Crime in Slovenia

The Slovenian National Police Force is responsible for criminal justice in Slovenia as overseen by the Ministry of the Interior.

[3] Prosecutors are responsible for initiating criminal proceedings in most cases, though victims may do so in some circumstances.

[4] The study of criminology emerged as a scientific field in Slovenia during the early-20th century, pioneered by Aleksander Maklecov.

[4] Turbulence during the fall of Communism resulted in an increase of organized crime in Slovenia.

The government of Slovenia operates in accordance with the practices of Europol when addressing organized crime.