Grand Ducal Police
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The Grand Ducal Police is the primary law enforcement agency
in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
. The police is under the control of the Minister for the Interior of Luxembourg
, although they operate in the name, and under the ultimate control, of the Grand Duke
. Day-to-day executive control is exercised by the Director-General. The Grand Ducal Police has existed in its current form since January 1, 2000, when the Grand Ducal Gendarmerie was merged with the police
.
The Grand Ducal Police is responsible for ensuring Luxembourg's internal security, maintaining law and order, and enforcing all laws and Grand Ducal decrees. It is also responsible for assisting the military
in its internal operations, as prescribed by the Grand Duke.
, Diekirch
, Esch-sur-Alzette
, Grevenmacher
, Luxembourg City, and Mersch
.
The primary intervention centres (Centre d'Intervention Primaire, abbreviated 'CIP') are the most capable and best equipped police stations to address emergencies. The CIPs also serve as the headquarters for the region, providing administrative support for the region's other operation centres. The CIPs' jurisdictions cover their respective regions (illustrated in different colours on the map, right).
Under the six CIPs are thirteen 'secondary intervention centre' (Centre d'Intervention Secondaire, abbreviated 'CIS'). As the CIPs perform the role of the CISs, as well as their own functions, there are seven dedicated CISs, located in Differdange
, Dudelange
, Echternach
, Redange
, Remich
, Troisvierges
, and Wiltz
.
Local police station
s (Commisariat de Proximité, abbreviated 'CP') operate separately from the CISs and CIPs, but are under the control of the regional director. In addition to the thirteen CIPs and CISs, which perform the role of CPs, there are thirty-eight dedictated local stations, distributed across the main towns and cities of Luxembourg. Eight of these dedicated CPs are in Luxembourg City, in addition to the CIP.
The regional police forces are also directly responsible for policing the roads, criminal investigation, and providing aid to victims of crime.
for the police is 113, as opposed to 112
for all other emergency service
s.
Law enforcement agency
In North American English, a law enforcement agency is a government agency responsible for the enforcement of the laws.Outside North America, such organizations are called police services. In North America, some of these services are called police while others have other names In North American...
in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. The police is under the control of the Minister for the Interior of Luxembourg
Minister for the Interior of Luxembourg
The Minister for the Interior of Luxembourg is responsible for regional planning, including relations with neighboring German, French and Belgian regions in the context of the "Grand Region of Luxembourg". He/she is also responsible for relations with the communes and, since 2009 again, for the...
, although they operate in the name, and under the ultimate control, of the Grand Duke
Grand Duke of Luxembourg
The Grand Duke of Luxembourg is the sovereign monarch and head of state of Luxembourg. Luxembourg has been a grand duchy since 15 March 1815, when it was elevated from a duchy when placed in personal union with the United Kingdom of the Netherlands...
. Day-to-day executive control is exercised by the Director-General. The Grand Ducal Police has existed in its current form since January 1, 2000, when the Grand Ducal Gendarmerie was merged with the police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
.
The Grand Ducal Police is responsible for ensuring Luxembourg's internal security, maintaining law and order, and enforcing all laws and Grand Ducal decrees. It is also responsible for assisting the military
Military of Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Army is the national military of Luxembourg. Luxembourg has no navy, as the country is landlocked, or air force, although it does have aircraft. The Luxembourg Army was integrated into the Force Publique which included the Gendarmerie and the Police. The Gendarmerie was merged...
in its internal operations, as prescribed by the Grand Duke.
Organisation
The Grand Ducal Police's operations are divided into six regions (circonscriptions régionales), which are under the command of a regional director. The director is responsible for primary intervention centres, secondary intervention centres, local police stations, and region-wide services. The region headquarters are in CapellenCapellen
Capellen is a town in the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg, 12 km west of Luxembourg City. , the town has a population of 1,336...
, Diekirch
Diekirch
Diekirch is a commune with city status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and the district of Diekirch. The city is situated on the banks of the Sauer river....
, Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette is a commune with city status, in south-western Luxembourg. It is the country's second city, and its second-most populous commune, with a population of 29,853 people...
, Grevenmacher
Grevenmacher
Grevenmacher is a commune with city status in eastern Luxembourg, near the border with Germany. It is the capital of the canton and the district of Grevenmacher...
, Luxembourg City, and Mersch
Mersch
Mersch is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, capital of the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch., the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 3,345...
.
The primary intervention centres (Centre d'Intervention Primaire, abbreviated 'CIP') are the most capable and best equipped police stations to address emergencies. The CIPs also serve as the headquarters for the region, providing administrative support for the region's other operation centres. The CIPs' jurisdictions cover their respective regions (illustrated in different colours on the map, right).
Under the six CIPs are thirteen 'secondary intervention centre' (Centre d'Intervention Secondaire, abbreviated 'CIS'). As the CIPs perform the role of the CISs, as well as their own functions, there are seven dedicated CISs, located in Differdange
Differdange
Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg. Differdange is an industrial city that was home to much of Luxembourg's steel production, and lies near the borders with Belgium and France...
, Dudelange
Dudelange
Dudelange is a commune with city status in southern Luxembourg. It is the fourth-most populous commune, with over 18,300 inhabitants. Dudelange is situated close to the border to France....
, Echternach
Echternach
Echternach is a commune with city status in the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg. Echternach lies near the border with Germany, and is the oldest town in Luxembourg....
, Redange
Redange
Redange or Redange-sur-Attert is a commune and town in western Luxembourg, near the border with Belgium. It is the capital of the canton of Redange. Redange is situated on the river Attert, a tributary of the Alzette....
, Remich
Remich
Remich is a commune with city status in south-eastern Luxembourg with just under 3,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. Remich lies on the left bank of the Moselle river, which forms part of the border between Luxembourg and...
, Troisvierges
Troisvierges
Troisvierges is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux. The two highest hills in Luxembourg, the Kneiff and Buurgplaatz , are located in the commune....
, and Wiltz
Wiltz
Wiltz is a commune with city status in north-western Luxembourg, capital of the canton Wiltz. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II...
.
Local police station
Police station
A police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
s (Commisariat de Proximité, abbreviated 'CP') operate separately from the CISs and CIPs, but are under the control of the regional director. In addition to the thirteen CIPs and CISs, which perform the role of CPs, there are thirty-eight dedictated local stations, distributed across the main towns and cities of Luxembourg. Eight of these dedicated CPs are in Luxembourg City, in addition to the CIP.
The regional police forces are also directly responsible for policing the roads, criminal investigation, and providing aid to victims of crime.
| CIP | CIS | Communes Communes of Luxembourg The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or... |
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| Capellen Capellen Capellen is a town in the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg, 12 km west of Luxembourg City. , the town has a population of 1,336... |
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| Capellen Capellen Capellen is a town in the commune of Mamer, in south-western Luxembourg, 12 km west of Luxembourg City. , the town has a population of 1,336... |
Bertrange Bertrange Bertrange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is located 6.5 km west of Luxembourg City., the town of Bertrange, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 6,021 of which just over half are Luxemburgers... , Clemency Clemency, Luxembourg Clemency is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.... , Dippach Dippach Dippach is a commune and small town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. The commune's administrative centre is Schouweiler. The River Mess, a tributary of the Alzette, rises here.... , Garnich Garnich Garnich is a commune and small town in southwestern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.... , Hobscheid Hobscheid Hobscheid is a commune and town in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. The commune's administrative centre is Eischen.... , Kehlen Kehlen Kehlen is a commune and town in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Kehlen, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,627. Other towns within the commune include Dondelange, Keispelt, Meispelt,... , Koerich Koerich Koerich is a commune and village in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the commune of Koerich has a population of 2,075. The other small communities in the commune are Goeblange, Goetzingen and Windhof... , Kopstal Kopstal Kopstal is a commune and a small town in central Luxembourg. The towns of Kopstal and Bridel belong to this commune. Kopstal is a small town, with a population of 644 , located in a valley between forested hills situated beneath Bridel.... , Mamer Mamer