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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.
Police armament and equipment
In many jurisdictions, police officers carry firearms in the normal course of their duties. More on [ Police ]
So if police some and search my house, I'm going to have to be the one to tidy back up all the mess?
aishavoyage (Aisha McDonald) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:13 -0000
So if police some and search my house, I'm going to have to be the one to tidy back up all the mess?
Police says robber used fake gun to hold up Edison gas station http://bit.ly/Z8R1D .
baseland7575sam (Samuel Baseland) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:10 -0000
Police says robber used fake gun to hold up Edison gas station http://bit.ly/Z8R1D .
@benshephard Please RT this link to help search for Madeleine McCann : http://www.ceop.police.uk/
CareyBowe (Carey Bowe) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:25:00 -0000
@benshephard Please RT this link to help search for Madeleine McCann : http://www.ceop.police.uk/
@Bellafan Ok, we'll tell the police that you were delivering Randyy's baby in the back of a cab while I drove. =)
BritterDD (Brittney ) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:24:53 -0000
@Bellafan Ok, we'll tell the police that you were delivering Randyy's baby in the back of a cab while I drove. =)
Horror: Police to Search for Bodies in Walls of Cleveland Home - WSJ.com - http://shar.es/aAlBa #serialkiller #rapist #psychopath
LizaCardona (Liza Cardona) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:24:47 -0000
Horror: Police to Search for Bodies in Walls of Cleveland Home - WSJ.com - http://shar.es/aAlBa #serialkiller #rapist #psychopath
RT @KING5Seattle: Seattle Police Honor Guard will hold ceremony today 4:30 at Memorial to Officer Brenton 29th & Yesler in Seattle
JoSoss (JoSoss) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:24:44 -0000
RT @KING5Seattle: Seattle Police Honor Guard will hold ceremony today 4:30 at Memorial to Officer Brenton 29th & Yesler in Seattle
IACP's National Chiefs Challenge - Official site includes directions, application, winners, prizes, and news updates.
Politie Site Nederland - Provides information about Dutch police.
South African Police - Unofficial - Provides South African and international policing links.
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South Australia Police - Agency overview, stolen firearms database as well as media releases and traffic statistics are all provided.
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