Law enforcement in North Macedonia is the responsibility of the Police of the Republic of North Macedonia (Macedonian: Полиција на Република Северна Македонија).[4]
The police headquarters are located in Skopje at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and also maintain an air base in nearby Idrizovo. Taiwan, Canada, and Italy have all contributed Bell Helicopter Textron helicopters to the police force's Macedonian Police Aviation Unit in cooperation with the Air Force of North Macedonia to help combat insurgencies the country.[5]
The law enforcement agencies of North Macedonia are regulated by the Constitution of 1991, the Law on Internal Affairs of 1995, the Criminal Procedure Code of 1997 and the Draft Law on Changes and Additions to the Criminal Procedure Code.[6] With police actions and behavior controlled by the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Law on Internal Affairs controlling the use of firearms by the police force. On July 1, 2003, the Law on the Police Academy was enacted, creating a police academy to train civil and border police officers.[7]
The force has been the subject of a number of recent reforms regarding both the Albanian insurgency,[8] and possible violations of human rights,[9][10] with NATO officials stating that the force was "not really up to European standards" as policemen lacked in skills and weapons.[11][12]
The Police were subject to scrutiny during Albanian riots on 9 July 1997 when protesters collected in the western town of Gostivar. Over 200 were wounded and three killed (two shot, one beaten to death)[12] in a resulting clash with police riot squads, and the Humans Rights Watch investigated allegations of police brutality.[12] These events underlined a continuing friction between the Macedonian Police force and Albanians living in North Macedonia.[12] The International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights reported that police abuse of suspects, particularly during initial arrest and detention, and police harassment of ethnic minorities is ongoing.[13]
The Police of North Macedonia work closely with the NATO peacekeepers in patrolling areas with high numbers of ethnic Albanians ever since the 2001 Macedonia conflict ended, and have been receiving weapons from surrendering Albanian insurgents.[8] Violent attacks, however, still occur as in 2001 three officers were killed by Albanian gunmen.[14]
A Notable Incident was when the Macedonian Police arrested a Horse in 2009 used by a crime smuggling ring to smuggle Air conditioners from Serbia. At that time the Police were not sure whether to press charges or not, but ultimately decided to not press charges against the Horse.[15]
On the 2nd of December, 2022, during a routine traffic stop, а driver was asked to show his documents, to which the driver didn't comply and proceeded to call an Armed group. Said group proceeded to chase the Police officers out of Aračinovo and into the Gazi Baba police station.[16][17][18]
The vehicle is used by all police offices, stations, departments in North Macedonia and is its most recognizable vehicle. There is another version of the vehicle that is used as a lead vehicle in traffic and escort security (CEO) of VIPs, officials etc. The only difference in appearance are the police lights which appear in blue and red instead of the usual blue.[20]
The vehicle used by the regular police, unlike the original, is fitted with a high roof. This van, without markings and without an upgraded roof, is also used by the special police. In 2014, a project for mobile police stations was promoted in the area of Skopje and this van was chosen to be the main vehicle used in this project.[22]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Police of North Macedonia news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2019 Learn how and when to remove this message Law enforcement in North Macedonia is the responsibility of the Police of the Republic of North Macedonia Macedonian Policiјa na Republika Severna Makedoniјa 4 Police of North MacedoniaPoliciјa Macedonian Agency overviewFormed1992Jurisdictional structureNational agencyNorth MacedoniaOperations jurisdictionNorth MacedoniaPrimary governing bodyGovernment of North MacedoniaSecondary governing bodyMinistry of Internal AffairsGeneral natureLocal civilian policeOperational structureHeadquartersSkopjeMinister responsibleOliver Spasovski Ministry of Internal AffairsAgency executiveMagdalena Nestorovska State Secretary of the MIAParent agencyGovernment of North MacedoniaChild agencyUBKFacilitiesStationsSkopje Kumanovo Shtip Strumica Bitola Ohrid and TetovoLight vehiclesChevrolet Spark 100 1 ScotersSym HD2 200i Piaggio Beverly 125 2 Helicoptersagusta AB206B 2 1 agusta ab212 1 bell 412ep 1 mil Mi 171 1 mil Mi 17V 5 1 DogsGerman ShepherdNotablesAnniversaryMay 7thAwardConstantinus 2013 Silver Medal 3 Websitewww mvr gov mk The police headquarters are located