Polismyndigheten

Polismyndigheten, or the Swedish Police Authority, is a government agency under the Ministry of Justice responsible for policing across Sweden. It was established on 1 January 2015 as part of a nationwide reform that merged the former National Police Board and the regional police authorities into a single, unified agency tasked with nationwide policing.

The authority's mandate covers crime prevention and investigation, public order, traffic control, and national security considerations. It handles criminal investigations, emergency response, and various forms of field policing, including patrols and crime-scene operations. It also contributes to border security and crisis management in cooperation with other agencies.

Polismyndigheten is organized with a central administration and regional police authorities that operate across the country. The agency is led by the National Police Commissioner, who reports to the Government. The Police Authority collaborates with Säpo (the Swedish Security Service) on national security matters and with the Public Prosecution Authority on prosecutions. It participates in international police cooperation through Interpol, Europol, and EU policing networks.

In its ongoing work, the agency seeks to strengthen uniform policing, modernization, and data-driven operations, improving efficiency and trust in policing while adapting to evolving crime patterns, including organized crime, cybercrime, and terrorism.