Police Academy in Szczytno (WSPOL)

The Police Academy in Szczytno is an organisational unit of the Police within the meaning of the act of 6 April 1990 – Police Act (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2016, item 1782 with later amendments). Additionally, under the act of 27 July 2005 – Higher Education Law (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2016, item 1842 with later amendments) is an institution of the state services (Art. 252, section 5), i.e. a public institution supervised by the minister of internal affairs (Art. 2, section 1, point 25), having legal entity.

The mission of the Academy is to uncover, convey and promote the truth about social sciences, in particular, the science of public order and safety through carrying out research and training academic staff members, students, police officers and course participants.

Organisational structure

The Police Academy in Szczytno is part of the Polish police education system. It performs a significant role in training police executive and commanding staff. The Academy is headed by the Commandant-Rector, who has a representative function and who directly supervises such administrative units as the Rector’s Office, Personnel Department, Control Unit and Legal Assistance Unit. The Deputy Commandant Pro-rector exercises direct control over the Command Unit and the Department of Professional Development and Training Management. The Chancellor is responsible for financial affairs.

The Police Academy offers two fields of studies: the Faculty of Administration and Internal Security, both of which are headed by a Dean.