Current Title:	Policija
Title in English:	Police
Abbreviation:	Not applicable

Narrative Summary:
The current Police service started out as the People's Militia, created by the communist government in the late 1940s. In was administered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs but kept under close polictical control. By the 1980s it was operating a number of helicopters, and reportedly some light aircraft. In 1990-91 the Militia was placed under civilian control and reformed to perform the roles of a conventional police force. In 1991? it assumed the western European name of Policija (Police) in place of the communist-era name. All aircraft carry civilian markings.

Key Dates:
19??		Establishment of People's Militia Aviation unit.
19??		People's Militia renamed Policija (Police).

Current Status:
Police Aviation helicopters are used for normal law enforcement duties.

Future Plans:
To be added

National Insignia:

        Fuselage sidesFin Flash
The national flag is carried as a fin flash on the rear fuselage of helicopters? The service titles POLICIJA may be carried on the upper fuselage sides.

Aircraft Serial Numbering System(s):
All Police Aviation aircraft currently carry air force-style serial numbers in the 5xx series.

Unit/Base Aircraft Code System(s):
Coding system not used

Aircraft Designation System(s):
None - Manufacturers designations used

Current Aircraft Inventory:
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Aircraft Type	Total Del'd	Total Now	Role	Origin
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite	5?	4	Policing	Poland
Mil Mi-8T Hip	1	1	Policing	USSR

All-Time Aircraft Used List:
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Aircraft Type	Quantity	Service Entry	Retirement	Origin
Kamov Ka-26 Hoodlum	1	?	1993	USSR
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite	5?	?	current	Poland
Mil Mi-8 Hip	1	?	current	USSR

Main Headquarters:
Sofia.

Current Organisational Structure:
No information about operating bases or detachments.

Current Order of Battle:
Not applicable.

Historical Orders of Battle:
Not applicable.

All-Time Flying Units List:
Not applicable.

Current Air Bases:
No information.

All-Time Air Bases Used List:
No information.

No specific sources known.