In response to a large-scale investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office into illegal EU subsidies and fraud involving agricultural funds, the Hellenic Police executed raids at offices of the Greek Payment Authority of Common Agricultural Policy in Athens and Crete, seizing crucial documents and computer evidence. This operation aims to combat corruption and protect public funds by enforcing the law.

Following a report by several NGOs and statements by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, allegations have surfaced that officers from the Hellenic Police, along with the Coast Guard, are implicated in severe human rights abuses including killings, pushbacks, and the ill-treatment of asylum seekers. The report criticizes systemic deficiencies in accountability and calls for a zero-tolerance approach to such violations.

The Hellenic Police are set to integrate AI technologies into their operations to enhance efficiency in investigations, traffic violation handling, and case processing, with support from the Ministry of Digital Governance and funding linked to Google collaborations. This modernization may expedite investigative procedures but raises concerns regarding increased surveillance and potential misuse as a repressive tool.

On December 3, 2024, senior officials including Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chryssochoidis and representatives from China's Public Security Ministry signed a police cooperation agreement in Athens. The agreement focuses on combating organized and financial crimes, drug trafficking, and illegal migration through information sharing, technical expertise, and officer training. While aimed at enhancing operational capabilities, the deal raises concerns due to China's authoritarian policing practices and potential influence on Hellenic Police methods.

The Hellenic Police, through the Ministry of Citizen Protection, has launched a major €650 million modernization program. The initiative includes procurement of advanced vehicles, drones, body cameras for transparency, as well as plans to deploy an electronic surveillance system for border monitoring and encrypted communication systems — measures that raise concerns over potential authoritarian surveillance practices.

The Citizen Protection Ministry is drafting a bill proposing a radical transformation of the Hellenic Police, including modernizing its headquarters, integrating new technological tools, upgrading officer training, and instituting transparent human resource practices to better address modern challenges like domestic, gender, and racist violence.

The US State Department's report on human rights practices in Greece highlights serious concerns including allegations of police brutality, which implicate organizations like the Hellenic Police in the mistreatment of refugees and immigrants. This report underscores a perceived failure in upholding human rights and public safety measures, raising alarms over potential authoritarian practices within law enforcement.