| Formation | 1851 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Dresden |
| Dissolved | 1866 |
| Type | Secret police |
Region | Central Europe |
Official language | German |
The Police Union of German States was the first known initiative for international law enforcement cooperation. Established in 1851 in response to the Revolutions of 1848, the organization served as an information exchange among the secret police forces of a number of German-speaking countries.