Duties
Rigspolitiet are required to perform a number of duties as outlined by the force policy and Denmark's Justice Act and in the Act on Police Activities:
- To prevent criminal offences, breaches of the public peace and order and danger to the safety of individuals and public security;
- To avert any danger of breach of the public peace and order and any danger to the safety of individuals and public security;
- To put an end to criminal activities and to investigate and prosecute criminal offences;
- To assist citizens in other dangerous situations;
- To carry out checks, controls and supervision in accordance with applicable law;
- To assist other authorities in accordance with applicable law; and
- To perform other duties following from applicable law or otherwise naturally associated with police activities.
In addition to law enforcement duties, Rigspolitiet are also tasked with administrative duties, including administering driving tests, weapons licences and vehicle licences as well as issuing police clearance certificates and criminal records.
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