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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. They also act as witnesses to crimes and are often called upon to give evidence against an accused. | + | '''Police''' are the enforcers of [[law]] in a society. They represent a [[socialist]] institution as they are overseen by the government and supported by taxpayer money. Their job entails investigating crimes and arresting suspected criminals to be brought to trial. They also act as witnesses to crimes and are often called upon to give evidence against an accused. |
Police are required in every civilized 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. | Police are required in every civilized 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. | ||
Revision as of 15:18, June 23, 2011
Police are the enforcers of law in a society. They represent a socialist institution as they are overseen by the government and supported by taxpayer money. Their job entails investigating crimes and arresting suspected criminals to be brought to trial. They also act as witnesses to crimes and are often called upon to give evidence against an accused. Police are required in every civilized 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 history of the police as a job function dates back beyond the Roman and Greek eras. Prior to this, the function 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.[1]