.my National and primary law enforcement agency in Malaysia.
Thailand Royal Thai Police National https://www.royalthaipolice.go.th Responsible for law enforcement in Thailand.
Vietnam Vietnam People's Public Security National http://mps.gov.vn Main agency responsible for public security in Vietnam.
Egypt Egyptian Police National https://www.moi.gov.eg National police service of Egypt.
Jordan Jordanian Public Security Directorate National http://www.psd.gov.jo Responsible for maintaining public order and security.
Bangladesh Bangladesh Police National http://www.police.gov.bd Main law enforcement agency in Bangladesh.
Pakistan Pakistan Police National http://www.pakistanpolice.gov.pk Responsible for law enforcement in Pakistan.
Russia Investigative Committee of Russia Federal https://en.sledcom.ru Investigates serious crimes and organizes criminal investigations.
Hungary National Police Headquarters (ORFK) National http://www.police.hu Hungarian law enforcement agency.
Ukraine National Police of Ukraine National https://www.npu.gov.ua Enforces the law in Ukraine.
Slovakia Police Force of the Slovak Republic National http://www.minv.sk Maintains public order and enforces laws.
Latvia State Police National http://www.vp.gov.lv Executive police organ of Latvia.
Lithuania Lithuanian Police National http://www.policija.lt National police force of Lithuania.
Estonia Estonian Police and Border Guard Board National http://www.politsei.ee Combines law enforcement and border guard duties.
Czech Republic Czech Police National http://www.policie.cz National law enforcement agency in the Czech Republic.
Slovenia Slovenian Police National http://www.policija.si Responsible for public security and safety.
Montenegro Police of Montenegro National http://www.mup.gov.me Main law enforcement agency in Montenegro.
Bosnia and Herzegovina State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) National http://www.sipa.gov.ba Responsible for combating organized crime and terrorism.
Serbia Ministry of Interior National http://www.mup.gov.rs Handles law enforcement in Serbia.
North Macedonia Ministry of Interior National http://www.mvr.gov.mk Responsible for public safety and law enforcement.
Albania State Police National http://www.asp.gov.al Law enforcement agency in Albania.
Kosovo Kosovo Police National http://www.kosovopolice.com Main law enforcement institution in Kosovo.
Greece Hellenic Police National http://www.astynomia.gr Responsible for maintaining public order in Greece.
Portugal Republican National Guard National http://www.gnr.pt Provides military and law enforcement functions.
Cyprus Cyprus Police National http://www.police.gov.cy Maintains law and order in Cyprus.
Qatar Qatar Police National http://www.moi.gov.qa Responsible for maintaining public order and law enforcement.
United Arab Emirates Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship National http://www.ica.gov.ae Manages identity documentation and law enforcement in the UAE.
Bahrain Bahraini Ministry of Interior National http://www.moi.gov.bh Responsible for law enforcement in Bahrain.
Oman Royal Oman Police National http://www.rop.gov.om Handles law enforcement and public safety in Oman.
Kuwait Kuwait Police National http://www.moi.gov.kw Main law enforcement agency in Kuwait.
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Police National http://www.police.gov.lk Responsible for law enforcement and maintaining peace.
Afghanistan National Police of Afghanistan National http://www.moi.gov.af Responsible for policing in Afghanistan.
Yemen Ministry of Interior National http://www.moi.gov.ye Handles law enforcement and public security in Yemen.
Israel Israel Police National http://www.police.gov.il Responsible for law enforcement in Israel.
Palestine Palestinian Civil Police National http://www.palestinianpolice.ps Responsible for law enforcement in Palestine.
Georgia Ministry of Internal Affairs National http://www.police.gov.ge Responsible for law enforcement in Georgia.
Armenia Police of Armenia National http://www.police.am Enforces law and order in Armenia.
Azerbaijan Ministry of Internal Affairs National http://mia.gov.az Handles law enforcement in Azerbaijan.
Malaysia Royal Malaysian Customs Department National http://www.customs.gov.my Responsible for customs enforcement and border protection.
Brunei Royal Brunei Police Force National http://www.bruneipolice.gov.bn Responsible for law enforcement across Brunei.
Eswatini Royal Swaziland Police Service National http://www.gov.sz/ National police force of Eswatini.
Lesotho Lesotho Mounted Police Service National http://www.lesothopolice.org Responsible for law enforcement in Lesotho.
Rwanda Rwanda National Police National http://www.police.gov.rw Main law enforcement agency in Rwanda.
Uganda Uganda Police Force National http://www.upf.go.ug Responsible for policing in Uganda.
Tanzania Tanzania Police Force National http://www.tpdf.go.tz Handles law enforcement duties in Tanzania.
Kenya Kenya Police Service National http://www.kenyapolice.go.ke Responsible for law enforcement in Kenya.
South Sudan South Sudan National Police Service National http://www.ssnp.gov.ss Responsible for law enforcement in South Sudan.
