General Directorate of Security

General Directorate of Security
Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü
Common name Polis
Abbreviation EGM

Logo of the General Directorate of Security
Agency overview
Employees 270.791
Legal personality Governmental: Government agency
Jurisdictional structure
National agency Turkey
Constituting instrument Law on Duties and Powers of the Police
General nature
Operational structure
Elected officer responsible Efkan Ala, Interior Minister
Agency executive Mehmet Celalettin Lekesiz, General Director
Parent agency Ministry of the Interior
Website
http://www.egm.gov.tr/

The General Directorate of Security (Turkish: Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü, EGM) are the civilian police force responsible for law enforcement in Turkey.

Structure

In the provinces, it operates under the command of governors (Turkish: vali) and district governors (Turkish: kaymakam). Civil administrators (Turkish: mülki amir) are responsible for the security and wellbeing of towns and districts. The Turkish national Police (TNP) operates within the network of the civil administration system and carries out its duties under the command and control of the civil authority. Town governors and heads of district administrations supervise the force.[1]

The TNP is organised as follows:[2]

Function and mission

In general, the police’s realm of responsibility is geographically located inside the municipal boundaries in Turkey. In accordance with the “Law on Duties and Powers of the Police”, the duties of the Police are to:[3]

The TNP also has political duties such as the protection of the integrity of the state and the preservation of constitutional order. Furthermore, the TNP has administrative functions, including preventive, protective and assistance duties.

A Traffic Services Department, a Highways Traffic Security Council and a Supreme Board for Highway Security have been established in order to deal with traffic problems more effectively.

The TNP hosts the Istanbul Conference on Democracy and Global Security.[4]

Units

All Turkish police officers wear navy-blue uniforms and caps. Patrol cars can be identified by their unique blue-white design and the writing “Polis” (Turkish for 'Police') on the side doors and hood. Superintendents and inspectors wear silver stars rank on their shoulders. Highest-ranking officers wear gold stars.

Some well-known police units in Turkey are:

Training

The TNP receives two categories of training, the first being in-service training provided by the Department of Education operating directly under the General Directorate of Security; whereas pre-profession training is provided by the Police Academy. The Police Academy offers five different training programs:

Two Police Colleges (high school), in Ankara and Bursa, also operate directly under the General Directorate of Security. There are other educational institutions that give expert in-service training, such as the Turkish International Academy Against Drugs and Organized Crime and the Crime Investigation and Research Education Center.

Equipment

Handguns

Submachine guns

Riot Control

Vehicles

Aircraft

See also

References

  1. ↑ "General information". Policing Profiles of Participating and Partner States. Polis.osce.org. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  2. ↑ "Structure". Policing Profiles of Participating and Partner States. Polis.osce.org. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  3. ↑ "Functions". Policing Profiles of Participating and Partner States. Polis.osce.org. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  4. ↑ "Home". Istanbulconference.info. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
  5. ↑ "Modern Firearms". Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Modern Firearms". Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  7. ↑ Jones, Richard D.; Ness, Leland S., eds. (January 27, 2009). Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010 (35th ed.). Coulsdon: Jane's Information Group. ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.
  8. ↑ Mynet. "Toplumsal Olaylar İçin Yeni Silah Haberi ve Son Dakika Haberler Mynet". Mynet Haber. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  9. ↑ http://www.camoluk.gov.tr/ortak_icerik/camoluk/DSCF4053.JPG
  10. ↑ "Polise tam zırhlı TOMA ve mayına karşı Kirpi". Sabah. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  11. 1 2 "Polise 100 milyonluk zırhlı araç". 21 August 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  12. ↑ "Polisi de "Kirpi" koruyacak!". CNN Türk. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  13. ↑ "Sayfalar - UCAK". Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  14. 1 2 3 "Sayfalar - Bell 429 Album". Retrieved 28 July 2015.
  15. ↑ http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-police-ramping-up-drone-purchases-in-fight-against-terror.aspx?pageID=238&nID=87342&NewsCatID=345
  16. ↑ http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-police-ramping-up-drone-purchases-in-fight-against-terror.aspx?pageID=238&nID=87342&NewsCatID=345

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