Lokalne policije osnovane su u administrativnim jedinicama na čijem teritoriju djeluju. Lokalne policijske jedinice osiguravaju javni red i mir, zajedno sa lokalnim organima vlasti i stanovništvom pripremaju i provode programe prevencije i borbe protiv kriminala, zaštite života i vlasništva stanovništva i organizacija, pripremaju svoje budžete koje podnose regionalnim policijskim komandama te provode sve ostale zadatke iz svoje nadležnosti određene zakonima i ostalim pravnim aktima.

      The Local Police Units are established in the administrative centers and municipalities to serve within the territory of appropriate municipalities. The Local Police Units ensure the public safety and order; taking into account the needs of the local population and together with the local authorities, public organizations and residents, draw up and implement the programmes for crime prevention; protection of lives, health and property of the population; as well as public order; prevent criminal deeds and other violations of law, detect and investigate criminal deeds and other violations of law; submit the draft budgets to the Heads of Police Headquarters; implement tasks and functions assigned to their competence, set by the establishment and other legal documents etc.