T.C. Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı

What T.C. Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı does

T.C. Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı (the Turkish Gendarmerie General Command) is a military-status general law enforcement force (silahlı genel kolluk kuvveti) operating under the Republic of Turkey's Ministry of Interior. The organization traces its institutional origins to 1839 (with the formal founding date commemorated as 14 June 1869) and exercises jurisdiction over rural and semi-urban areas outside metropolitan police (polis) boundaries, covering 93% of Turkey's territory and serving approximately 21% of its population. It operates through 72 Provincial Gendarmerie Commands and a network of specialized units including the Jandarma Komando Özel Asayiş Komutanlığı (JÖAK) for special operations, Jandarma Havacılık Komutanlığı (aviation with ATAK helicopters), Patlayıcı Madde İmha Timleri (PAMİT) for explosive ordnance disposal, Jandarma Suç Araştırma Timi (JASAT) for crime investigation, and Jandarma Özel Mayın Arama ve Temizleme (JÖMAT) for humanitarian demining. Its core functional scope spans crime prevention, counter-terrorism (particularly against PKK in eastern and southeastern Turkey), border-area security, traffic safety, smuggling and human-trafficking interdiction, protection of critical national infrastructure (including 13 airports, 4,108 km of oil and natural gas pipelines, the Mersin Akkuyu nuclear facility, and eight defense-industry sites), and international peacekeeping operations.

The organization's technology stack includes accredited criminal laboratories in Ankara, İzmir, İstanbul, and Van (TÜRKAK-accredited under TS EN ISO/IEC 17025 since 21 November 2007), secure communications and electronic information systems (MEBS), and a growing digital service portfolio. Citizen-facing products include the HAYAT 112 Emergency Mobile Application (reportedly processing 12 million+ operations in its first month), the JASBİS firearm licensing system, the Kimlik Bildirim Sistemi (KBS) identity notification portal, the Kiralık Araç Bildirim Sistemi (KABİS), and the online ihbar crime-reporting system integrated with e-Devlet. Institutional communications are delivered through an official website, social media channels, a children's animation series (Tim Jandarma), and the Jandarma Dergisi / Jandarma Çocuk Dergisi publications.

Jandarma does not operate a commercial business model. It is wholly state-owned, with no shareholders or investors, and is funded through annual national government budget appropriations under Law No. 2803 (1983). It conducts bilateral security cooperation with 65 countries, holds memberships in FIEP (since 1998), the European Gendarmerie Force (AJK, observer since 2010), RINEP (member since 2019; Turkey holds the presidency since December 2022), and contributes personnel to UN and NATO peace-support operations, including approximately 86 personnel deployed annually in Somalia. It also runs dedicated training teams in Azerbaijan (26 personnel) and Libya (15 personnel), and deploys Interior Advisors to 53 countries.

Name

T.C. Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı

Legal name

T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı

Website

https://jandarma.gov.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1839

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Turkish Gendarmerie General Command is a military-status law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Interior, providing public safety, counter-terrorism, and critical infrastructure protection across 93% of Turkey's territory and serving 21% of its population, funded through the national state budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Operations & Counterterrorism (BPAIAHAH), Airport Patrol & Rapid Response Services (BPAKAMAE), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety operations
• Counter-terrorism operations
• Criminal investigation services
• Border security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

T.C. Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı is a military-styled general law enforcement force operating under the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Interior, providing public safety, crime prevention, counter-terrorism, border security, traffic safety, emergency response, critical infrastructure protection, and forensic laboratory services across rural and semi-urban Turkey. The organization maintains 72 Provincial Gendarmerie Commands covering 93% of Turkey's territory and serving 21% of the population, with specialized units including JÖAK (special operations), JASAT (crime investigation), PAMİT (explosive ordnance disposal), JÖMAT (humanitarian demining), Jandarma Havacılık (aviation), and TÜRKAK-accredited criminal laboratories.

Product overview

T.C. Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı is a military-styled general law enforcement organization under Turkey's Ministry of Interior. It provides public security services rather than commercial products. Its digital service portfolio includes citizen-facing applications (HAYAT 112 Emergency Mobile Application), web-based administrative systems (JASBİS for firearm permits, KBS for identity notifications, KABİS for rented vehicle notifications), online reporting tools (İhbar system, traffic accident reports), and publications (Jandarma Dergisi magazine and Jandarma Çocuk Dergisi children's magazine). The organization also operates the Criminal Laboratory Services (Kriminal Başkanlığı) with accredited forensic testing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hayat 112: Emergency mobile application providing rapid response to emergency situations
• Tim Jandarma
• Jandarma Asayiş Vakfı
• Jandarma Dergisi
• Jandarma Çocuk Dergisi

