The primary agencies responsible for law enforcement in Macau include:
Secretariat for Security (SFSE): It oversees several law enforcement agencies, including the Judiciary Police, the Public Security Police, the Fire Department, and the Customs. It is responsible for ensuring internal security and coordinating the actions of the security forces.
Judiciary Police (Polícia Judiciária): This agency is responsible for crime prevention and investigation. It is tasked with rendering assistance to the judicial authorities in criminal proceedings.
Public Security Police Force (Polícia de Segurança Pública, PSP): The PSP is tasked with maintaining public order and social stability, preventing and combating crime, and protecting lives and property.
Customs of the Macao Special Administrative Region (Macao Customs): The Marine Enforcement Department of Macao Customs is responsible for patrolling Macau's coastal waters and enforcing laws related to maritime security and anti-illegal immigration activities.
Unitary Police Service (SPU): This service is involved in general policing duties, including traffic control and community policing.
These agencies work under the supervision of the Secretariat for Security and are part of the Macau Special Administrative Region's efforts to maintain law and order. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Wikipedia page on Law enforcement in China and the official websites of the respective agencies.