POLICING SYSTEM

I C E L A N D A N D P A K I S T A N
 POLICING SYSTEM

ICELAND
 POLICING SYSTEM IN ICELAND

In Iceland, there are nine distinct police departments, each headed by a chief of police. Under the
Minister's direction, the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police (NCIP) manages police
matters in compliance with this Regulation and the Police Act. In addition to providing specific central
services to the police services, the National Commissioner of Police is in charge of organizing and
coordinating police operations. The Minister of Justice is the highest ranking police official in Iceland.
This indicates that the Minister does not interfere with the Police Act, the Criminal Procedure Act, or
the Act on the Government Offices of Iceland in the exercise of his general administrative and
supervisory powers over the police.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
THE 9 POLICE DEPARTMENTSIN ICELAND
The Suðurnes Police
The Westman Islands Police
The Eastman Islands Police
The South Iceland Police
The East Iceland Police
The North Iceland Police
The North West Iceland Police
The West Iceland Police
The West North Iceland Police
RANKS
National Police Commissioner
Police Commissioner
Deputy National Police Commissioner
Deputy Police Commissioner
Chief Superintendent
Superintendent
Chief Inspector
Detective Chief Inspector
Inspector
Detective Inspector
Police Constable
Police Cadet
Temporary Replacement Police Constable
Temporarily hired constable
 UNIFORM
The police wear black uniforms marked with traditional
black and white checked markings and the police star. The
working uniform varies from a traditional service uniform
(shirt and trousers) to tactical overalls. The old traditional
Icelandic service uniform is now used as a dress uniform.
The trousers patrol officers use are made from a f i re-
resistant material. Although police officers carry only
extendable batons and MK- 4 OC- spray (pepper spray)
whilst on duty, they are trained in the use of f i rearms and
are issued firearms in certain situations. Most patrol
vehicles are equipped with f i rearms in order to l imit the
response time needed in assignments that demand armed
police.
VEHICLES
In Iceland, police vehicles are white with the
Icelandic word for "police", Lögreglan, written in blue
letters. Starting in Spring 2018, Volvo V90 Cross
Country vehicles entered service with police districts
across the country. The new vehicles were the first to
use a new livery designed to improve visibility and
were based on other European police vehicle liveries,
retiring a livery that had been used by the Icelandic
police since 2002. The previous vehicle livery
consisted of blue and red stripes with the police star
overlaying the stripes on the front doors. All
markings are made of reflective material and the
emergency lights are all blue.
 SALARY
The Icelandic Police is a national police force responsible
for maintaining law and order, protecting citizens and
enforcing the law. However, this unconventional approach
has proven to be highly effective, with Iceland consistently
ranking as one of the safest countries in the world. This
success can be attributed to various factors, one of them
being the competitive salary structure for its officers.
In Iceland, police officers are well-compensated, with a
starting salary of around $36,000 per year. This may seem
modest compared to other western countries, but when
considering the cost of living in Iceland, it is a respectable
amount. The salary increases with years of service, and a
senior officer can earn up to $65,000 per year. In addition
to their base salary, officers also receive various benefits,
including health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement
plans.
WEAPONS
The Icelandic police force, known as 'Lögreglan,' is unarmed on a
day-to-day basis. This means that officers do not carry firearms
while on patrol or responding to calls. Instead, they rely on other
tools and tactics to maintain law and order.
One of these tools is the use of batons or expandable batons. These
are non-lethal weapons that are used to subdue and control a
suspect without causing serious harm. They are also equipped with
pepper spray, which is used to disable and disorientate a
perpetrator.
Icelandic police officers are highly trained in hand-to-hand combat
and defensive tactics. This allows them to physically restrain a
suspect without the need for weapons. In addition to these tools,
the Icelandic police force also uses a unique tactic called 'net-
casting.' This involves using a net to immobilize a suspect,
minimizing the need for physical force or weapons.
 MOTTO

"With laws shall land be built."

- Iceland -
 POLICING SYSTEM

PAKISTAN
 POLICING SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN

Law enforcement in Pakistan is one of the three main components of the

criminal justice system of Pakistan, alongside the judiciary and the prisons.
The country has a mix of federal, provincial and territorial police forces
with both general and specialised functions, but the senior ranks of all
the provincial forces and most of the federal ones are manned by members
of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP).
POLICE UNITS
Anti-Riot Force (ARF)
Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA)
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD)
Organized Crime Unit (CIA)
Special Protection Unit (SPU)
Punjab Elite Force
Punjab Boundary Force
Punjab River Police
Punjab Traffic Police
Punjab Highway Patrol
Dolphin Force
Punjab Constabulary
 UNIFORM
The traditional uniform of Pakistani
provincial police officers is a black shirt
with tan trousers. In 2017, police in
Punjab transitioned to an olive green
uniform, but reverted to the traditional
uniform in 2019 . In 2020 , all provinces
decided to adopt the uniform worn in
Islamabad - light blue or white shirts with
dark blue trousers.
VEHICLES
Mohafiz (internal security vehicle).
The Mohafiz is a family of internal security
vehicles designed and manufactured by
Heavy Industries Taxila with Cavalier
Group also designing later production
models.
 SALARY
The current salary structure for police officers in Pakistan is
significantly lower compared to other countries in the region.
According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime, the average salary for a police officer in Pakistan is only
$200 per month, which is significantly lower than the
international standard of $450 per month. This low salary has
been a major concern for many years, and it has had a
significant impact on the morale and motivation of the police
force.
One of the major reasons for this low salary is the lack of
proper budget allocation for the police department. The overall
budget for the police force in Pakistan is only around 2.5% of
the total budget, which is significantly lower than the
international average of 5%. This lack of funding for the police
department not only affects the salaries of police officers but
also hinders the overall functioning of the department, including
providing necessary equipment and training.
WEAPONS
They are equipped with a variety of weapons,
including handguns, rifles, and shotguns. These
weapons are used in a variety of situations, ranging
from routine patrolling to handling riots and other law
and order situations.
One of the major challenges faced by the
policing system in Pakistan is the lack of
proper training and accountability of the police
officers. In many cases, the police officers are
not adequately trained in the use of weapons,
leading to the mishandling of firearms and the
use of excessive force. This has resulted in the
loss of innocent lives and has raised questions
about the competence of the police force.
 MOTTO

"To Serve and Protect Our Punjab,

Always Stand With People"
- Pakistan -
 THANK YOU
R E G U S T A , R J U N R . B S C R I M I N O L O G Y
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