The Swedish Armed Forces Deploy Liaison Officer to the Police

The Swedish Armed Forces have stationed a liaison officer at the Police Authority in Stockholm to strengthen cooperation and provide the police with the best possible support. Lieutenant General Carl-Johan Edström emphasises the importance of rapid support in the current situation.

SWEDEN19 Oct 2023Original Source ↗

The Swedish Armed Forces Deploy Liaison Officer to the Police

Photo · Svante Rinalder/Försvarsmakten

The photo was taken during an exercise in February 2021.

A liaison officer from the operations command at the Headquarters is now stationed at
the Police Authority in Stockholm. The purpose is to serve as a link between the authorities and thus ensure that the police receive the best possible support based on current conditions, writes the Swedish Armed Forces in a message on their website.

– In this serious situation, it is important to provide the police with the support they need as quickly as possible, says Lieutenant General Carl-Johan Edström, head of the operations command at the Headquarters and former Chief of the Air Force in the message.

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01How does the liaison officer contribute to the cooperation between the Armed Forces and the Police?

The liaison officer acts as a link between the Armed Forces and the Police to ensure effective support. By being stationed at the Police Authority in Stockholm, the officer can quickly respond to needs and improve coordination. Last fact-checked: 2025-09-06.

02What is the purpose of placing a liaison officer at the Police Authority in Stockholm?

03Why does Lieutenant General Carl-Johan Edström emphasise the importance of rapid support to the police?