The Police Department and the Directorate of the Police constitues the central authority for the police. The Police department is administratively responsible for the Superior Prosecution Authority and the Military Disciplinary Authority.
The Police Department is organised in two sections:
Section for planning and research covers the areas of:
- Crime politics
- International police cooperation
- Norwegian Police Security Service
- Emergency preparation
- Administration
Section for administrative development covers the areas of:
- Management
- Control with subordinate agencies
- Information technology
- Organisational development
- Personnel
- Administration
- Finance
Subordinate agencies
