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'''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]]. | |||
'''Law enforcement''' agencies, often referred to as '''police''' and sometimes termed '''civilian security forces''', | |||
Many police forces utilize [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] teams for more dangerous situations. | Many police forces utilize [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] teams for more dangerous situations. | ||
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===Insurrection=== | ===Insurrection=== | ||
{{Main|Insurrection}} | {{Main|Insurrection}} | ||
In the early 26th-century during the Insurrection, the law enforcement in [[Promesa]] became reputed for corruption amidst a multi-faction conflict between them, various [[Insurrectionist]] factions, and UEG peacekeepers.<ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | In the early 26th-century during the Insurrection, the law enforcement in [[Promesa]] became reputed for corruption amidst a multi-faction conflict between them, various [[Insurrectionist]] factions, and UEG peacekeepers.<ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-shadow-of-intense ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Shadow of Intense]</ref> | ||
===Human-Covenant war=== | |||
{{Main|Human-Covenant war}} | |||
===Human-Covenant | |||
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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]] [[Nils Thune|Thune]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', p. 324</ref> | 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]] [[Nils Thune|Thune]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', p. 324</ref> | ||
[[Arcadian Patrol]] officers defended the colony of [[Arcadia]] from the invading [[Covenant]] forces during the [[Battle of Arcadia]] in [[2531]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', campaign level, [[Arcadia City]]</ref> | [[Arcadian Patrol]] officers defended the colony of [[Arcadia]] from the invading [[Covenant]] forces during the [[Battle of Arcadia]] in [[2531]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', campaign level, [[Arcadia City]]</ref> | ||
The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] had a significant role in the defense of [[New Mombasa|their city]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]], where they cooperated with [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] in various operations around the city.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[ONI Alpha Site|ONI Alpha Sita]]</ref> | The [[New Mombasa Police Department]] had a significant role in the defense of [[New Mombasa|their city]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]], where they cooperated with [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] in various operations around the city.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', campaign level, [[ONI Alpha Site (level)|ONI Alpha Sita]]</ref> | ||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
[[File:HtT Panic in the Streets.jpg|thumb|A riot officer in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.]] | [[File:HtT Panic in the Streets.jpg|right|thumb|A riot officer in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.]] | ||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
==Known police forces== | ==Known police forces== | ||
* | *[[Arcadian Patrol]] | ||
* | *[[Berkeley Police Department]] | ||
* | *[[Elysium City Law Enforcement]] | ||
*[[New Mombasa Police Department]] | |||
* | *[[Utgard Constabulary]] | ||
* | *[[Voi Greater Outlands Police Bureau]] | ||
* | *[[Gao Ministry of Protection]] | ||
* | |||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
[[File:SWAT.png|250px|thumb|NMPD [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] officers in ''[[Sadie's Story]]''.]] | [[File:SWAT.png|250px|right|thumb|NMPD [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] officers in ''[[Sadie's Story]]''.]] | ||
===Armor=== | ===Armor=== | ||
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.{{Citation needed}} | 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.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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===Weaponry=== | ===Weaponry=== | ||
They often use lighter weaponry than military personnel, though in some circumstances there is overlap. | They often use lighter weaponry than military personnel, though in some circumstances there is overlap. | ||
*'''[[WST DTM/Law Enforcement]]''' - A law enforcement version of the [[M90 shotgun]]. | *'''[[WST DTM/Law Enforcement]]''' - A law enforcement version of the [[M90 shotgun]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun ''Bungie.net'': M90A Close Assault Weapon System]</ref> | ||
*'''[[M6A Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces. | *'''[[M6A Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.<ref name="ehs and bees"/> | ||
*'''[[M6B Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces. | *'''[[M6B Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.<ref name="ehs and bees"/> | ||
*'''[[Humbler stun device]]''' - Used by some police forces including the Berkeley Police Department.<ref>''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], Kamal: "The Red Button"</ref> | *'''[[Humbler stun device]]''' - Used by some police forces including the Berkeley Police Department.<ref>''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 2|Chapter 2]], Kamal: "The Red Button"</ref> | ||
During the Human-Covenant War, police forces were known to employ military weaponry for the purposes of assisting UNSC forces in the defense of their cities against the Covenant invasion. During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], NMPD officers working alongside the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[ODST]] units deployed into the city employed [[M6C/SOCOM]] handguns, [[M90 shotgun]]s, [[M7S SMG]]s and [[MA5C assault rifle]]s among other weapons. | During the Human-Covenant War, police forces were known to employ military weaponry for the purposes of assisting UNSC forces in the defense of their cities against the Covenant invasion. During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], NMPD officers working alongside the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[ODST]] units deployed into the city employed [[M6C/SOCOM]] handguns, [[M90 shotgun]]s, [[M7S SMG]]s and [[MA5C assault rifle]]s among other weapons.<ref name="H3ODST"/> | ||
===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
====Mechs==== | ====Mechs==== | ||
Law enforcement units were also known to employ the "Peacekeeper" variant of the [[HRUNTING Mark III | Law enforcement units were also known to employ the "Peacekeeper" variant of the [[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops|Cyclops]] exoskeleton for riot control purposes,<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/cyclops ''Halo Waypoint'': Cyclops]</ref> with NMPD employing its own specialised "Sector 12" variant equipped with a riot shield.<ref>[https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-gb/worlds/halo/playsets/sector-12-police-cyclops-97326 ''Megabloks'' - SECTOR 12 POLICE CYCLOPS]</ref> Most units, however, would be destroyed in the war once pressed into active combat duty.<ref name="universe" /> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant. | File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Law enforcement| ]] | [[Category:Law enforcement| ]] | ||
