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This year's International Missing Children's Day campaign serves as a reminder that home should be safe
The Slovenian police, in cooperation with police forces from other European countries, have once again taken part in a joint prevention campaign to mark 25 May, ...
Damir Ivančić Takes Over as Head of Maribor Police Directorate; Borut Kocet to Head Murska Sobota Police Directorate
On 28 May 2025, Damir Ivančić, the former Director of the Murska Sobota Police Directorate, officially assumed the position of Head of the Maribor Police ...
Have you received a text message about a traffic offence? Beware: it’s a scam
At the beginning of May, the Police were notified that individuals had been receiving suspicious text messages claiming to be from the "Slovenian Traffic Police".
15.May.2026
Slovenian police officers take part at the 2026 European Police Championships Marathon in the Czech Republic
A team of Slovenian police officers took part in the 2026 USPE European Police Championships Marathon, held from 1 to 4 May as part of the Prague Marathon. The latter attracted around 16,000 runners, including around 190 police officers from 22 countries.
13.May.2026
We strongly support the top athletes and coaches employed by the Police
Minister of the Interior Branko Zlobko and Director General of the Police Damjan PetriÄŤ held a reception for the top Slovenian athletes and coaches employed by the Police. They particularly thanked alpine skier Ilka Ĺ tuhec, who concluded her professional sports career this year. Ski jumping champions Nika and Domen Prevc were awarded the Silver Shield of the Police for outstanding achievements and their contribution to promotion of the Police.
4.May.2026
Stay calm and safe, even in traffic jams
In recent days, two serious road accidents have occurred on the Primorska motorway, causing complete closures lasting several hours and severe traffic congestion. Such incidents and heavy post-holiday traffic put an extra strain on drivers, which is reflected in driver frustration and fatigue.
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.