Malawi Malawi Police Service National http://www.mps.gov.mw Responsible for law enforcement in Malawi.
Zambia Zambia Police Service National http://www.zambiapolice.gov.zm Handles law enforcement in Zambia.
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Republic Police National http://www.zrp.gov.zw Main law enforcement agency in Zimbabwe.
Angola National Police of Angola National http://www.zp.gov.ao Responsible for law enforcement and public security.
Namibia Namibian Police Force National http://www.nampol.gov.na Handles law enforcement duties in Namibia.
Senegal National Police of Senegal National http://www.police.sn Responsible for policing and law enforcement in Senegal.
Ghana Ghana Police Service National http://www.ghanapolice.gov.gh Main law enforcement agency in Ghana.
Cameroon Cameroon National Police National http://www.police.gov.cm Responsible for law enforcement in Cameroon.
Democratic Republic of the Congo Congolese National Police National http://www.pnc.gouv.cd Law enforcement agency of DRC.
Madagascar National Police of Madagascar National http://www.police.gov.mg Responsible for policing in Madagascar.
Niger National Police of Niger National http://www.police.ne Responsible for law enforcement in Niger.
Burkina Faso National Police of Burkina Faso National http://www.police.bf Responsible for law enforcement in Burkina Faso.
Benin National Police of Benin National http://www.police.bj Handles law enforcement duties in Benin.
Togo National Police of Togo National http://www.police.gouv.tg Responsible for policing activities in Togo.
South Sudan South Sudan Police Service National http://www.ssnp.gov.ss Handles law enforcement in South Sudan.
Central African Republic Central African Police National http://www.gouv.oms.gob.centrafrique Responsible for law enforcement in the CAR.
Burundi Burundi National Police National http://www.police.gov.bi Responsible for law enforcement in Burundi.
Equatorial Guinea National Police of Equatorial Guinea National http://www.guineaecuatorial.com Main law enforcement agency in Equatorial Guinea.
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Police National http://www.slpolice.gov.sl Enforces law and order in Sierra Leone.
Guinea Guinean National Police National http://www.gouv.gu Responsible for policing in Guinea.
Solomon Islands Royal Solomon Islands Police Force National http://www.rsipf.gov.sb Handles law enforcement in Solomon Islands.
Fiji Fiji Police Force National http://www.police.gov.fj Responsible for law enforcement in Fiji.
Papua New Guinea Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary National http://www.pngpolice.gov.pg Responsible for policing PNG.
Vanuatu Vanuatu Police Force National http://www.gov.vu Handles law enforcement in Vanuatu.
Marshall Islands Republic of the Marshall Islands Police Department National http://www.rmiol.gov Responsible for law enforcement in the Marshall Islands.
Palau Palau Police Force National http://www.palaugov.pw Handles law enforcement duties in Palau.
Vatican City Vatican City State Police National http://www.vatican.va Responsible for the security of the Vatican City.
Tuvalu Tuvalu Police Force National http://www.tuvalugov.tv Handles local law enforcement in Tuvalu.
Nauru Nauru Police Force National http://www.naurugov.nr Responsible for law enforcement in Nauru.
Kiribati Kiribati Police Service National http://www.kiribati.gov.ki Handles law enforcement duties in Kiribati.
Micronesia Federated States of Micronesia Police Force National http://www.fsmgov.org Responsible for policing in the FSM.
Dominica Royal Dominica Police Force National http://www.police.gov.dm Responsible for law enforcement in Dominica.
Saint Lucia Royal Saint Lucia Police Force National http://www.rcip.gov.lc Handles law enforcement in Saint Lucia.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force National http://www.rcips.org Responsible for law enforcement in Saint Vincent.
Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda Police Force National http://www.ab.gov.ag Handles law enforcement in Antigua and Barbuda.
Barbados Royal Barbados Police Force National http://www.barbadospolice.gov.bb Responsible for law enforcement in Barbados.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force National http://www.sknis.gov.kn Responsible for law enforcement in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Grenada Royal Grenada Police Force National http://www.grenadapolice.gd Handles law enforcement in Grenada.
Comoros Comorian Police National http://www.comores.gov.km Responsible for law enforcement in Comoros.
Liechtenstein National Police of Liechtenstein National http://www.landespolizei.li Responsible for law enforcement in Liechtenstein.
San Marino Gendarmerie Corps of San Marino National http://www.gendarmeria.sm Responsible for policing in San Marino.
Monaco Princely Police Force of Monaco National http://www.gouv.mc Handles law enforcement in Monaco.
Palau Palau National Police National http://www.palaugov.pw Law enforcement agency of Palau.
Niger Niger National Police National http://www.police.ne Handles law enforcement in Niger.
Malawi Malawi Police Service National http://www.mps.gov.mw Responsible for law enforcement in Malawi.
Tonga Tonga Police National http://www.police.gov.to Responsible for law enforcement in Tonga.