Financial Police (Austria)

On 1 July 2013 the Financial Police was founded as a uniformed law enforcement organisation to fight tax fraud, social fraud, illegal gambling, violation of both labour rights and employment regulations.

If the purpose of the application is required, financial police can also intervene in plain clothes.

The standard adjustment consists of: beret, shirt (long / short sleeve), trousers, multi-purpose belt, and boots.

Following special clothing is provided: protective helmet, handcuffs, and safety shoes The institutions of the financial police have a service card which, on the front, contains the inscription "Dienstausweis Republik Österreich", the photograph of the servant, the designation "Finanzpolizei", the official number of the staff member and the period of validity.

With the successful completion of basic training, each financial policeman will also receive a badge (service mark).