They tend to be competent when it comes to villains that are actually on their threat level. Normal Fish in a Tiny Pond: Merus comments that while the agents of the Galactic Patrol are elites on their home worlds they are ultimately helpless against universal threats such as Moro and Frieza.When working with the Z-Fighters, they tend to fill this role to them. Men of Sherwood: While outclassed by many of the villains the Z-Fighters face, they did successfully capture and contain all of the galactic prisoners.Unlike the Frieza Force, they fight for order in the galaxy instead of ruling it with an iron fist. Good Counterpart: To the Frieza Force.Depending on the Writer: Are they competent or incompetent? The answer is somewhat in the middle, depending on on whatever's funny at the time.The Galactic Patrol also upholds a strict law forbidding the usage of time travel. While many of the members are powerful they did not have enough power to oppose the Frieza Force or even the Saiyans alone around Age 739.
The Galactic Patrol also known as the Space Police and the Galaxy Police is a cosmic police force that is led directly by the Galactic King and helps keep order throughout the Milky Way Galaxy.