<P> The 26 cantonal police agencies and numerous municipal police agencies are the backbone of Swiss law enforcement . They are not subordinate to federal authorities . Their commanding officers report to the head of the respective cantonal or municipal department of police , who is a member of the cantonal or municipal governing council . </P>
<P> The 26 cantonal police agencies and numerous municipal police agencies are the backbone of Swiss law enforcement . They are not subordinate to federal authorities . Their commanding officers report to the head of the respective cantonal or municipal department of police , who is a member of the cantonal or municipal governing council . </P>
who is considered the backbone of police services
who is considered the backbone of police services
26 cantonal police
26 cantonal police