in Skopje at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and also maintain an air base in nearby Idrizovo Taiwan Canada and Italy have all contributed Bell Helicopter Textron helicopters to the police force s Macedonian Police Aviation Unit in cooperation with the Air Force of North Macedonia to help combat insurgencies the country 5 The law enforcement agencies of North Macedonia are regulated by the Constitution of 1991 the Law on Internal Affairs of 1995 the Criminal Procedure Code of 1997 and the Draft Law on Changes and Additions to the Criminal Procedure Code 6 With police actions and behavior controlled by the Criminal Procedure Code and the Law on Internal Affairs controlling the use of firearms by the police force On July 1 2003 the Law on the Police Academy was enacted creating a police academy to train civil and border police officers 7 The force has been the subject of a number of recent reforms regarding both the Albanian insurgency 8 and possible violations of human rights 9 10 with NATO officials stating that the force was not really up to European standards as policemen lacked in skills and weapons 11 12 Contents 1 History 2 Organization 2 1 Special Police 2 2 Former 3 Equipment 3 1 Vehicles 3 2 Former Vehicles 3 3 Dogs 3 4 Small Arms 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 ReferencesHistory editThe Police were subject to scrutiny during Albanian riots on 9 July 1997 when protesters collected in the western town of Gostivar Over 200 were wounded and three killed two shot one beaten to death 12 in a resulting clash with police riot squads and the Humans Rights Watch investigated allegations of police brutality 12 These events underlined a continuing friction between the Macedonian Police force and Albanians living in North Macedonia 12 The International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights reported that police abuse of suspects particularly during initial arrest and detention and police harassment of ethnic minorities is ongoing 13 The Police of North Macedonia work closely with the NATO peacekeepers in patrolling areas with high numbers of ethnic Albanians ever since the 2001 Macedonia conflict ended and have been receiving weapons from surrendering Albanian insurgents 8 Violent attacks however still occur as in 2001 three officers were killed by Albanian gunmen 14 A Notable Incident was when the Macedonian Police arrested a Horse in 2009 used by a crime smuggling ring to smuggle Air conditioners from Serbia At that time the Police were not sure whether to press charges or not but ultimately decided to not press charges against the Horse 15 On the 2nd of December 2022 during a routine traffic stop a driver was asked to show his documents to which the driver didn t comply and proceeded to call an Armed group Said group proceeded to chase the Police officers out of Aracinovo and into the Gazi Baba police station 16 17 18 Organization editBorder Police Lake Patrol Police Traffic Police Helicopter unit Special Police edit Special Operations Unit Tigers Rapid Deployment Unit Special Support Unit Unit for First Response and Intervention Alpha Former edit LionsEquipment editVehicles edit Vehicle Photo Origin Users Use Notes Light Vehicles Chevrolet Spark nbsp nbsp South Korea Regular and Traffic Police Patrolling and Transport 1 Dacia Duster nbsp nbsp Romania Forest and Border Police Patrolling and Transport Due to a lack of Vehicles the Police of North Macedonia has begun using Border Police vehicles as regular Police vehicles Land Rover Defender 110 nbsp nbsp United Kingdom Regular Special and Border Police Patrolling Transport and Surveillance The Border Police uses a modified Land Rover fitted with Cameras designed to monitor certain areas to prevent illegal crossings etc Skoda Octavia nbsp nbsp Czech Republic Regular and Traffic Police Patrolling and Transport Dacia Sandero nbsp nbsp Romania Traffic Police 19 Patrolling and Transport Ten in Service Skoda Yeti nbsp nbsp Czech Republic Regular and Traffic Police Patrolling and Transport The vehicle is used by all police offices stations departments in North Macedonia and is its most recognizable vehicle There is another version of the vehicle that is used as a lead vehicle in traffic and escort security CEO of VIPs officials etc The only difference in appearance are the police lights which appear in blue and red instead of the usual blue 20 BMW E46 nbsp nbsp Germany Regular and Traffic Police Patrolling and Transport Limited Use by certain departments 21 Volkswagen Transporter nbsp nbsp Germany Regular and Special Police Patrolling and Transport The vehicle used by the regular police unlike the original is fitted with a high roof This van without markings and without an upgraded roof is also used by the special police In 2014 a project for mobile police stations was promoted in the area of Skopje and this van was chosen to be the main vehicle used in this