Ertzaintza
Government department
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The Ertzaintza is the autonomous police force for the Basque Country, largely replacing the Spanish Policía Nacional and Guardia Civil. An Ertzaintza member is called an ertzaina. Wikipedia
Founded: 1982
Jurisdiction: Basque Country
Elected officer responsible: Estefanía Beltrán de Heredia, Basque Minister of Security
Ertzainas: 8,000
Headquarters: Erandio (Biscay), Basque Country, Spain