Police Corps (Slovakia)


The Police Force, commonly known as Slovak Republic Police, is the national police force of Slovakia.
Governed by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic, the Police Corps is part of and extremely active in both Europol and Interpol.
Along with serving in Slovakia, the Police Corps along with the Customs Administration of the Slovak Republic has been active in neighboring European countries as well, including Austria, Hungary and Poland.

History

The independent police force in Slovakia was established on 1 March 1991 under the name of Police Corps of the Slovak Republic by renaming the Slovak part of the Public Security.
After the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in the end of 1992, the agency was renamed to Police Corps in effect from 1 September 1993. However, in its logo, the old name is still used.

Equipment

Vehicles

The Police Corps operated the following fleet of vehicles:

Uniform

Typical Slovak police 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.

Branches

Branches within include: