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Head of the Swedish Police Authority From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The National Police Commissioner of Sweden (Swedish: rikspolischef) is the head of the Swedish Police Authority, appointed by the Government, responsible for all activities of the police. The current Commissioner is Petra Lundh, who began serving December 1, 2023.
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| National Police Commissioner of the Swedish Police Authority | |
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| Rikspolischef | |
 Epaulette worn for the grade of National Police Commissioner (post-2015) | |
| Reports to | Government of Sweden |
| Seat | Polishuset, Kungsholmen, Stockholm |
| Appointer | Government of Sweden |
| Term length | 6 years option to extended up to 3 years |
| Formation | 1965 |
| First holder | Carl Persson |
| Deputy | Head of the National Operations Department |
| Website | Official website |
The office was created with the establishment of the National Police Board and the nationalization of the Swedish police in 1965.[1] The Commissioner is appointed by the Government for a period of six years, with an option to extend, but as a rule for no more than three years. The person holding the office must be a Swedish citizen.[2] Beyond that, the Government has considerable latitude in the recruitment of a new Commissioner, as the only legal framework is a single article in the constitution, leaving wide room for interpretation: "Appointments to posts at administrative authorities [organized] under the Government are made by the Government [...] When making appointments to posts within the State administration, only objective factors, such as merit and competence, shall be taken into account."[3][a] The government has the power to dismiss a Commissioner for "extraordinary" and serious reasons, or if it's "in the nation's best interest." The Commissioner may also be reassigned to a different post, if called for due to organizational change, but only after a court decision.[2][3]
The current Commissioner is Petra Lundh.
The following lists commissioners in chronological order:[1]
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