Investigations Police of Chile facts for kids
The Investigations Police of Chile (Spanish: Policia de Investigaciones de Chile, or PDI) is a special police force in Chile. It is sometimes called the "PDI" for short. The PDI was started on 1933. Its main job is to investigate crimes and gather clues.
The PDI works closely with the Public Ministry of Chile. This is like the group of lawyers who decide if someone should go to court for a crime. The PDI helps them by finding facts and evidence.
Quick facts for kids Investigations Police of ChilePolicía de Investigaciones de Chile |
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| Abbreviation | PDI |
| Motto | Honor, Disciplina y Lealtad Honour, Discipline and Loyalty |
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| Formed | June 19, 1933 |
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| National agency (Operations jurisdiction) |
Chile |
| Operations jurisdiction | Chile |
| Legal jurisdiction | As per operations jurisdiction |
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| Operational structure | |
| Overviewed by | Dirección General |
| Headquarters | Santiago de Chile |
| Sworn members | 5,379 |
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| Facilities | |
| Stations | 128 |
| Website | |
| www.policia.cl | |
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What the PDI Does
The PDI is one of two main police groups in Chile. The other is the Carabiniers de Chile. The Carabiniers are the uniformed police you usually see. They patrol streets and keep order.
The PDI, on the other hand, focuses on solving crimes. They are like detectives. Their job is to find out what happened and who was involved.
Investigating Crimes
When a crime happens, the PDI starts an investigation. This means they:
- Look for clues and evidence.
- Talk to people who might know something.
- Use science to analyze evidence.
They work to gather all the facts. This helps the Public Ministry decide if there is enough proof to take someone to court.
Working with the Public Ministry
The PDI is the main helper for the Public Ministry. The Public Ministry is in charge of making sure justice is done. They decide if a person should be charged with a crime.
The PDI gives them all the information they find. This teamwork helps to solve crimes and keep people safe.
History of the PDI
The Investigations Police of Chile was created on June 19, 1933. It was formed to be a special police force. Its goal was to focus on solving complex crimes. Over the years, the PDI has grown and improved its methods. They now use advanced science and technology in their investigations.
Where the PDI Works
The main office of the PDI is in Santiago de Chile. They also have many smaller offices, called stations, all over Chile. This helps them investigate crimes in different parts of the country.
See also
In Spanish: Policía de Investigaciones de Chile para niños
