Law enforcement in Latvia
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Law enforcement in Latvia is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior. The main security organizations are:
- the State Police (VP)
- police forces of the municipalities of Latvia (PP)
- State Border Guard (RS)
- State Security Service (VDD, formerly - Security Police)
In 2003, the State Police consisted of 8,222 officers.[1]
The civilian intelligence agency - Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) - is directly responsible to the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia. The military intelligence service - the Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) - is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence.[2]
