State Police College of the Republic of Latvia
Riga, Latvia
- 1991
- Founded
- Not listed
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- International Students
- 5
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About State Police College of the Republic of Latvia
Established in 1991 following the restoration of independence of the Republic of Latvia and accredited as a higher education college in 2006, the State Police College (Valsts policijas koledža - VPK) is the sole national specialized higher education and law enforcement academy under the direct supervision of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Latvia and the State Police (Valsts policija). Located on the picturesque shores of Lake Ķīšezers in northern Riga—adjacent to the National Defence Academy of Latvia—the college serves as the national hub for training future police junior officers, investigators, forensic technicians, and operational commanders. VPK is an integral founder of the Internal Security Academy (Iekšējās drošības akadēmija - IDA) consortium, delivering accredited Short-Cycle First-Level Professional Higher Education degrees (EQF Level 5) awarding the officer rank of Junior Officer (jaunākais virsnieks), 10-month vocational cadet courses, and advanced tactical certifications. With 100% state budget financing, zero tuition fees, guaranteed monthly cadet salaries (€950 to €1,200+), complimentary lakeside student dormitories, state-of-the-art forensic laboratories, live-fire tactical shooting ranges, and European Union CEPOL exchange programs, VPK offers direct guaranteed career pathways into the Latvian State Police.
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