In the Federated States of Micronesia, local issues associated to police are dealt by the FSM National Police. Micronesia Police fall under the Department of Justice. The FSM National Police is the rule enforcement wing of the FSM National Government. Micronesia Police has the authority to enforce the following:
Controlled Substance Act
Fishery laws
defense of government bureaucrats and visiting overseas ambassadors
Weapons Control Act
Protection of National laws
Some of the functions of police of Micronesia are:
aid in catastrophe relief actions
Medical assessment
Guiding state law enforcement agencies
crisis communications and technological support
Management of Micronesia Police is executed from Palikir, which is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia. The Maritime Wing, an essential division of the Police of Micronesia, is positioned at Dekehtik dock at Pohnpei, which is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Police in Micronesia issue licenses and writs and also guard the roads in the towns. The entire police force of Micronesia is put on duty during major and important events such as keeping guard at state interments, welcoming dignitaries, and also marching in processions. In case of accident in roads, which involves individual injury or damage of possessions, the drivers at Micronesia have to give the account to the police authorities.
