The Patrol Service is one of the four main pillars of the Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and operates across the entire territory of the Republic.
The tasks and functions of the Patrol Service
- Maintenance of public order and ensuring public safety
- Prevention, suppression, detection, and investigation of crimes and administrative violations
- Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms
- Equal protection of all forms of property
- Prompt and effective response to emergency calls
- Performance of external service and water patrol service
The tasks and functions of the Patrol Service are aimed at ensuring road traffic safety, maintaining public order, and preventing violations. The Patrol Service carries out 24-hour patrol duties, responds to emergency calls from citizens, regulates traffic, and provides assistance in emergency situations, ensuring a prompt and effective response.
Chief of the Patrol Service of Police of Ministry of Internal Affairs of RA, Deputy Chief of Police, Police Lieutenant Colonel Gevorg Zakaryan
Information about the territorial subdivisions of the Patrol Service can be found at the following link.
The Patrol Service was launched on July 7, 2021.
Ensuring road traffic safety is of particular importance for public security and requires targeted and consistent management, daily coordinated efforts involving all road users, as well as the continuous improvement of the legislative framework to address existing challenges.
- Of cornerstone importance are the raising of public legal awareness, behavioral change, and the promotion of a culture of the rule of law.
- The prompt response to road traffic accidents is one of the key commitments of the Police of MIA.
Operational response
- The system continuously develops its capacities, from the modernization of technical equipment and digital solutions to the enhancement of officers’ professional training.
Particular attention is given to preventive measures, including
- the reduction of response time,
- the provision of immediate assistance to victims
- the identification of the causes of accidents.
These mechanisms will contribute to reducing risks and creating a more predictable, controllable, and safe road environment.