project 22 Ssangyong Rexton nbsp nbsp South Korea Border Police Patrolling and Transport Due to a lack of Vehicles the Police of North Macedonia has begun using Border Police vehicles as regular Police vehicles Dacia Dokker nbsp nbsp Romania nbsp France Patrolling and Transport Helicopters Bell 206B 2 nbsp nbsp United States nbsp Canada Helicopter Unit Patrolling and Transport One in Service Bell AB 212 nbsp nbsp United States nbsp Canada Helicopter Unit Patrolling and Transport One in Service Bell 412EP nbsp nbsp United States nbsp Canada Helicopter Unit Patrolling and Transport One in Service Mil Mi 171 nbsp nbsp Soviet Union nbsp Russia Helicopter Unit Patrolling and Transport One in Service Mil Mi 17V 5 nbsp nbsp Soviet Union nbsp Russia Helicopter Unit Patrolling and Transport Three in Service Motorcycles Honda ST1300 Pan European nbsp nbsp Japan Traffic Police CEO Transport Used by the Department for Vanguard Traffic and Escort Security CEO in its activities including the escort of VIPs officials etc 20 Sanyang SYM HD2 200i nbsp Taiwan Traffic Police CEO Transport Used by the Department for Vanguard Traffic and Escort Security CEO in its activities including the escort of VIPs officials etc 20 Piaggio Beverly nbsp nbsp Italy Traffic Police CEO Transport 120cc version is used 2 Armored Vehicles TM 170 nbsp nbsp Germany Special Police Transport Known as the Hermelin Stoat Ermine in English Used by the Special Operations Unit and the Rapid Deployment Unit BTR 80 nbsp nbsp Soviet Union nbsp Russia Special Police Transport Used by the Special Operations Unit and the Rapid Deployment Unit Wolf Armoured Vehicle nbsp nbsp Israel Special Police Transport Used by the Special Operations Unit and the Rapid Deployment Unit TOMA nbsp nbsp Turkey Special Police Unknown Former Vehicles edit Vehicle Photo Origin Users Use Notes Chrysler Cirrus nbsp nbsp United States Regular Police Patrolling and Transport 210 were purchased in 2000 and used into the 2010s averaging more than 500 000 kilometres 310 000 mi traveled each 23 24 25 26 Jeep Cherokee nbsp nbsp United States Regular Police Patrolling and Transport Mercedes Benz W124 nbsp nbsp Germany Regular Police Patrolling and Transport Volkswagen Polo Mk3 nbsp nbsp Germany Regular Police Patrolling and Transport Dogs edit Breed Photo Origin Users Notes German Shepherd nbsp nbsp Germany K9 Unit Small Arms edit Name Photo Type Origin Notes Pistols Zastava CZ 99 nbsp Pistol nbsp Yugoslavia nbsp Serbia 9 19mm Standard issued pistol of the police Glock17 nbsp Pistol nbsp Austria 9x19mm Used by the Special Operations Unit Submachine guns H amp K MP5 nbsp Submachine gun nbsp Germany 9 19mm Used by the Special Operations Unit Assault Rifles Zastava M70 nbsp Assault rifle nbsp Yugoslavia nbsp North Macedonia nbsp Serbia 7 62 39mm Used for special situations such as armed conflict but can also be used daily by police station guards AR M1 nbsp Assault rifle nbsp Bulgaria 7 62 39mm and 5 56 45mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit IWI Tavor nbsp Bullpup Assault Rifle nbsp Israel 5 56 45mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit IWI Tavor X95 nbsp Bullpup Assault Rifle nbsp Israel 5 56 45mm Used by the Special Operations Unit Zastava M92 nbsp Assault rifle nbsp Yugoslavia nbsp Serbia 7 62 39mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit Sniper Rifles Zastava M76 nbsp Sniper rifle nbsp Yugoslavia nbsp Serbia 7 92 57mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit Zastava M93 nbsp Sniper rifle nbsp Serbia 12 7 108mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit Sako TRG 42 nbsp Sniper rifle nbsp Finland 12 7 57mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit McMillan TAC 50 nbsp Sniper rifle nbsp United States 50 BMG Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit AI AXMC nbsp Sniper rifle nbsp United Kingdom 7 62 51mm 338 Lapua Magnum and 300 Winchester Magnum Used by the Special Operations Unit SVD Dragunov nbsp Sniper rifle nbsp Soviet Union nbsp Russia 7 62 54mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit Machine guns PKM nbsp Machine gun nbsp Soviet Union nbsp Russia 7 62 54mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit Zastava M84 nbsp Machine gun nbsp Yugoslavia nbsp Serbia 7 62 54mm Used by the Rapid Deployment Unit IWI Negev nbsp Machine gun nbsp Israel 5 56 45mm Used by the Special Operations Unit Gallery edit nbsp Pre 2019 licence plates of the Macedonian Police nbsp License plate on the front of Macedonian Police vehicles nbsp License plate on the back of Macedonian Police vehicles nbsp Police in v Radusha in 2001 nbsp Special units Tigers and Lions in 2001See also edit nbsp North Macedonia portal Intelligence Agency Domestic intelligence agency Administration for Security and Counterintelligence Foreign intelligence agency Military Service for Security and Intelligence G2 Military 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