Mamer is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is located west of Luxembourg City. The commune includes the town of Mamer, and also the smaller communities of Capellen and Holzem. Mamer is situated on the river Mamer, a tributary of the Alzette... , Septfontaines Septfontaines Septfontaines is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. , the town of Septfontaines, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 356... , Steinfort Steinfort Steinfort is a commune and town in western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Steinfort, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 2,184. Other towns within the commune include Hagen and Kleinbettingen.... , Strassen Strassen, Luxembourg Strassen is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Luxembourg, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.In 2011, the town of Strassen has a population of 7500 citizens.... |
43,134 | 208.17 | ||
| Diekirch Diekirch Diekirch is a commune with city status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and the district of Diekirch. The city is situated on the banks of the Sauer river.... |
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| Diekirch Diekirch Diekirch is a commune with city status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and the district of Diekirch. The city is situated on the banks of the Sauer river.... |
Bettendorf Bettendorf, Luxembourg Bettendorf is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg. It lies along the river Sauer. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch.... , Bourscheid Bourscheid Bourscheid is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the town of Bourscheid, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 266... , Colmar-Berg Colmar-Berg Colmar-Berg is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Attert and Alzette.... , Consthum Consthum Consthum is a commune and village in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux., the village of Consthum, which lies in the south of the commune, had a population of 196. Other towns within the commune include Holzthum.... , Diekirch Diekirch Diekirch is a commune with city status in north-eastern Luxembourg, capital city of the canton Diekirch and the district of Diekirch. The city is situated on the banks of the Sauer river.... , Ermsdorf Ermsdorf Ermsdorf is a commune and village in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the village of Ermsdorf, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 221. Other towns within the commune include Eppeldorf and Stegen.... , Erpeldange Erpeldange Erpeldange is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It lies along the river Sauer, between Ettelbruck and Diekirch. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch.... , Ettelbruck Ettelbruck Ettelbruck is a commune with city status in central Luxembourg, with a population of approximately 7,500. As of 2005, the town of Ettelbruck itself, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 6,191. The town of Warken and Grentzingen are also within the commune... , Feulen Feulen Feulen is a commune in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch. The commune's administrative centre is Niederfeulen.Towns within the commune include Niederfeulen and Oberfeulen.... , Hoscheid Hoscheid Hoscheid is a commune and small town in north-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the town of Hoscheid, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 311.... , Medernach Medernach Medernach is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch.Medernach is home to an aerodrome., the township Medernach has a population of 1107.... , Mertzig Mertzig Mertzig is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the town of Mertzig, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 1,439.... , Putscheid Putscheid Putscheid is a commune and village in north-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Vianden, which is part of the district of Diekirch.... , Reisdorf Reisdorf Reisdorf is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg, on the river Sauer. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch.... , Schieren Schieren Schieren is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Diekirch, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the town of Schieren, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 1,358.... , Tandel Tandel Tandel is a commune and village in eastern Luxembourg, in the canton of Vianden. It lies close to the border with Germany., the village of Tandel, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 87... , Vianden Vianden Vianden is a commune with city status in the Oesling, north-eastern Luxembourg, with over 1,500 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Vianden, which is part of the district of Diekirch. Vianden lies on the Our river, near the border between Luxembourg and Germany., the town of Vianden,... |
33,090 | 320.71 | ||
| Troisvierges Troisvierges Troisvierges is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux. The two highest hills in Luxembourg, the Kneiff and Buurgplaatz , are located in the commune.... |
Clervaux Clervaux Clervaux is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, administrative capital of the canton of Clervaux.-History:The city was the site of heavy fighting during World War II, in the December 1944 .-Population:... , Heinerscheid Heinerscheid Heinerscheid is a commune and small town in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux., the town of Heinerscheid, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 403. Other towns within the commune include Fischbach, Hupperdange, Grindhausen, Kaesfurt, Kalborn and Lieler.... , Hosingen Hosingen Hosingen is a commune and small town in northern Luxembourg. Near Hosingen there is a transmitter for FM and TV of RTL., the town of Hosingen, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 761. Other towns within the commune include Bockholtz, Dorscheid, Neidhausen, Rodershausen,... , Munshausen Munshausen Munshausen is a commune and village in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux., the village of Munshausen, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 172, while the commune of Munshausen has a population of 1,034... , Troisvierges Troisvierges Troisvierges is a commune and town in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux. The two highest hills in Luxembourg, the Kneiff and Buurgplaatz , are located in the commune.... , Weiswampach Weiswampach Weiswampach is a commune and small town in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux., the town of Weiswampach, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 648. Other towns within the commune include Binsfeld.-See also:... , Wincrange Wincrange Wincrange is a commune and village in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Clervaux. The commune is the largest in Luxembourg by geographic area.... |
12,625 | 316.80 | ||
| Wiltz Wiltz Wiltz is a commune with city status in north-western Luxembourg, capital of the canton Wiltz. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II... |
Boulaide Boulaide Boulaide is a commune and small town in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch.The commune is composed of three villages: Boulaide, Baschleiden, and Surré.... , Esch-sur-Sûre Esch-sur-Sûre Esch-sur-Sûre is a commune and small town in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch... , Eschweiler Eschweiler, Luxembourg Eschweiler is a commune and small town in northern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the town of Eschweiler, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 195. Other towns within the commune include Erpeldange and Knaphoscheid.... , Goesdorf Goesdorf Goesdorf is a commune and village in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch., the village of Goesdorf, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 238. Other towns within the commune include Buderscheid, Dahl, Nocher,... , Heiderscheid Heiderscheid Heiderscheid is a commune and small town in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch. The commune's administrative centre is Eschdorf.... , Kiischpelt Kiischpelt Kiischpelt is a commune in northern Luxembourg, in the canton of Wiltz. The commune's administrative centre is Wilwerwiltz.Towns within the commune include Alscheid, Enscherange, Kautenbach, Pintsch, and Wilwerwiltz.... , Lac de la Haute-Sûre Lac de la Haute-Sûre Lac de la Haute-Sûre , is a commune in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch. The commune is named after the reservoir of the upper Sauer river. The commune's administrative centre is Bavigne.... , Neunhausen Neunhausen Neunhausen is a commune and village in north-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch. The commune is the smallest in population and population density in Luxembourg. The administrative centre is Bonnal., the village of Neunhausen, which... , Wiltz Wiltz Wiltz is a commune with city status in north-western Luxembourg, capital of the canton Wiltz. Wiltz is situated on the banks of the river Wiltz. It was also a battleground in the Battle of the Bulge, near the end of World War II... , Winseler Winseler Winseler is a commune and village in north-western Luxembourg.-Administrative organization and population:It is part of the canton of Wiltz, which is part of the district of Diekirch.... |
12,460 | 264.55 | ||
| Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette is a commune with city status, in south-western Luxembourg. It is the country's second city, and its second-most populous commune, with a population of 29,853 people... |
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| Differdange Differdange Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg. Differdange is an industrial city that was home to much of Luxembourg's steel production, and lies near the borders with Belgium and France... |
Bascharage Bascharage Bascharage is a commune and a town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Capellen, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Bascharage, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 7,495... , Differdange Differdange Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg. Differdange is an industrial city that was home to much of Luxembourg's steel production, and lies near the borders with Belgium and France... , Pétange Pétange Pétange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. Pétange lies on the borders with both Belgium and France.... , Sanem Sanem Sanem is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux.... |
54,459 | 77.67 | ||
| Dudelange Dudelange Dudelange is a commune with city status in southern Luxembourg. It is the fourth-most populous commune, with over 18,300 inhabitants. Dudelange is situated close to the border to France.... |
