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Our tasks

It is the task of PET to prevent, investigate and counter threats to the freedom, democracy and security of Danish society, just as the work also includes the Danish Realm. Against this backdrop, PET handles a wide range of intelligence and security tasks on a daily basis.

The intelligence task of PET consists of collecting, analyzing and communicating information concerning threats to Denmark and Danish interests, while the nature of the security task is to counter the threats identified by the intelligence efforts. The balancing point between intelligence and security tasks in PET is dynamic and determined by current threats and various other external factors.
Investigation of criminal cases

An important part of PET’s work is to investigate criminal cases concerning potential violations of Chapters 12 and 13 of the Danish Criminal Code, which, among other things, is about espionage, terrorism and extremism.
Intelligence work

PET collects, analyses and communicates information concerning threats to Denmark and Danish interests.

Prevention of radicalization and terrorism

Our preventive efforts aim to keep individuals from becoming radicalized and committing terrorism. Preventive services are aimed at both individuals and local communities affected by radicalization.
Security advisory services

PET offers advice to private and public actors on how to prevent terrorism, espionage, illegal foreign interference and illegal procurement.
Security

PET has a wide range of security capabilities aimed at preventing and countering threats to Danish security – ranging from security advice to personal protection and counterterrorism response.
Threat assessments and analyzes

PET provides threat assessments in order to continuously identify, assess and prevent security-related threats to Denmark and Danish interests and the Danish Realm.