German word

Landeskriminalamt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlandəskʁimiˌnaːlamt/

Meaning

  • neuter nounstate criminal police office

Example

Die Landeskriminalämter arbeiten zusammen.

The state criminal police offices work together.

Illustration for Landeskriminalamt (state criminal police office)

More examples

Das Landeskriminalamt wertet die Hinweise aus.

The state criminal police office assesses the tips.

Core concept

A central investigative office for a German state, linking police units when serious cases exceed local or regional boundaries.

Common phrases

  • Hinweise an das Landeskriminalamt

    tips to the state criminal police office

  • Abteilung im Landeskriminalamt

    department within the state criminal police office

  • Kooperation mit dem Landeskriminalamt

    cooperation with the state criminal police office

Similar words

Polizei: A public law enforcement agency handling local safety and emergencies.
Kriminalpolizei: A specialist police division focused on solving crimes.
Bundeskriminalamt: A federal central agency for cross-state crime investigations and intelligence sharing.
Staatsanwaltschaft: A prosecuting authority that determines charges and may direct investigations.

Definition in German

Dienststelle des jeweiligen Bundeslandes, zuständig für die Leitung und Unterstützung kriminalpolizeilicher Ermittlungen, insbesondere bei schweren oder grenzüberschreitenden Straftaten.

Word origin

Landeskriminalamt combines Landes with Kriminalamt, while Amt denotes an official authority or office; LKA is the standard abbreviation.

Usage tips

  • LKA refers to a state authority, whereas BKA refers to the federal Bundeskriminalamt, so the abbreviations mark different levels of policing.

Related words

  • Landeskriminalamtsleitungleadership of the state criminal police officenoun
  • Landeskriminalamtsleiterhead of the state criminal police officenoun

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