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The Slovenian police marks UN International Day of Police Cooperation
Today, 7 September, the Slovenian police joins police agencies around the world in marking the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, highlighting ...
Exhibition "From X-ray Inspections to Modern Robots" opens to mark the 50th anniversary of the Bomb Disposal Unit
On Friday, 4 September 2026, a temporary exhibition titled "From X-ray Inspections to Modern Robots: 50 Years of the Bomb Disposal Unit" was officially opened at the ...
Matoz and Jager visit Agra agriculture fair, where police officers present their work and advise on crime prevention and safety on farms
Police officers partook at the annual 64th Agra International Agricultural and Food Fair held between 22 and 26 August 2026 at the exhibition centre in Gornja ...
7.Aug.2026
More than 177 kilograms of cannabis seized in ObreĹľje
Details of a case involving the successful seizure of over 177 kilograms of illegal drugs were presented at today’s press conference at the Novo mesto Police Directorate.
29.Jul.2026
With high and very high fire risk declared across the country, open fires in natural environment strictly prohibited - warning
The Slovenian Civil Protection and Rescue Administration declared very high fire risk in the natural environment under the Decree on Protection against Fire in the Natural Environment as of 30 July 2026 in the municipalities of Koper, Sežana, Divača, Hrpelje–Kozina, Komen, Nova Gorica, Miren–Kostanjevica and Renče–Vogrsko. High fire risk in the natural environment has been declared in all other municipalities in Slovenia.
12.Jul.2026
Conclusion of the search for a dangerous and armed suspect in the wider Uršna sela area – information from the press conference
At a press conference held by the Novo Mesto Police Directorate on 12 July 2026, the police presented the conclusion of their two-day operation to investigate several violent criminal offences and to search for a dangerous, aggressive and armed suspect in the wider Uršna sela area.
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.