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Cyprus Police forms an important part of the administrative infrastructure of the island. The police force of Cyprus is responsible for the safety and security of the people living on the island as well as the tourists visiting there. The maintenance of law and order is one of the major tasks of Cyprus Police.
The duties of the police force of Cyprus include the timely detection of crime as well as the prevention of it. The criminal offenders need to be apprehended by the Cyprus Police. The maintenance of traffic on the island and the prevention of accidents also form a part of the duties of the police force of Cyprus.
The legislations followed by the Cyprus Police to ensure peaceful living conditions on the island include the norms put down in the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus. The other legislations are Police Regulations, Police Law, Cap 285 (as par the amendments ) and the Police Standing Orders which are issued by the Chief of Police.
The flag of Cyprus Police has a blue background. The logo of the police force of Cyprus is at the center of the flag. The color of the logo is white and symbolizes the Cyprus police force. The headquarters of Cyprus Police are located in Paphos.
The headquarters of Cyprus Police also houses the only office of the Interpol on the island, the NCB. The office is directly commanded by the European Union and the International Police Cooperation Directorate. The NCB takes a active part in the workings of Cyprus Police regarding matters of international importance.
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