Federal Office of Police (fedpol)

The Federal Office of Police (fedpol) of the Federal Department of Justice and Police works with its international and cantonal partners as a center for information, coordination and analysis in matters concerning the internal security of Switzerland.

Fedpol assumes tasks connected with criminal prosecution, particularly in connection with the fight against organized crime. Besides coordinating investigation procedures, fedpol makes its own investigations into the drug trade, including its financing, and counterfeiting. It also manages the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland.

Federal Criminal Police (fedpol) within the Federal Department of Justice and Police, cooperate with the Office of the Attorney General to investigate federal offences. The Federal Police cannot open a criminal investigation but they can institute preliminary investigative proceedings.