Municipal police

Municipal police, city police, or local police are law enforcement agencies that are under the control of local government. This includes the municipal government, where it is the smallest administrative subdivision. They receive funding from the city budget, and may have fewer legal powers than the "state paid" police. These police forces usually report to a mayor or a local police board.

Historical development

Historically, the role of the municipal police of local civic protection was carried out by watchmen. Today, some formations of municipal police still carry the name of the city/communal/municipal guard.

Municipal police by country

See also

• County police
• Garde champêtre
• Metropolitan police
• Police area
• Provincial police (Italy)

References

1. Municipal Police (France)
2. Municipal police (Italy)
3. Shanghai Municipal Police
4. Municipal police (Turkey)
5. Municipal Police (Indonesia)
6. Police
7. Municipal police (Spain)
8. Law enforcement in Canada
9. Law enforcement in Mexico
10. Law enforcement in Italy
11. Municipal police (Germany)
12. Law enforcement in France
13. Municipal Police (South Africa)
14. Municipal police (Austria)
15. Gemeindepolizei (Nazi Germany)
16. Surrey Police Service
17. Law enforcement in Germany
18. Police firearm use by country
19. Toronto Police Service
20. Los Angeles Police Department