Karl Steinar Valsson
Karl Steinar Valsson is the head of the Security and Analysis Department at the National Commissioner of Police in Iceland. He recently made headlines by discussing the potential need for police to call upon civilians in times of crisis, such as during a possible war. His comments reflect concerns about national security in light of recent geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine. In a televised interview, he emphasized the legal powers of the police to mobilize volunteers for specific tasks during emergencies, suggesting that hundreds of people could be called upon if necessary.
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Karl Steinar Valsson, the chief of security and analysis at the National Commissioner of Police, stated that Chinese individuals are engaged in espionage.
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Karl Steinar Valsson, a chief police officer, presented an assessment at the conference.
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Karl Steinar Valsson is the Chief of Security and Analysis at the National Commissioner of Police who discussed the current security situation in Iceland.
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Karl Steinar Valsson is the chief of security and analysis at the National Commissioner of Police and will present an analysis of the current situation.
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Karl Steinar Valsson, head of the security and analysis department of the national police chief, discusses the potential for police to call on the public in emergencies.
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