Cities Police
Former Greek police force / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Cities Police (Greek: Αστυνομία Πόλεων) was a Greek police force extant from 1921 to 1984, responsible for policing urban areas. It complemented the Hellenic Gendarmerie, which was responsible for rural and suburban areas.
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Cities Police Astynomia Poleon Αστυνομία Πόλεων | |
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Formed | 1921 |
Dissolved | 1 November 1984 |
Superseding agency | Hellenic Police |
Employees | 10,000–12,000 |
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Operations jurisdiction | Greece |
Legal jurisdiction | City of Athens, Piraeus, Patras and Corfu |
Governing body | Ministry of Public Order |
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