How Many Police Are in Iceland

The total number of police officers in Iceland remained stable between 2010 and 2019. In 2019, there were 666 police officers in the country. Moreover, the share of female officers has increased over the last decade, from under 80 in 2010 to 130 in 2019, although the majority of police officers in Iceland are men.

Is there no police in Iceland?

In Iceland, the Police (Icelandic: Lögreglan, lit. ‘the Law Order’) is the national police force of Iceland. It is responsible for law enforcement throughout the country, except in Icelandic territorial waters which fall under the jurisdiction of the Icelandic Coast Guard.

How is the police in Iceland?

Policemen in Iceland are not armed except with a small baton or nightstick. However, the Reykjavik police force has a special squadron trained in the use of firearms and in operations against armed individuals or other violent people. The Reykjavik Police Commissioner is the head of the Immigration Office.