Police+in+Sweden

=Polis i sverige- Police in Sweden =



=Overview = ==== Located in Northern Europe, even with only approximately 9.7 million people, Sweden ranks as one of the largest countries in Europe. Although the country only consists of a sparse population, it contains a vast amount of diversity in its comprising features, such as nature and climate. Its capital, Stockholm, is a key area of importance—for it is where most of the regulation and policing is located within the country. [1] [2] ==== =Origins of Policing =

 On January 1, 1965,the Police Service became national. In its preceding years, the Security Department of the National Police Board was in charge of protecting national security, up until the reorganization and establishment of the Swedish Security Service. This national police service now reports to the Ministry of Justice, where there are subunits, such as the Division for Police Issues and Public Order and Safety, that have responsibility for police service, keeping records, and any issues regarding terrorism. [3] [4]

=Components =  The national Police Service in Sweden is comprised of 3 main components: the National Police Board, the National Laboratory of Forensic Science, and 21 police authorities. Each of these 3 are responsible for policing within the country. Operating at the national and local level, the Swedish Police Service is one of the largest government agencies in the country. [5]

The National Police Board ==== As the central authority of administration and supervision led by the Government-employed National Police Commissioner, the National Police Board (NPB) is the highest authority within the Swedish police system, next to the Ministry of Justice. The NPB is liable for developing and clarifying targets and guidelines that the Swedish Parliament and the Government have decided upon for activities that will be performed by the police. The NPB also has the task of supervising the police. They are required to guarantee proper and rational use of resources and making sure that the police are following-up with its activities. With this, the NPB is required by the Government to distribute funds allocated to the police, meaning they distribute payroll to the workers. [6] ==== ==== While there are limitations to their power, the NPB corrects, instead of changing, poor services provided by the police. This area of support is seen throughout improvement within the police officers, within the development of new working methods, and through technology and administration. [6] ====

The National Laboratory of Forensic Science ==== Founded in 1964 and operating under the National Police Board, the National Forensic Science Laboratory focuses on administrative matters. Even though it works in conjunction with the National Police Board, the NFSL is independent with its work in a technical environment. The NFSL conducts laboratory investigations motivated by criminal activity, and provides further research within its studies. [7] ====

21 Police Authorities ==== The Police Act states that each of the 21 counties present in Sweden comprises a police distr ict. A police authority, which varies in the number employees in each county, has the responsibility to police the district. They are responsible for responding to emergencies, crime investigations and preventions, issuing passports and other permits and licenses. Leading the police authority is the Police Board, which is made up of a County Police Commissioner and a selected amount of other politically appointed members.[5] ====



=Schooling & Training = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> The National Police Academy is to essential police training in addition to innovative training courses. There is further support regarding leadership and leadership development, known as the Leadership Training Centre. is performed at only three locations in Sweden: the National Police Academy located in Solna, as well as the universities of Växjö and Umeå. Other universities offer other types of training, in addition to these three locations. [8] <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Although it is a popular career choice, in order to become a police officer, certain criteria must be met by individuals, which include: "a Swedish citizenship, high school-level education, a minimum of one year work experience outside the police, good health and a suitable body for police work, a drivers license, the ability to swim, and having reached the age of 20 by or during the year of application" [8] If the criterion is met, further qualifications are targeted: training. Training consists of three years, which includes basic training, being a trainee at one of the police districts, and final training, which is all performed out by the National Police College in Stockholm. [8]

=<span style="color: #000aff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Tasks = <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> The Swedish police functions in an overall attempt to "reduce crime and increase public safety" [8]. The police values community involvement, justice, and security while aiming to preserve public order and safety, in addition to offering protection and assistance for the people. Referencing and giving credit to Section 2 of the Police Act (1984:387), the duties of the police include the following: <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> "1. Prevent crime and other disturbances of public order or safety, <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> 2. Maintain public order and safety, prevent disturbances of the same and take action when such disturbances occur, <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> 3. Carry out investigation and surveillance in connection with indictable offences, <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> 4. Provide the public with protection, information and other kinds of assistance, whenever such assistance is best given by the police, and to <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> 5. Perform such duties as are incumbent on the police pursuant to special regulations" [8]

=<span style="color: #ffd600; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Additional Information = ===<span style="color: #000aff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Overview] ===

<span style="color: #000aff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|21 Police Authorities]
===<span style="color: #000aff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|The Swedish Security Service] ===

<span style="color: #000aff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|The National Bureau of Investigation]
<span style="color: #000aff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">[|National Police Academy] =<span style="color: #ffd600; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Sources = <span style="color: #ffd600; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[1] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> Sweden – an overview. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from https://sweden.se/society/sweden-an-overview/ <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[2] (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sw.html <span style="color: #ffd600; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[3] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> History – from military police bureau to government agency. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.sakerhetspolisen.se/en/swedish-security-service/about-us/history.html <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[4] General Information. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://polis.osce.org/countries/details?item_id=71 <span style="color: #ffd600; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[5] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://sweden.usembassy.gov/a-presentation-of-the-swedish-police.pdf <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[6] (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.government.se/content/1/c6/18/97/49/f5f7bebc.pdf <span style="color: #ffd600; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[7] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;"> National Criminal Justice Reference Service. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/14815NCJRS.pdf <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[8] (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from https://www.polisen.se/Global/www och Intrapolis/Informationsmaterial/01 Polisen nationellt/Engelskt informationsmaterial/Polisen_en_presentation_110506.pdf =<span style="color: #ffd600; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">Images = <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Flag] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Map] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Polisen Logo] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Police 1] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Police Cars] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Police 2] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Sköntorp (Police conference building)] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|National Police Academy in Solna] <span style="color: #000aff; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">[|Other School Buildings]