Police
This is an old revision of this page, as edited by SlapHappy (talk | contribs) at 19:25, December 12, 2007. It may differ significantly from current revision.
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.