Latvian Auxiliary Police
Latvian collaborationist police units during World War II / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Latvian Auxiliary Police was a paramilitary force created from Latvian volunteers and conscripts by the Nazi German authorities who occupied the country in June/July 1941. It was part of the Schutzmannschaft (Shuma), native police forces organized by the Germans in occupied territories and subordinated to the Order Police (Ordnungspolizei; Orpo). Some units of the Latvian auxiliary police were involved in the Holocaust.
Latvian Auxiliary Police | |
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Active | from July 1941 |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Engagements | Holocaust in Latvia, Anti-partisan operations in Belarus |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Roberts Blūzmanis |
In addition to regular stationary police (patrolmen in cities and towns), 30 police battalions were formed. These mobile groups carried out guard duties of strategic objects or building fortifications, participated in anti-partisan operations and fought on the Eastern Front.