The reason for this is that the name is understood to have a negative connection with reindeer husbandry.
- What other industry is connected to its own police in this way, says Police Chief Inspector Per Valved, to Nordlys.
The Reindeer Police was established in 1949. Its main task is to combat crimes against nature and the environment and to police Sami reindeer herding within its area of jurisdiction, which covers the counties of Finnmark and Nord Troms – an area of 56,000 square kilometers. This vast territory is policed by a mere 15 officers.
The Reindeer Police help are often present during the gathering, separation, marking and slaughtering of reindeer.
