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| − | '''Police''' are the enforcers of [[law]] in a society. Their job entails investigating crimes and arresting suspected criminals to be brought to trial. Police are a cornerstone of any just society, as they are necessary to enforce the Rule of Law. Police are also known as [[constable]]s, [[sheriff]]s, and [[trooper]]s. Each has a specific function as deemed by their respective governing agency. | + | '''Police''' are the enforcers of [[law]] in a society. Their job entails investigating crimes and arresting suspected criminals to be brought to trial. Police are a cornerstone of any just society, as they are necessary to enforce the Rule of Law. Police are also known as [[constable]]s, [[inspectors]], [[sheriff]]s, and [[trooper]]s. Each has a specific function as deemed by their respective governing agency. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The hstory of the police as a job function dates back beyond the Roman and Greek eras. Prior to this, the funtion of law and order was left to the particular nobles to protect their own lands. During the Roman Empire, law and order was more organized, as the military performed this function. In ancient [[Rome]], the [[Praetorian Guard]] acted as the police force. | ||
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*[[Sheriff]] | *[[Sheriff]] | ||
*[[State Police]] | *[[State Police]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <ref>http://www.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574058/Police.html<ref/> | ||
Revision as of 04:26, December 10, 2007
Police are the enforcers of law in a society. Their job entails investigating crimes and arresting suspected criminals to be brought to trial. Police are a cornerstone of any just society, as they are necessary to enforce the Rule of Law. Police are also known as constables, inspectors, sheriffs, and troopers. Each has a specific function as deemed by their respective governing agency.
History
The hstory of the police as a job function dates back beyond the Roman and Greek eras. Prior to this, the funtion of law and order was left to the particular nobles to protect their own lands. During the Roman Empire, law and order was more organized, as the military performed this function. In ancient Rome, the Praetorian Guard acted as the police force.
See also
References
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