Buenos Aires City Police
Police force of Buenos Aires
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The Buenos Aires City Police (Spanish: Policía de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires) is the municipal police force of Buenos Aires.
- Buenos Aires Metropolitan Police
Argentine Federal Police (City of Buenos Aires Division)
| Buenos Aires City Police Policía de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | January 1, 2017 |
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| Employees | 25,000[1] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Buenos Aires |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Elected officer responsible |
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| Agency executive |
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| Divisions | Security, Investigation, Scientific, Technical |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 56[3] |
| Website | |
| policiadelaciudad.gob.ar | |
History
It began operation in 2017 following the merger of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Police and the city's division of the Argentine Federal Police. The force is composed of over 25,000 officers. It operates under the authority of the Autonomous City.
Structure
The Buenos Aires City Police is led by a Chief of Police who is appointed by the head of the executive branch of the City Government. The chief must be a civilian.
The four major operational areas are:[4]
- Public Security
- Investigations and Research
- Scientific and Technical
- Administration
The force is made up of eleven superintendencies and seven autonomous departments.[5]
The force supports 56 stations. Station employees are all civilians.
Ranks
The Buenos Aires City Police has 13 ranks, led by the Chief Superintendent.[4] The ranking system was inherited from the Metropolitan Police. The Chief Superintendent rank is an addition, used only by the head of the BACP.
- Officer
- First Officer
- Senior Officer
- Principal Officer
- Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Deputy Commissioner
- Commissioner
- Senior Commissioner
- Deputy Commissioner General
- Commissioner-General
- Superintendent
- Chief Superintendent of the City Police
Equipment
Arms
The force employs a variety of weapons.
| Weapon | Origin | Type | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beretta PX4 Storm |  Italy |
Semi-automatic pistol | Standard issue |
| Bersa Thunder 9 |  Argentina | ||
| SIG Sauer 1911 |  United States |
DOEM tactical group | |
| Benelli M3 | Italy |
Shotgun | Standard issue |
| SIG Sauer MPX | United States |
Submachine gun | DOEM tactical group |
| SIG Sauer SIG516 | Carbine | ||
| SIG Sauer SIG716 DMR | Sniper rifle | ||
| FN 303 |  Belgium |
Riot control | Standard issue |
Vehicles
- Ford Focus EXE[6]
- Peugeot 408[7]
- Citroën C4 Lounge
- Chevrolet Meriva
- Ford Ranger[8]
- Toyota Hilux
- Piaggio MP3
- Honda Deauville NT700
