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

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In many jurisdictions, police officers carry firearms in the normal course of their duties.

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U'll B Surprised 2 C ALL The Muthaf**kas Th@ Get Caught Up W/The Police....Or Just Brake'n The Law Period! http://myloc.me/11mvF
MRKILLACALI (DAVE GLASS) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:17 -0000
U'll B Surprised 2 C ALL The Muthaf**kas Th@ Get Caught Up W/The Police....Or Just Brake'n The Law Period! http://myloc.me/11mvF
three days and have not heard from aunt,..........calling everbody i can,going to call police tonight to see if they can check on her
joe68chevy (Joe Campbell) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:09 -0000
three days and have not heard from aunt,..........calling everbody i can,going to call police tonight to see if they can check on her
@GreedyTLawyer ► R u the thought police? ► Do you ever get tired of being contrarian?
adammc123 (Adam McMahon) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:07 -0000
@GreedyTLawyer ► R u the thought police? ► Do you ever get tired of being contrarian?
MDJ's article on the attempted robbery in St. Andrews. Police looking at possible Atlanta connection. http://bit.ly/dHaNj East Cobb
JuliaDoughty (Julia Doughty) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:06 -0000
MDJ's article on the attempted robbery in St. Andrews. Police looking at possible Atlanta connection. http://bit.ly/dHaNj East Cobb
Flashpoint a Canadian police Drama so far watched the first 3 EPPS on dvd....so far so good...Canada makes good TV SERIES....
Luis611 (Luis ) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:06 -0000
Flashpoint a Canadian police Drama so far watched the first 3 EPPS on dvd....so far so good...Canada makes good TV SERIES....
Police fire on S African protests: Police clash with protesters as urban poor seek better living conditions. http://tinyurl.com/ylose4c ...
linktv (Link TV) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:55:04 -0000
Police fire on S African protests: Police clash with protesters as urban poor seek better living conditions. http://tinyurl.com/ylose4c ...

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