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  2. List of police-related slang terms - Wikipedia

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    French, lit. "salad basket", slang for a police van (cf. fourgon de police). Parak Slang term used for policemen in the Philippines. Paw Patrol Slang term for K-9 units or Dog Units in the UK. Party Van Russian, a police car or van, especially one housing an entire squad and sent out to perform a search-and-seizure and/or an arrest at a ...

  3. Sheriffs in the United States - Wikipedia

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    There are 17 sheriff's offices in Nevada, and two of them are unique, as the Carson City Sheriff's Office is a result of the 1967 merger of the old Carson City Police Department and the Ormsby County Sheriff's Department, as well as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department which is the result of the 1973 merger of the Clark County Sheriff's ...

  4. Police ranks of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for East Baton Rouge Parish. The sheriff wears four gold stars on each shoulder. Sheriff Sid J. Gautreaux, III: The colonel is the Chief Criminal Deputy of the sheriff's office. Ultimately all divisions of the sheriff's office fall under the guidance of the colonel.

  5. United States law enforcement decorations - Wikipedia

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    Law enforcement medals and badges first appeared in the late 19th century, as used by some of the (then) largest police departments in the country, such as the New York City Police Department and Chicago Police Department. Early law enforcement awards were often pins and badges awarded on a case-by-case basis.

  6. Sheriff - Wikipedia

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    Sheriffs deal with the majority of civil and criminal court cases in Scotland, with the power to preside in solemn proceedings with a jury of 15 for indictable offences and sitting alone in summary proceedings for summary offences. A sheriff must be legally qualified, and have been qualified as an advocate or solicitor for at least

  7. Police ranks and insignia of India - Wikipedia

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    Police Circle: In some states, such as Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, etc., there are a few circles within the sub-division. A police circle consists of two or more police stations. Typically, an Inspector takes charge of the Circle and is known as the Circle Inspector (CI). Police station: Commanded by a non-gazetted police officer.

  8. Century-old Sheriff's badge back home in Rosebud County ...

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    A Rosebud County Deputy Sheriff's badge thought to be around 100 years old is back in its home department after being discovered nearly 1,000 miles away, thanks to the generosity of an Oklahoma ...

  9. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department - Wikipedia

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    The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department supplements its full-time ranks with over 800 reserve deputies. Reserve sheriff's deputies are issued a badge, an identification card, uniforms, a Smith & Wesson M&P [67] duty weapon, handcuffs, baton, and other equipment. Reserve deputy sheriffs must volunteer 20 hours per month of their time, with ...