Lögreglan
Lögreglan, the Icelandic Police, is the national police service of Iceland. It is responsible for maintaining public order and safety, preventing and investigating crime, enforcing laws, and providing emergency response. The force operates across the country through district police stations and is led by the Director of Public Safety, known as the Lögreglustjóri.
Organization and duties: The Lögreglan is organized into regional police districts with local stations, supplemented by
Procedures and policy: Icelandic police emphasize professional standards, human rights, and community policing as guiding principles.
Oversight and cooperation: Lögreglan operates under Icelandic law and the authority of the Ministry of Justice
Role in society: The police’s responsibilities span crime prevention, investigation, traffic safety, public order, disaster response,