Provincial police

This article is about Italian provincial police. For Canadian provincial police, see Law enforcement in Canada. For Indian state police service, see Provincial Police Service. For other uses, see State police.
Polizia provinciale
The Italian Local Police coat of arms
The Italian Local Police coat of arms
Agency overview
FormedAugust 31, 1907
Employees2/3.000
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionItaly
General nature
Operational structure
Overseen byProvincial government
Elected officer responsible
  • Provincial council president
Agency executive
  • Commander/service director
Parent agencyProvincial government
Notables
Significant Role
  • Forest security, traffic controls
Anniversary
  • Saint Sebastian
Polizia provinciale patrol car in the province of Salerno

In Italy, polizia provinciale is the provincial-level police forces.