The General Police Inspectorate is a specialised public institution of the state, subordinated to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which has the mission to defend freedom and human rights through activities of maintaining, ensuring and restoring public order and security, as well as preventing and combating crimes and contraventions. Under the GPI are: The National Inspectorate of Investigation, The National Inspectorate of Public Security, The Chisinau Police Department, The General Directorate of Criminal Prosecution, The “Fulger” Special Destination Brigade, The Chinological Center, The Technical-Forensic Centre and Judicial Expertise, The Directorate of International Police Cooperation and 42 police inspectorates at district level