The Slovak Police Force (SPF), officially the Police Force ( Slovak: ''Policajný zbor''), is the national

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. The Force is part of and extremely active in both Europol and

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. In the recent years the force has been involved in international crime much more than years past. Along with serving in Slovakia, the Force along with the Customs Administration of the Slovak Republic has been active in neighbouring

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and

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. The independent police force in Slovakia was established on 1st March 1991 under the name of Police Force of the Slovak Republic ( Slovak: ''Policajný zbor Slovenskej republiky'') by renaming the Slovak part of the Public Security ( Slovak: ''Verejná bezpečnosť''). After the dissolution of

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in the end of 1992, the agency was renamed to Police Force ( Slovak: ''Policajný zbor'') in effect from 1st September 1993. However, in its logo, the old name has still been used.

Equipment

Vehicles

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The SPF operated the following fleet of vehicles: *

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* Kia Ceed * Nissan X-Trail T31/T32 *

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* Volkswagen Golf * Volkswagen Touareg *

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Aircraft

* Bell 429 - four ordered, 2 delivery with one hull loss in 2017.

Weapons

* Benelli M3 * CZ 75 * Glock 17 * Heckler & Koch MP5 * Vz.58 * APC-9

Uniform

Typical SPF uniforms consist of a black or dark green beret. The vest, shirt or jacket will have ''Polícia'' scripted on the reverse. A tactical belt and black slacks follow. Black combat boots or shoes depending on region or rank. Weather also plays a key role, officers typically opt for short sleeves in summer and spring and long sleeve or jackets during the winter months. Uniforms are typically unisex and do not vary from male to female.

Presidents

Branches

Branches within include: * Organized Crime Bureau * Judicial and Criminal Police Bureau and the Border and Aliens Police Bureau * Traffic Police *

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* Riot Railway Police * Financial Police * Riot Police ** Police Emergency Units of Riot Police departments of the Regional Police Headquarters of the Police Force (Slovak: Pohotovostné policajné útvary OPP KR PZ) ** Special protection department of the Office for protection of state officials and diplomatic missions (Slovak: Odbor špeciálnej ochrany Úradu pre ochranu ústavných činiteľov a diplomatických misií MV SR) * Criminal Police * Border and Foreigner Police * Toll Police

References

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External links

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