Syrian Public Security Police
The Public Security Police (Arabic: شرطة الأمن العام) is the main police service of Syria. It is charged with maintaining law and order, protecting life and property and investigating crimes. It also performs other routine police functions, including traffic control.
| Public Security Police شرطة الأمن العام shurtat al'amn aleami | |
|---|---|
| Common name | Syrian Police, Internal Security Forces |
| Abbreviation | SPSP/SP |
| Motto | الشرطة في خدمة الشعب Police is for the service of people |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1945 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Employees | 80,000 (2021) |
| Annual budget | LS 7,825,000 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Operations jurisdiction | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Size | 185,180 km2 |
| Population | 18,437,288 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Criminal Code |
| Governing body | Criminal Security Directorate |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Overviewed by | Government of Syria |
| Headquarters | Damascus, Syria |
| Agency executive | |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Interior |
| Facilities | |
| Patrol cars | Opel Omega B1, Opel Omega B2, Honda Accord, Ford Courier, Beijing BJ212, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Hilux |
| Armoured personnel carriers | BTR-60, BTR-152, BRDM-2, Shortland Mk 3, Shortland Mk 4 |
| Helicopters | at least 2 MI-171SH |
| Notables | |
| Anniversary |
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| Website | |
| http://syriamoi.gov.sy | |
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