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The Swedish Police Authority (Swedish: Polismyndigheten) is the national police force (Polisen) of Sweden.

The mission of the Swedish Police is to reduce crime and increase public safety. Through crime prevention, the police work to ensure that fewer crimes are committed. The aim is also for more crimes to be solved.

Report the crime to the police as soon as you can. A prompt report provides the police a greater opportunity to find technical evidence and examine witnesses. For non-emergency situations: Call 114 14 or visit a police station. Contact information to police stations (in Swedish).

5 days ago · Swedish police say the shooter who killed 10 people in the country’s worst mass shooting was connected to the adult education center where he opened fire with at least one rifle-like weapon. Sweden is reeling days after the country’s deadliest mass shooting left at least 11 people dead, including the gunman, as investigators continued to ...

The mission of the Swedish Police is to reduce crime and increase public safety. Crime prevention is an important part of this.

The organization mainly tasked with law enforcement is the Swedish Police Authority. In addition, under certain circumstances, other government agencies can be tasked with law enforcement, including investigations, arrest/probationary powers, or enforcement of judgements.

Oct 10, 2023 · Sweden’s national police chief says an escalation in gang violence this year — with almost daily shootings and bombings that have claimed dozens of lives, including teenagers and innocent bystanders — is “extremely serious.”

The Swedish Police is the only government agency in Sweden that is entitled to use force – but no more than is required to resolve the situation. The police carry pepper spray, a truncheon (baton), a pistol and an electroshock weapon (also known as a Taser).

Jun 11, 2024 · The Swedish Police (Polisen) # The Swedish police force is called Polisen. In addition to crime reduction, one of Polisen’s main goals is to increase public safety. You will see police officers or ordningsvakter (public safety agents with limited police power) at large events or near bars and clubs.