Bettembourg Bettembourg Bettembourg is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Bettembourg, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 7,157... , Dudelange Dudelange Dudelange is a commune with city status in southern Luxembourg. It is the fourth-most populous commune, with over 18,300 inhabitants. Dudelange is situated close to the border to France.... , Frisange Frisange Frisange is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Frisange, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 1,302... , Roeser Roeser Roeser is a commune and small town in southern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.... , Weiler-la-Tour Weiler-la-Tour Weiler-la-Tour is a commune and small town in southern Luxembourg. It is located south-east of Luxembourg City. The commune's administrative centre is Hassel.... |
36,104 | 102.17 | ||
| Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette is a commune with city status, in south-western Luxembourg. It is the country's second city, and its second-most populous commune, with a population of 29,853 people... |
Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette is a commune with city status, in south-western Luxembourg. It is the country's second city, and its second-most populous commune, with a population of 29,853 people... , Kayl Kayl Kayl is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.... , Leudelange Leudelange Leudelange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is situated in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, district of Luxembourg., the town of Leudelange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 2,100.... , Mondercange Mondercange Mondercange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Mondercange, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 3,179... , Reckange-sur-Mess Reckange-sur-Mess Reckange-sur-Mess is a commune and small town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg.... , Rumelange Rumelange Rumelange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, on the border with France., the town of Rumelange, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 4,818. It is also the site of some of the underground iron mines no longer in operation... , Schifflange Schifflange Schifflange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the town of Schifflange, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 7,849.... |
57,824 | 99.14 | ||
| Grevenmacher Grevenmacher Grevenmacher is a commune with city status in eastern Luxembourg, near the border with Germany. It is the capital of the canton and the district of Grevenmacher... |
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| Echternach Echternach Echternach is a commune with city status in the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg. Echternach lies near the border with Germany, and is the oldest town in Luxembourg.... |
Beaufort Beaufort, Luxembourg Beaufort is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.In 2005, the town of Beaufort, which lies in the centre of the commune, had a population of 1,366. Other towns within the commune include Dillingen.The old... , Bech Bech Bech is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... , Berdorf Berdorf Berdorf is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. Berdorf is known for the sandstone rocks surrounding it.... , Consdorf Consdorf Consdorf is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... , Echternach Echternach Echternach is a commune with city status in the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher, in eastern Luxembourg. Echternach lies near the border with Germany, and is the oldest town in Luxembourg.... , Junglinster Junglinster Junglinster is a commune and town in central Luxembourg in the district Grevenmacher with 5,813 inhabitants. Junglinster is known as the site of a transmitter., the town of Junglinster, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 2,224... , Mompach Mompach Mompach is a commune and village in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... , Rosport Rosport Rosport is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher., the town of Rosport, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 656... , Waldbillig Waldbillig Waldbillig is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Echternach, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... |
20,499 | 240.92 | ||
| Grevenmacher Grevenmacher Grevenmacher is a commune with city status in eastern Luxembourg, near the border with Germany. It is the capital of the canton and the district of Grevenmacher... |
Betzdorf Betzdorf, Luxembourg Betzdorf is a commune and village in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. The commune's administrative centre is Berg.... , Biwer Biwer Biwer is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... , Flaxweiler Flaxweiler Flaxweiler is a commune and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher., the town of Flaxweiler, which lies in the north-west of the commune, has a population of 338... , Grevenmacher Grevenmacher Grevenmacher is a commune with city status in eastern Luxembourg, near the border with Germany. It is the capital of the canton and the district of Grevenmacher... , Lenningen Lenningen, Luxembourg Lenningen is a commune and small town in southeastern Luxembourg. The commune has a population of about 1,400. It is located about 20 km east of the capital city, Luxembourg City. The commune's administrative centre is Canach.... , Manternach Manternach Manternach is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher., the town of Manternach, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 417... , Mertert Mertert Mertert is a commune and town in eastern Luxembourg, on the border with Germany. