Police Service

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The Police of Türkiye (Turkish: Türkiye Polis Teşkilatı) is the national law enforcement agency of Türkiye, operating under the Ministry of Interior since its formal organization in the mid-19th century during the Ottoman Empire. The modern Turkish National Police was officially established in 1845 with the founding of the "Zabtiye Müşirliği" during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I. It has since evolved into the primary civil law enforcement body in the Republic of Türkiye.

The Police of Türkiye operates according to the Law on the Duties and Powers of the Police (Polis Vazife ve Salahiyet Kanunu), which outlines its responsibilities, authority, and conduct. This law has undergone various revisions and updates, with key modern reforms instituted under the governance of the Grand National Assembly and implemented by the Ministry of Interior.


TERRORISM MONITORING SITUATION
Security Classification: OFFICIAL

What are terrorism threat levels?
Terrorism threat levels indicate the likelihood of a terrorist attack in the Republic of Türkiye. There are two published threat levels.

There are 5 categories at which the threat levels could be set:

LOW - an attack is highly unlikely
MODERATE - an attack is possible, but not likely
SUBSTANTIAL - an attack is likely
SEVERE - an attack is highly likely
CRITICAL - an attack is highly likely in the near future

Members of the public should always remain alert to the danger of terrorism and report any suspicious activity to the police by dialing local emergency numbers — 155 (Police), 112 (General Emergency); from mobile phones, 112 is available across all operators. For terrorism-related concerns, citizens can also contact the Turkish National Police Anti-Terror Hotline at 140. If your information does not relate to an imminent threat, you may also contact the General Directorate of Security (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü) through their official communication channels.

Current National Threat Level
The threat to the Republic of Türkiye from all forms of terrorism is SUBSTANTIAL.*

 

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The Presidential Security Directorate of Türkiye is the primary government agency tasked with protecting members of the country's constitutional institutions. Personnel from this directorate provide security for key Turkish state officials and visiting foreign dignitaries, including the President of the Republic of Türkiye, the National Assembly, the Presidency of the Constitutional Court, the Council of Ministers, and other high-level bodies. In addition to its protective duties, the agency supports investigations into crimes targeting these institutions.

The Presidential Security Directorate operates under the framework set by Turkish law and is supported by related units within the General Directorate of Security (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü EGM) and, in matters of national importance, the National Intelligence Organization (Millî İstihbarat Teşkilatı MİT). The roots of the institution go back to the early republican period, with influences from the security structures of the late Ottoman era.

As of recent years, the unit has grown into a comprehensive organization comprising thousands of personnel, both in uniform and in plain clothes. It operates secure communication systems for senior officials, coordinates the security of presidential residences and convoys, and is equipped with advanced surveillance and tactical capabilities. It plays a key role in Türkiye’s national security architecture and holds the authority to coordinate with other state agencies in protective operations.

Organizational Structure Includes:

• Presidential Protection Unit (Protection of the President and family)
• Cabinet Protection Unit (Protection of Ministers and their offices)
• Parliamentary Protection Unit (Protection of the Grand National Assembly)
• Foreign Dignitary Security Unit (For visiting heads of state and delegations)
• Tactical Operations and Reconnaissance Teams
• Special Forces Unit (Özel Harekât) assigned to high-risk protection duties
• Motorized Escort and Convoy Teams
• Presidential Guard Regiment (Cumhurbaşkanlığı Muhafız Alayı) – ceremonial unit
• Special Communications and Information Security Unit
• Operational Support and Logistics
• Regional Protection Divisions – such as in Ankara, Istanbul, and Antalya for state events

Training and Education Centers, including the Police Academy of Türkiye and specialized protection training units

One key element of the modern infrastructure is the Secure Communications Unit, responsible for maintaining encrypted and uninterrupted communication between top-level government officials. Another ceremonial and visible unit is the Presidential Guard Regiment, which participates in official state functions and national celebrations.

Highly trained officers, often drawn from the elite ranks of law enforcement and special forces, are equipped with advanced vehicles, protective gear, and intelligence support to ensure 24/7 security coverage for those under their protection.


The following information is encrypted and protected

Boeing 747 VIP 3​

Sikorsky S-92 3​

Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 500GE Armored Variant 65​

Mercedes-Benz S600 Armored Variant 15​

Mercedes-Benz W221 Armored Variant​

Audi A8 Armored Variant​

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Personal Protection Detail 750/750​	PÖH Heavy Combat Team 320/320​	Reconnaissance and Mobile Support Unit 120/120 ​
Mission support, internal organization, and logistics 550/550​	GDP Uniformed Police Division 760/760​	500/500​