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The Police And The Public

Police are government officers who enforce the law and maintain order. They work to prevent crime and to protect the lives and property of the people of a community. There are many ways policemen and policewomen serve their communities. They patrol streets to guard against crime and to assist people with various problems. The police are often called to settle quarrels, find lost people, and aid accident victims. During floods, fires, and other disasters, they help provide shelter, transportation, and protection for victims.
The police form part of a nation's criminal justice system, which also includes courts and prisons. Police officers enforce criminal law, which covers murder, robbery, burglary, and other crimes that threaten society. They investigate such crimes and arrest suspected lawbreakers, using whatever they need to get the job done. They also testify in court trials.
Every nation in the world has a police system. Canada has national, provincial, and city police forces. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) enforces federal laws throughout Canada. The RCMP provides police services on a contract basis to about 175 cities.
Throughout the years, police had gained an awful reputation. Presumptions such as the fact people think that prejudice leads to police violence have raised many questions. Many other people say whether police use excessive force depends more upon conditions of the encounter than on racial prejudice. Ever since long time ago, police were from time to time called a bad name. The society is now wondering: are the police over-stepping their boundaries and are taking part in what is called abuse of power?

Ever since that first industrial revolution of which the mass of the population soared, it is happening again. Policemen were forced to come to terms with a society changing with even more speed, and mass than during that first revolution. Therefore, it results in the lack of mutual misunderstandings.
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