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. The commune consists of the towns of Mertert and Wasserbillig. Mertert has a river port on the Moselle, the largest in Luxembourg... , Niederanven Niederanven Niederanven is a commune and town in Luxembourg. Its population is 5,440 and it is located north-east of Luxembourg City, adjacent to the Luxembourg-Findel International Airport .-Overview:... , Schuttrange Schuttrange Schuttrange is a commune and small town in southern Luxembourg. It is located east of Luxembourg City., the town of Schuttrange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 825. Other towns within the commune include Munsbach, Neuhäusgen, Schrassig, and Übersyren.... , Stadtbredimus Stadtbredimus Stadtbredimus is a commune and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher., the town of Stadtbredimus, which lies in the south-east of the commune, has a population of 676... , Wormeldange Wormeldange Wormeldange is a commune and small town in eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Grevenmacher, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... |
28,287 | 243.97 | ||
| Remich Remich Remich is a commune with city status in south-eastern Luxembourg with just under 3,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. Remich lies on the left bank of the Moselle river, which forms part of the border between Luxembourg and... |
Bous Bous, Luxembourg Bous is a commune and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... , Burmerange Burmerange Burmerange is a commune and village in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... , Contern Contern Contern is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is located east of Luxembourg City., the town of Contern, which lies in the south-west of the commune, has a population of 1,083. Other towns within the commune include Medingen, Muhlbach, Moutfort, and Oetrange.... , Dalheim Dalheim Dalheim is a commune and town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher.... , Mondorf-les-Bains Mondorf-les-Bains Mondorf-les-Bains is a commune and town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. Mondorf-les-Bains is a spa town , and has the only casino in Luxembourg.... , Remerschen Remerschen Remerschen is a former commune and small wine-growing town in south-eastern Luxembourg, belonging to the commune of Schengen, near the point where the borders of Germany, France and Luxembourg come together.... , Remich Remich Remich is a commune with city status in south-eastern Luxembourg with just under 3,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. Remich lies on the left bank of the Moselle river, which forms part of the border between Luxembourg and... , Sandweiler Sandweiler Sandweiler is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is located east of Luxembourg City., the town of Sandweiler, which lies in the south-west of the commune, has a population of 2,474... , Waldbredimus Waldbredimus Waldbredimus is a commune and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. The commune's administrative centre is Trintange.... , Wellenstein Wellenstein Wellenstein is a commune and small town in south-eastern Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Remich, which is part of the district of Grevenmacher. The commune's administrative centre is Bech-Kleinmacher.... |
20,605 | 125.63 | ||
| Luxembourg City | |||||
| Luxembourg City | Hesperange Hesperange Hesperange is a commune and town in southern Luxembourg. It is located south-east of Luxembourg City.The total population of the commune is 13,103 persons... , Luxembourg Luxembourg (city) The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg... , Walferdange Walferdange Walferdange is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg. It is located north of Luxembourg City., the town of Walferdange, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 728. Other towns within the commune include Helmsange and Bereldange.The commune of Walferdange was formed... |
94,552 | 85.74 | ||
| Mersch Mersch Mersch is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, capital of the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch., the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 3,345... |
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| Mersch Mersch Mersch is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, capital of the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch., the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 3,345... |
Bissen Bissen Bissen is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the river Attert., the town of Bissen, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 2,871. Bissen is home to a steel factory, operated by Arcelor, the world's second-largest steel... , Boevange-sur-Attert Boevange-sur-Attert Boevange-sur-Attert is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the river Attert.... , Fischbach Fischbach, Luxembourg Fischbach is a commune and village in central Luxembourg. It is part of the canton of Mersch, which is part of the district of Luxembourg., the village of Fischbach, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 178. Other towns within the commune include Angelsberg and Schoos... , Heffingen Heffingen Heffingen is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg... , Larochette Larochette Larochette is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the White Ernz river. The town is dominated by the partly ruined Larochette Castle.... , Lintgen Lintgen Lintgen is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the river Alzette., the town of Lintgen, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 1,686. Other towns within the commune include Gosseldange.... , Lorentzweiler Lorentzweiler Lorentzweiler is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. It is situated on the river Alzette., the town of Lorentzweiler, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 743. Other towns within the commune include Blaschette, Bofferdange, and... , Mersch Mersch Mersch is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, capital of the canton of Mersch. