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Road closures in some parts of the country during the Tour of Slovenia international cycling race – a reminder
Over the next few days, from 17 to 21 June 2026, another major cycling event will take place across the country: the 32nd Tour of Slovenia international cycling ...
Government lifts checks at borders with Croatia and Hungary
The Government of the Republic of Slovenia decided to lift the temporarily reintroduced control at the internal borders with Croatia and Hungary. The government’s ...
Beloved police dog handler Janez Tonejc named honorary guest of Animal Lovers Festival
Slovenian police officers once again took part in the Animal Lovers Festival, held in Nova Gorica at the end of May. Visitors were able to learn more about police ...
5.Jun.2026
Danijel Lorbek takes over as police chief: "We will continue to strive to ensure that the Slovenian police perform well and keep people safe."
After yesterday, 4 June 2026, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia appointed Danijel Lorbek as acting Director General of the Police, following a proposal by the Minister of the Interior, a handover ceremony was held today at the General Police Administration. On this occasion, Lorbek issued a statement to the media today.
4.Jun.2026
Panel discussion Silent Messages: Children’s Distress on the Phone attended by around 350 participants in Murska Sobota
On 4 June 2026, to mark the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, the Pomurje Social Work Centre, the Murska Sobota Police Directorate and the Urban Municipality of Murska Sobota organised a panel discussion entitled Silent Messages: Children’s Distress on the Phone.
3.Jun.2026
Central Ceremony in Krško Opens a Month of Celebrations Marking Slovenian Police Day
Today, a state ceremony in Krško officially marked the beginning of the most festive month of the year for the Slovenian Police. Throughout June, a series of events takes place across the country to celebrate Police Day, serving as an expression of respect, support, and gratitude to both former and current employees for their invaluable contribution to safety and security in Slovenia.
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.