The Latvian State Police is a state institution that protects the individual, society and the State in cooperation with people and organizations, respecting the principles of the rules of law and neutrality in actions. The Latvian State Police ensures public order and take responsibility for the internal security of the State, contributes to the restoration of legal redress in the field of offenses. It protects society and the State from criminal and other illegal threats to life, health, rights and freedoms, property and interests. The Latvian State Police serve the community and the State.
The Latvian State Police has set the following values as the highest values in actions of institution: patriotism, self-aware as a part of the Latvian State Police family, professionalism and taking responsibility for actions, cooperation, collective and personal development, respectful attitude and behavior, honest and open communication.
Officer of the Latvian State Police is a servant of a specialized civil service. The State Police College prepares and educates police officers.
The central authority of the Latvian State Police organize and coordinates activities of the structural units of the Latvian State Police. The central authority includes Administrative Department, Complaints and Discipline Branch, Personnel and Recruitment Board, Secret Regime Guarantee Unit, Special Correspondence Unit, Planning and Finance Board.
Main Criminal Police Department, Main Public Order Police Department, Forensic Centre of the State Police, the State Police College, territorial police boards of the cities and regions are subordinated structural units.
The Latvian State Police is currently a member of several international organizations. This means that certain responsibilities and obligations have been delegated to its staff, not only in the performance of daily operations, but also while representing the Latvian State Police at international events.