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Police forces are government organizations charged with the responsibility of maintaining law and order, and to protect the general public from harm. The word comes from French police, itself from Latin politia ("civil administration"), itself from Ancient Greek πολιτεια, referring to government or administration, from Greek πολις (polis) = "city". The word police was first recorded in the French language in 1250 (in the sense of "administration, political organisation"), but it acquired its modern sense of preservation of law and order only in the 17th century. The police may also be known as a constabulary, after constables, who were an early manifestation of police officers, although the term constable is still in use in some jurisdictions. In North America, typically the legal term for "police officer" is peace officer, although the public typically refers to them as police. Other names include sheriff, marshall and ranger.
A police department is the organisation or commission that is made up of police officers.
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Madoff Likely Won't Be Serving Time In 'Club Fed'
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:06:00 -0400
A complex point system will partly determine which prison Bernard Madoff, who was sentenced to 150 years, will go to. Because of his long sentence, it is likely that Madoff will never see the minimum security work camps known as "Club Fed."
Supreme Court Closes Deeply Divided Term
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:11:00 -0400
As the words of the court's opinions settle into law books, a picture is emerging of a conservative court on a slow but steady march to the right. Yet the Supreme Court did not go as far this term as some liberals had feared.
Ten Connected To Madoff May Face Criminal Charges
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:24:00 -0400
Prosecutors continue to investigate those affiliated with the infamous swindler, but it might be tricky to prove employees knew what was happening. Prosecutors allege that Bernard Madoff specifically hired people without financial experience.
ArsonSquad.com - Information on arson squads, fires, investigations, and rewards. Also lets visitors report suspected arson activities in a secure and confidential manner.
Meta Description: [ ArsonSquad.com allows arson related services to post company information in our database. It also acts as a vehicle for letting visitors report fraud confidentially. ]
CopQuest - A forum for disseminating law enforcement related information including employment news, education, training and quality products.
Meta Description: [ Police equipment and products from Streamlight, Bianchi, SureFire, Hatch, Pelican, Spyderco, 911EP, Lawtech, Mag Instrument, Safariland, Posse, Uncle Mike's and many others. CopQuest features leather gear, Accumold Elite, holsters and accessories. From SWAT gear to rechargeable flashlights and l... ]
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Cybersnitch Headquarters - Online crime reporting system helps citizens and all of law enforcement agencies battle Internet- and computer-related crimes. All valid reports are transmitted to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Meta Description: [ CyberSnitch, the world's most advanced Internet and computer crime reporting system. ]
MountedPolice.com - Tells the stories of the Mounted Police community and provides police horse protection laws for several U.S. states. Also includes a discussion list open only to Mounted Police.
Meta Description: [ An informational site serving the mounted police horse community ]
National Insurance Crime Bureau - Partners with insurers and law enforcement agencies to facilitate the identification, detection and prosecution of insurance criminals.
Officer Needs Help - Listen to Los Angeles Police radio traffic during the infamous shootout with AK-47 armed bank robbers wearing full body armor.
Police Resource List - Forensics - A good listing of forensic resources for police departments.
Suicide By Cop - Includes information on officer's perspectives, classification of SBC incidents, PTSD, articles, and recommended reading.
Support Officer - Reaching out to the community with tragedy support individuals as a resource for healing, encouragement, and education.
Traffic Radar Handbook - Detailed technical description of microwave and laser police traffic radar. Includes operational limitations, possible operator errors, and common misreadings. Most information requires viewers to pay fee.
Meta Description: [ Detailed technical description of police radar proper use, limitations, and potential errors. ]
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