Public Security Police (Syria)
| Public Security Police شرطة الأمن العام shurtat al'amn aleami | |
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Police emblem of the Damascus Governorate | |
| Common name | Syrian Police, Internal Security Forces |
| Abbreviation | SPSP/ISF |
| Motto | الشرطة في خدمة الشعب Police is for the service of people |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 29 May, 1945 |
| Dissolved | 8 December 2024 |
| Superseding agency | General Security Service |
| Employees | 80,000 (2021) |
| Annual budget | LS 7,825,000 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| National agency (Operations jurisdiction) | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Operations jurisdiction | Syrian Arab Republic |
| Size | 185,180 km2 |
| Population | 18,437,288 |
| Legal jurisdiction | Criminal Code |
| Governing body | Criminal Security Directorate |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Overseen by | Government of Syria |
| Headquarters | Damascus, Syria |
| Agency executive | |
| Parent agency | Ministry of Interior |
| Directorates | List of Directorates
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| Facilities | |
| Patrol cars | Opel Omega B1, Opel Omega B2, Honda Accord, Ford Courier, Beijing BJ212, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Hilux |
| Armoured personnel carriers | BTR-60, BTR-152, BRDM-2, Shortland Mk 3, Shortland Mk 4 |
| Helicopters | at least 2 MI-171SH |
| Notables | |
| Anniversary |
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| Website | |
| http://syriamoi.gov.sy | |
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The Public Security Police (Arabic: شرطة الأمن العام) was the main police service of Ba'athist Syria. It was charged with maintaining law and order, protecting life and property and investigating crimes. It also performed other routine police functions, including traffic control.