Latvian Security Service of Parliament and State President

Security Service of the Parliament and State President emblem

Security Service of the Parliament and State President of the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Saeimas un Valsts prezidenta drošības dienests (DD)) is a separate unit of the NAF. It provides security to the Parliament and State President and guards objects, institutions and persons of national importance.

Mission

Security Service agents before examination of an explosive device

The main mission of the Security Service is to:

• Provide security for the State President, his/her family members, the State President’s Chancellery and Residence;
• Provide security to Members of Parliament, the Presidium of the Parliament and its affiliated institutions (objects);
• Provide security to foreign officials and representatives of international organizations during their official visits to Latvia

Cooperation

The Security Service maintains close cooperation with the State Chancellery. While providing security to high level officials in Latvia and abroad, the Security Service also coordinates its activities with the respective foreign security service. Security Service soldiers have demonstrated their excellent fitness in diverse NAF sports games, where they are frequently awarded first prize at individual and team sports.

References

• Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Latvia
• Mission of Latvia to NATO

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