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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 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. |
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Revision as of 03:57, 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, sheriffs, and troopers. Each has a specific function as deemed by their respective governing agency.