Carabiniers of Chile Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Carabiniers of Chile Carabineros de Chile

Motto	Orden y Patria Order & Fatherland
Agency overview
Formed	April 27, 1927
Preceding agency	Cuerpo de Carabineros
Jurisdictional structure
National agency (Operations jurisdiction)	Chile
Operations jurisdiction	Chile
Legal jurisdiction	As per operations jurisdiction
General nature	Gendarmerie Civilian police
Operational structure
Overviewed by	Dirección General
Headquarters	Santiago de Chile
Agency executive	Gustavo González Jure, Director General
Website
www.carabineros.cl

Carabineros de Chile patrolling the streets of Santiago de Chile

The Carabiniers of Chile (called Carabineros de Chile in Spanish) are Chile's national police force. They wear uniforms and work to keep everyone safe. They also act as a gendarmerie, which means they are a police force with a military structure. This important group was started on April 27, 1927. Their main job is to make sure people follow the laws in Chile and keep public order. Since 2011, the Carabiniers have been part of the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security. This ministry helps manage the country's safety.

Another important group, the Investigations Police of Chile, also works under the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security. They often work together with the Carabiniers to keep Chile safe.

What Do the Carabiniers Do?
- Keeping Public Order
- Helping the Community
History of the Carabiniers
- Their Motto: Orden y Patria
How the Carabiniers Are Organized
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What Do the Carabiniers Do?

The Carabiniers have many important jobs. Their main goal is to protect people and property. They also work to prevent crime from happening. You can often see them patrolling streets, helping people in emergencies, and directing traffic. They are there to make sure everyone feels safe and secure.

Keeping Public Order

One of their biggest jobs is to keep public order. This means they help make sure that daily life runs smoothly. They respond to calls for help and deal with situations that might disturb the peace. They follow Chilean laws to do their work.

Helping the Community

The Carabiniers are also very involved in the community. They help people in many ways, not just by stopping crime. They might help find lost children or assist during natural disasters. They are trained to be ready for many different situations.

History of the Carabiniers

The Carabiniers of Chile were formed by bringing together different police groups. This happened in 1927 to create one strong national police force. Their long history shows their dedication to serving Chile.

Their Motto: Orden y Patria

The motto of the Carabiniers is Orden y Patria. This means "Order and Fatherland" in English. "Order" refers to keeping things peaceful and organized. "Fatherland" means their love and dedication to Chile, their home country. This motto guides them in their daily duties.

How the Carabiniers Are Organized

The Carabiniers are a national force, meaning they work all over Chile. Their main office is in Santiago de Chile, the capital city. They are led by a Director General. Being under the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security means they are part of the government's efforts to keep the country safe.