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'''Law enforcement''' agencies, often referred to as '''police''' forces, are [[civilian]] organizations involved in the prevention of crime and apprehending criminals, maintaining public order, as well as other duties. These establishments are found on nearly all worlds within the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s [[Human colonies|sphere of influence]]. | '''Law enforcement''' agencies, often referred to as '''police''' and sometimes termed '''civilian security forces''',<ref name="ehs and bees">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol '''Bungie.net''': ''M6G Personal Defense Weapon System'' (''"The ehs and bees are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore."'')]</ref> are [[civilian]] organizations involved in the prevention of crime and apprehending criminals, maintaining public order, as well as other duties. These establishments are found on nearly all worlds within the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s [[Human colonies|sphere of influence]]. | ||
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During the First Battle of Harvest, constables of Utgard Constabulary wore helmets, riot plating, and were armed with [[humbler stun device|stun devices]] and plastic shields. | During the First Battle of Harvest, constables of Utgard Constabulary wore helmets, riot plating, and were armed with [[humbler stun device|stun devices]] and plastic shields. | ||
The New Mombasa Police Department used tactical utilities, with ballistic body armor and [[CH252 helmet | The New Mombasa Police Department used tactical utilities, with ballistic body armor and [[CH252 helmet]]s with blast visors. For transport, the NMPD utilized a law enforcement variant of the [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]], and [[D77C-NMPD Pelican|a variant]] of the [[D77-TC Pelican]] to patrol the city's air space. | ||
===Weaponry=== | ===Weaponry=== | ||
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==Known police forces== | ==Known police forces== | ||
*[[Arcadian Patrol]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level, ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref> | *[[Arcadian Patrol]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level, ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref> | ||
*[[Elysium City Law Enforcement]]<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun '''Bungie.net''': '' | *[[Elysium City Law Enforcement]]<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun '''Bungie.net''': ''M90A Close Assault Weapon System'']</ref> | ||
*[[New Mombasa Police Department]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref> | *[[New Mombasa Police Department]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref> | ||
*[[Utgard Constabulary]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 168''</ref> | *[[Utgard Constabulary]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 168''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 14:57, October 12, 2014
Law enforcement agencies, often referred to as police and sometimes termed civilian security forces,[1] are civilian organizations involved in the prevention of crime and apprehending criminals, maintaining public order, as well as other duties. These establishments are found on nearly all worlds within the Unified Earth Government's sphere of influence.
Operational history
During the First Battle of Harvest, Utgard Constabulary officers patrolled the Utgard Mall. Two constables named Finn and Lars were the personal bodyguards of Governor Thune.[2]
Arcadian Patrol officers defended the colony of Arcadia from the invading Covenant forces during the Battle of Arcadia in 2531.
The New Mombasa Police Department had a significant role in the defense of their city during the Battle of Mombasa, where they cooperated with UNSC Marines in various operations around the city.
Equipment
During the First Battle of Harvest, constables of Utgard Constabulary wore helmets, riot plating, and were armed with stun devices and plastic shields.
The New Mombasa Police Department used tactical utilities, with ballistic body armor and CH252 helmets with blast visors. For transport, the NMPD utilized a law enforcement variant of the HuCiv Genet, and a variant of the D77-TC Pelican to patrol the city's air space.
Weaponry
They often use lighter weaponry than military personnel, though at least the NMPD is known to utilize military-grade weaponry.
- M90 Close Assault Weapon System
- DTM/Law Enforcement
- MA5C Assault Rifle
- M7/Caseless Submachine Gun
- M7S Caseless Submachine Gun
- M6A Handgun
- M6B Handgun
- M6C/SOCOM Handgun
Known police forces
- Arcadian Patrol[3]
- Elysium City Law Enforcement[4]
- New Mombasa Police Department[5]
- Utgard Constabulary[6]
- Voi Greater Outlands Police Bureau[7]
- Special Weapons And Tactics[8]
List of appearances
- i love bees (First appearance)
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Halo: Contact Harvest
- Halo Wars
- Halo 3: ODST
Sources
- ^ Bungie.net: M6G Personal Defense Weapon System ("The ehs and bees are way more comfortable to shoot, but you don’t see many of them outside of civilian security forces anymore.")
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 324
- ^ Halo Wars, campaign level, Arcadia City
- ^ Bungie.net: M90A Close Assault Weapon System
- ^ Halo 3: ODST
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 168
- ^ Halo 3
- ^ Halo Graphic Novel
