Żandarmeria Wojskowa. Oddział

What Żandarmeria Wojskowa. Oddział does

Oddział Żandarmerii Wojskowej w Żaganiu (Military Gendarmerie Unit in Żagań) is a Polish military law enforcement unit of the Polish Armed Forces, operating under the Ministry of National Defence via the Komenda Główna Żandarmerii Wojskowej in Warsaw. Headquartered at ul. Żarska 17 in Żagań and bearing the distinguishing name "Lubuski" since 30 April 2010, the unit was formed in 2001 by transforming the Wydział Żandarmerii Wojskowej that had existed since 1990. Its statutory mandate covers maintaining military discipline, public order, and crime prevention across three voivodeships (lubuskie, dolnośląskie, opolskie), serving 52 military units and 49 institutions including allied US forces stationed in the region, through 15 garrisons, two regional departments (Wrocław, Wędrzyn), and four stations (Bolesławiec, Kłodzko, Opole, Sulechów).

The unit's service portfolio is operational rather than product-based: military police operations, traffic control by sworn Road Traffic Inspectors, criminal investigation via the Wydział Dochodzeniowo-Śledczy, narcotics and explosives detection using specialized K9 teams, preventive and educational programs via the Sekcja Profilaktyki, domestic-violence intervention including Blue Card procedures, administrative services for private weapons permits, and a formal whistleblower reporting system. Specialized infrastructure includes two military training polygons (Ośrodek Szkolenia Poligonowego Wojsk Lądowych in Żagań and Wędrzyn), with approximately 120 training events per year. The unit maintains cross-border cooperation with German Feldjäger and Czech Military Police since 2001.

The business model is government appropriations-based, not commercial: services are provided free of charge to military personnel and the public, there is no pricing model, and revenue figures do not apply. The organization is GDPR-compliant, has no public API or developer integrations, holds no patents or trademarks, and is funded entirely through the state defense budget. Outreach is conducted via official website, Facebook, Twitter, RSS, public ceremonies, and recruitment events such as the Wojskowe Targi Służby i Pracy.

Name

Żandarmeria Wojskowa. Oddział

Legal name

Oddział Żandarmerii Wojskowej w Żaganiu

Website

https://ozwzagan.wp.mil.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oddział Żandarmerii Wojskowej w Żaganiu is a Polish military gendarmerie unit under the Ministry of National Defence, providing law enforcement, traffic control, K9 narcotics/explosives detection, criminal investigation, and preventive services to military personnel and installations across three western voivodeships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Law Enforcement

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAGAH

Specialized Law Enforcement Units (SWAT, K9, Bomb Squad, Tactical)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS)

SECONDARYBPAIAHAH

Special Operations & Counterterrorism

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Defense & National Security

SECONDARYBPAKAKAK

Handler Training, Certification & K9 Unit Compliance Services

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/K9 Security Services

Keywords

• Military law enforcement
• Military police operations
• Criminal investigation services
• K9 detection services
• Military traffic control

Headquarters

HQ city

Żagań

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oddział Żandarmerii Wojskowej w Żaganiu is a Polish military law enforcement unit that maintains military discipline, public order, and crime prevention on military installations across the lubuskie, dolnośląskie, and opolskie voivodeships. The unit delivers a portfolio of services including traffic control, criminal investigation, K9 narcotics and explosives detection, preventive education, private weapons permits, domestic violence intervention, whistleblower reporting, and cross-border cooperation with German and Czech military police.

