The Main Department of Internal Affairs of Kazan (Russian: Управление МВД РФ по г.Казани) or just Kazan Police (Russian: полиции Казани), is the largest municipal police force in Tatarstan with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the Kazan City.
The main responsibilities are the internal security, human rights and freedoms, suppression and detection of crime, and protection of public order.
The Police department headed by the chief, who appoints and removes from office on Ministerial decree by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on the recommendation of the Mayor of Kazan.
Before he suggest a nomination, the Internal Minister turns the view of Kazan Mayor.
Before that date the duties of law enforcement in Kazan was under the direct responsibility of The Ministry of Internal Affairs.