Algerian police
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The Directorate General for National Security (Arabic: المديرية العامة للأمن الوطني (also DGSN, Sûreté nationale, or Sûreté) is the national civil police force of Algeria. It polices Algeria's larger cities and urban areas. The Sûreté is part of the Ministry of Interior and is charged with maintaining law and order, protecting life and property, investigating crimes, and apprehending offenders. It also performs other routine police functions, including traffic control.
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Directorate General for National Security المديرية العامة للأمن الوطني | |
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Formed | 22 July 1962 |
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National agency | Algeria |
Operations jurisdiction | Algeria |
Governing body | Cabinet of Algeria |
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Overseen by | Direction générale de la police nationale |
Headquarters | Algiers, Algeria |
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