Product overview

Żandarmeria Wojskowa Oddział w Żaganiu is a military law enforcement unit of the Polish Armed Forces, not a commercial technology company. The unit provides a unified portfolio of law enforcement and security services rather than a modular product platform. Core services include military police operations covering traffic control, criminal investigation, preventive education, and domestic violence intervention across three voivodeships (lubuskie, dolnośląskie, opolskie). The unit operates specialized capabilities including drug detection service dogs, driving simulators for recruitment purposes, and administrative services for private weapons permits. International cooperation programs with German and Czech military police, whistleblower reporting systems, and petition processing round out the service portfolio. The organization does not offer commercial products or software services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Military Police Operations (Służba Żandarmerii Wojskowej) Core military law enforcement services maintaining military discipline, public order, and crime prevention on military installations and public areas within the unit's jurisdiction covering lubuskie, dolnośląskie, and opolskie voivodeships.
• Road Traffic Control (Kontrola Ruchu Drogowego) Traffic law enforcement, road safety monitoring, and incident response conducted by Road Traffic Inspectors from the unit, securing events and patrolling areas around military facilities.
• Drug Detection Services (Usługi Wykrywania Narkotyków) Military service dogs trained for narcotics detection used in anti-drug operations, public safety activities, and demonstrations at schools and recruitment events.
• Investigative Services (Dochodzeniowo-Śledcze) Criminal investigation services conducted by the Investigative and Inquiry Division handling military-related criminal matters.
• Preventive and Educational Activities (Działalność Profilaktyczna) Preventive and educational programs including school visits (e.g., Zespół Szkół Technicznych i Licealnych w Żaganiu on 8 April 2026), career fairs, military recruitment promotion, and road safety education.
• Private Weapons Permits (Pozwolenia na Broń Prywatną) Administrative services for processing private weapon permit applications for military personnel, including collection, registration, and issuance of firearms licenses.
• Whistleblower Reporting System (System Zgłaszania Nieprawidłowości) Formal procedure for reporting irregularities and legal violations within the Military Gendarmerie, administered by a dedicated coordinator at the Main Command in Warsaw.
• Domestic Violence Intervention (Interwencja w Sprawach Przemocy Domowej) Services related to domestic violence response, including Blue Card procedures, coordination with police and social services, and victim protection referrals.
• Cross-Border Cooperation (Współpraca Transgraniczna) International cooperation with German and Czech military police through annual exchanges, delegations, and joint training programs since 2001.
• Petition Processing (Rozpatrywanie Petycji) Formal petition submission and processing services available at the main unit in Żagań and subordinate divisions in Wrocław and Wędrzyn.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Akademia Wojsk Lądowych (Land Forces Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Signed cooperation agreement to increase safety at the university premises and improve information exchange and response in situations requiring rapid reaction. Strengthens cooperation between both institutions to more effectively counteract threats and law violations.
• Wojskowa Szkoła Średnia im. Zawiszy Czarnego w Legnicy (Military Secondary School)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2022Cooperation agreement for patriotic education, strengthening military ethos, cultivating Polish military traditions, integrating military community and students, and supporting military recruitment.
• Stowarzyszenie Żandarmerii Wojskowej Żandarm (Żandarm Military Gendarmerie Association)coreOthersVeterans association of former professional soldiers who actively participate in the daily life and celebrations of the Żagań unit. Regional chapters operate at the unit in Żagań and Wrocław department.
• German Military Police (Feldjäger)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation since 2001. Annual delegations and trainings where formations exchange experiences, learn about each other's tasks, and strengthen cooperation.
• Czech Military PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border cooperation since 2001. Annual delegations and trainings where formations exchange experiences, learn about each other's tasks, and strengthen cooperation.
• Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim (Provincial Police Command)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose daily cooperation with Provincial Police Command in Gorzów Wielkopolskim and its subordinate City Police Command in Zielona Góra for maintaining public safety and order.
• Lubuski Oddział Straży Granicznej w Krośnie Odrzańskim (Lubuskie Border Guard Branch)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing cooperation with Border Guard, particularly during temporary border controls introduced in 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Army Military Police School: U.S. Army counterpart responsible for training and doctrine for U.S. military police, including K9 operations. Comparable as a much larger military police institution; relevant given that US forces are stationed within the Żagań unit's area of responsibility.
• Komenda Główna Żandarmerii Wojskowej: The Main Headquarters of the Polish Military Gendarmerie, the parent-level command structure overseeing all ŻW units including Żagań. Directly comparable as the central authority for the same force, holding nation-wide jurisdiction rather than regional.
• Straż Graniczna (Polish Border Guard): Polish Border Guard operates K9 units for narcotics detection and maintains active cooperation with the Żagań unit on anti-narcotics operations. Comparable in K9 specialization and government law enforcement mandate, though broader territorial scope.
• Komenda Wojewódzka Policji (Provincial Police Commands): Polish civilian provincial police forces, particularly Komenda Wojewódzka Policji in Gorzów Wielkopolskim, with which the Żagań unit maintains close daily cooperation. Comparable in law enforcement services, public order, and investigations, though operating under civilian (not military) jurisdiction.

Direct peers

• Deutsche Feldjäger (German Military Police): German military police force operating under the Bundeswehr with equivalent functions in military discipline, K9 operations, and cross-border cooperation. Directly comparable as a foreign military police counterpart with active cooperation since 2001.
• Vojenská policie (Czech Military Police): Czech Military Police performing analogous military law enforcement, K9 operations, and discipline enforcement. Directly comparable as a cross-border cooperating partner since 2001, sharing operational standards and training exchanges.
• Oddział Żandarmerii Wojskowej w Warszawie: Another regional Military Gendarmerie Unit within the same force structure, operating in a different geographic area (Warsaw region). Directly comparable in mandate, structure, and service portfolio—sister unit offering benchmarking comparison.

Emerging players

• NATO Military Police Centre of Excellence: NATO MP COE in Bydgoszcz, Poland, is the alliance's hub for military police doctrine, training, and capability development. Comparable as a peer in military police specialization with overlap in K9 operations, detention, and standardization efforts relevant to the Żagań unit's mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C5%BCandarmeria-wojskowa.-oddzia%C5%82

Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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