Products and services

• HAYAT 112 Acil Mobil Uygulaması (HAYAT 112 Emergency Mobile Application) Emergency mobile application that allows citizens to access emergency services quickly, providing rapid response capabilities to emergency situations. Processed over 12 million operations in its first month as a citizen safety guarantee.
• JASBİS - Jandarma Silah Bilgi Sistemi (Firearm Information System) Online firearm license application system enabling citizens to submit firearm permit requests electronically through the Gendarmerie portal.
• Kimlik Bildirim Sistemi (KBS) - Identity Notification System Identity notification system for reporting identity-related information to law enforcement authorities electronically.
• Kiralık Araç Bildirim Sistemi (KABİS) - Rented Vehicle Notification System Online system for citizens and rental companies to report rental vehicle information to law enforcement authorities.
• İhbar Sistemi (Crime Reporting System) Online crime reporting system allowing citizens to submit reports and anonymous tips to law enforcement authorities through the 112 emergency portal.
• Trafik Kazası Tespit Tutanağı (Traffic Accident Report) Digital traffic accident report form system for documenting traffic incidents handled by the Gendarmerie in its jurisdiction.
• Kriminal Başkanlığı (Criminal Laboratory Services) Forensic analysis services including crime scene investigation, explosive ordnance disposal, narcotics analysis, and digital forensics. Operates multiple regional forensic laboratories in Ankara, İzmir, İstanbul, and Van, accredited by TÜRKAK according to TS EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard since November 21, 2007.
• Jandarma Dergisi (Gendarmerie Magazine) Official magazine publication of the Turkish Gendarmerie covering news, features, and institutional information for public outreach.
• Jandarma Çocuk Dergisi (Gendarmerie Children's Magazine) Children's magazine publication designed for youth audiences, part of public outreach and education initiatives about law enforcement and safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1937 smuggling/organized crime cases investigated, 2863 suspects apprehended
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and significant.

• RINEP (Uluslararası Kolluk Eğitim Ağı)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2019International Police Training Network - Jandarma and Coast Guard Academy became a unanimous member on November 6, 2019. Turkey won the RINEP presidency on December 3, 2022.
• AJK (Avrupa Jandarma Kuvveti)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2010European Gendarmerie Force (AJK) - Turkey joined as observer member on May 13, 2010. The organization has 7 full members (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Romania, Poland), 1 associate member (Lithuania).
• FIEP (Uluslararası Jandarmalar ve Askerî Statülü Kolluk Kuvvetleri Birliği)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998FIEP is the International Association of Gendarmeries and Military Status Police Forces. Turkey has been a member since 1998. The organization has 19 full members (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Netherlands, Morocco, Romania, Jordan, Tunisia, Palestine, Ukraine, Argentina, Chile, Qatar, Brazil, Djibouti, Kuwait, Senegal) and 1 observer member (San Marino).
• BM (Birleşmiş Milletler)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations - Turkey participates in UN Peace Support and Protection Operations through Jandarma personnel deployments. Currently contributes to operations in Somalia with approximately 86 personnel annually.
• NATO (Kuzey Atlantik Antlaşması Örgütü)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Atlantic Treaty Organization - Turkey conducts international security cooperation through NATO frameworks, including intelligence sharing, joint exercises, and peace support operations.
• AGİT (Avrupa Güvenlik ve İşbirliği Teşkilatı)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) - Turkey participates in security cooperation and conflict prevention through this organization.
• Azerbaycan Dâhili Koşunlar KomutanlığısignificantImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAzerbaijan Internal Troops Command - Turkey provides a 26-person Turkish Gendarmerie Training Team for in-country training support under bilateral agreements.
• Libya İçişleri Bakanlığı Güvenlik OperasyonlarısignificantImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLibya Ministry of Interior Security Operations - Turkey provides a 15-person Turkish Gendarmerie Training and Support Team for in-country training support under bilateral agreements.
• 65 Countries (Bilateral Relations)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral relations conducted with 65 countries between 2004-2026 through annual bilateral relations implementation plans including high-level visits, review visits, in-country training activities, and security cooperation agreements/protocols.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Guardia Civil (Spain): Spain's armed gendarmerie with rural policing, counter-terrorism, and traffic enforcement duties. FIEP founding member and fellow European Gendarmerie Force member, providing direct operational comparability with Jandarma.
• Gendarmería Nacional Argentina: Argentina's national gendarmerie operating in border regions and providing counter-narcotics and rural security. FIEP member and South American counterpart with structurally identical mission profile.
• Jandarmeria Română (Romania): Romania's military-status gendarmerie serving rural areas and providing counter-terrorism and public order capabilities. FIEP and European Gendarmerie Force member offering near-identical scale and mission comparability with Jandarma.
• Koninklijke Marechaussee (Netherlands): Dutch military-status gendarmerie responsible for border policing, military police functions, and high-risk law enforcement. European Gendarmerie Force member offering a comparable military-policing hybrid model.
• Guarda Nacional Republicana (Portugal): Portugal's military-status republican guard providing rural policing, border, and ceremonial duties. Another FIEP and European Gendarmerie Force member with a near-identical institutional model to Jandarma.
• Arma dei Carabinieri (Italy): Italy's national gendarmerie with military status, providing territorial policing alongside armed forces functions. Co-member of FIEP and European Gendarmerie Force with Jandarma and structurally identical in mission scope.
• Gendarmerie Nationale (France): France's military-status national police force serving rural and peri-urban areas, the original model for European gendarmeries. Closest structural and operational peer to Jandarma, sharing the same dual military-civilian policing mandate and FIEP membership.
• Gendarmerie Royale (Morocco): Morocco's royal gendarmerie providing rural policing, counter-terrorism, and territorial security across the country. FIEP member with geographic and demographic parallels to Jandarma's rural mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Canada's federal police force providing rural and provincial law enforcement across large territory. A broad incumbent offering rural policing and counter-narcotics capabilities comparable in geographic scope to Jandarma.
• European Gendarmerie Force (EUROGENDFOR / AJK): Multilateral standing corps of European gendarmeries (including Jandarma as observer) for crisis response and international missions. A coordinating incumbent that Jandarma both partners with and competes against for peace-support deployments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/timjandarma112
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TimJandarma
• Facebookfacebook.com/Tim-Jandarma-112-100117755839796
• Instagraminstagram.com/timjandarma112
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jandarmagnk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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