Cyprus Police

Cyprus Police was created according to Art. 130 of the Republic of Cyprus constitution of 1960. Cyprus police operates under the supervision of the Minister of Justice and Public Order and is responsible for a wide range of duties, according to Article 6, for the maintenance of law and order, the preservation of peace, the prevention and detection of crime and the apprehension of offenders all in line with preserving the citizens’ rights. Currently Cyprus Police follows the Chief’s strategic mission which is designed to encourage and improve police relations with the citizens, with the view of reducing crime and safeguarding human rights.

Cyprus Police is the south-eastern Mediterranean safe keeper of the European Union, with the duty to block criminals and any other illegal activity to enter and travel in EU soil. By combating criminality, battling cross-border crime and combating fraud in CY prevents illegal activities from spreading to the EU. Cyprus Police comprises several departments which are dealing with preventing and combating crime in all forms and are working to fulfill the goals set by the European Commission and Council conclusions.