English–German
“criminal investigation department” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkʁiːpo/
Example
Die Kripo ist für schwere Verbrechen zuständig.
The criminal investigation department deals with serious crimes.
How to say “criminal investigation department” in German
“Criminal investigation department” in German is Kripo.
Detectives sorting evidence, tracing suspects, and building a case inside the police force.
Example sentences with Kripo
Er wurde von der Kripo verhört.
He was interrogated by the criminal investigation department.
Tips for using Kripo
- Kripo names a specialized police branch rather than the police force as a whole.
Other German words for “criminal investigation department”
Die Kriminalpolizei untersucht den Fall.
The criminal investigation department is investigating the case.