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch., the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 3,345... , Nommern Nommern Nommern is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch., the town of Nommern, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 262. Other towns within the commune include Cruchten and Schrondweiler.... , Steinsel Steinsel Steinsel is a commune and town in central Luxembourg. It is located north of Luxembourg City., the town of Steinsel, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 1,844. Other towns within the commune include Heisdorf and Mullendorf.... , Tuntange Tuntange Tuntange is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch., the town of Tuntange, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 580. Other towns within the commune include Ansembourg, Bour, Hollenfels and Marienthal.... |
26,886 | 233.40 | ||
| Redange Redange Redange or Redange-sur-Attert is a commune and town in western Luxembourg, near the border with Belgium. It is the capital of the canton of Redange. Redange is situated on the river Attert, a tributary of the Alzette.... |
Beckerich Beckerich Beckerich is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. The town was founded in 1678 during the Fall of Stuarts. It lies close to the border with Belgium.... , Ell Ell, Luxembourg Ell is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. It lies close to the border with Belgium., the town of Ell, which lies in the south-east of the commune, has a population of 340. Other towns within the commune include Colpach-Bas, Colpach-Haut, and Roodt.... , Grosbous Grosbous Grosbous is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange., the town of Grosbous, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 619. Other towns within the commune include Dellen.-External links:... , Préizerdaul Préizerdaul Préizerdaul is a commune in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. Until 17 July 2001, it was known as Bettborn, after its administrative centre... , Rambrouch Rambrouch Rambrouch is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange. It lies close to the border with Belgium.Rambrouch was formed on 1 January 1979 from the former communes of Arsdorf, Bigonville, Folschette, and Perlé, all in Redange canton... , Redange Redange Redange or Redange-sur-Attert is a commune and town in western Luxembourg, near the border with Belgium. It is the capital of the canton of Redange. Redange is situated on the river Attert, a tributary of the Alzette.... , Saeul Saeul Saeul is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange., the town of Saeul, which lies in the south-east of the commune, has a population of 298.... , Useldange Useldange Useldange is a commune and small town in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange., the town of Useldange, which lies in the east of the commune, has a population of 622. Other towns within the commune include Everlange, Rippweiler, and Schandel.... , Vichten Vichten Vichten is a commune and small town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange., the town of Vichten, which lies in the west of the commune, has a population of 723. Other towns within the commune include Michelbouch.-Gallery:... , Wahl Wahl, Luxembourg Wahl is a commune and small village in western Luxembourg, in the canton of Redange.- History :Wahl, which lies in the south of the commune, has a population of 220. Other villages within the commune include Buschrodt and Grevels... |
14,499 | 267.49 | ||
| Total | 455,024 | 2,586 | |||
Director-General
The head of the Grand Ducal Police is the Director-General. There have been three Directors-General since the creation of the Grand Ducal Police in 2000.| Name | | Start | | End |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Bourg | 2000 | 2001 |
| Pierre Reuland | 2001 | 2008 |
| Romain Nettgen | 2008 | Present day |
Emergencies
It is either the CISs or the CIPs that one contacts in the event of an emergency, as they are the only police stations that are open 24/7. The emergency telephone numberEmergency telephone number
Many countries' public telephone networks have a single emergency telephone number, sometimes known as the universal emergency telephone number or occasionally the emergency services number, that allows a caller to contact local emergency services for assistance. The emergency telephone number may...
for the police is 113, as opposed to 112
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112 is the principal emergency telephone number that can be dialed free of charge from any telephone or any mobile phone in order to reach emergency services in the European Union , its candidates for accession, members of the EEA agreement, as well as several other countries in the world...
for all other emergency service
Emergency service
Emergency services are organizations which ensure public safety and health by addressing different emergencies. Some agencies exist solely for addressing certain types of emergencies whilst others deal with ad hoc emergencies as part of their normal responsibilities...
s.