Austrian Police Force

The Austrian Police Force is the governmental agency responsible for law enforcement in the country of Austria. The Austrian Police Force is split into divisions and have there own Bureau and precints. Each Bureau has a Chief that oversees it and each precint has a Captain that oversees it and reports to the Chief. The Chief reports to the Police Commissioner who is the highest ranking officer in the force.

Ranks of the Austrian Police Force
Police Commissioner/President

First Deputy Commissioner

(First Deputy Commissioner has the same rank sign as Chief of Police as it is a Non-uniform official.)

Chief of Police

Three Star Chief

Two Star Chief

One Star Chief

Inspector

Deputy Inspector

Captain

Lieutenant

The Ranks above are worn on the officers collar. Lower ranking officer wear it on there sleeve.

Sergeant   (worn on sleeve)Until 1884 Sergeants had a more British Style rank sign, it was changed by Police Commissioner Thomas VanHauser. Below Sergeant, officers do not have a rank sign. Fallen Officers