Law enforcement in Portugal

Law enforcement in Portugal originated with local communities, under the authority of feudal lords and courts.

In modern times, it is the responsibility of three bodies:

Guarda Nacional Republicana: National Republican Guard. The Portuguese national gendarmerie force that mainly work out of major cities but in 98% of the Portuguese territory and provides a national highway patrol, a fiscal guard and a national environment protection police. Polícia de Segurança Pública: Public Security Police. The Portuguese national civilian police force that works in larger urban areas, as well as at border checks. Polícia Judiciária: Judicial Police. Overseen by the Public Ministry, they investigate criminal cases.

See also Maritime Authority System

Islands: Law enforcement in Madeira Law enforcement in the Azores

Crime: Crime in Portugal Police brutality in Portugal Police corruption in Portugal

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