News
Received a call from a "bank adviser"? Verify first — don’t transfer your money
Police have recorded an increase in reports from victims who received phone calls from fraudsters posing as bank representatives. In some cases, the callers have ...
An Alpine Unit member becomes the first Slovenian police officer to obtain an international mountain guide licence in Bavaria
Sašo Ocvirk of the Celje Police Directorate is the first police officer in Slovenia to obtain an international mountain guide licence. In March, he completed an ...
Money and Crime – an exhibition that raises awareness opens in Ljubljana
NLB Muza, in collaboration with a wide network of Slovenian and international partners, has launched a temporary exhibition titled Money and Crime: A Never-Ending ...
2.Apr.2026
Delegation from Algerian General Directorate of National Security pays its first visit to the Slovenian police
On 25 and 26 March 2026, the Ministry of the Interior hosted a delegation from the General Directorate of National Security of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.
During the two-day meeting, representatives from the two countries discussed a coordinated action plan to deepen cooperation between law enforcement authorities over the coming two years, as well as the next steps for implementing these activities. The basis for implementing this plan is the Memorandum of Understanding on Police Cooperation, signed on 13 May 2025.
19.Mar.2026
Vote for the Best EU Project of 2026: two police initiatives among the finalists
Two police-led initiatives have been shortlisted in this year's 'EU Project, My Project' campaign. Members of the public are invited to cast their votes for their favourite finalist until 8 May.
18.Mar.2026
Pluto Famosa III retires from the Ljubljana Mounted Police Unit
The service horse Pluto Famosa III has concluded his long and distinguished career with the Mounted Police. Late last week, he was officially handed over to his new owner to begin a well-deserved retirement.
15.Nov.2021
Rank insignia and police symbols
11.Dec.2018
Task and Goals
Through the Law on Police, which took effect on 18 July, 1998, the police service became a body within the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Slovenia.
20.Jan.2010
1.Oct.2009
Police Day - 27 June
We have chosen 27 June as the Day of the Slovenian Police to commemorate the event in 1991 when police officers, who were members of the former police force at the time, clashed with the Yugoslav People’s Army at the Holmec border crossing.
30.Sep.2009
Mission, vision and values of the Police
30.Sep.2009
About the Slovenian Police
Police forces play an indispensable role everywhere in the world, enforcing the law and protecting people’s lives and property. In the same way, the Slovenian police are an important part of the security system of our country.