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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''',<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]].


==Operational history==
Many police forces utilize [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] teams for more dangerous situations.
[[File:HtT Panic in the Streets.jpg|right|thumb|A riot officer in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.]]
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]]''', ''page 324''</ref>


[[Arcadian Patrol]] officers defended the colony of [[Arcadia]] from the invading [[Covenant]] forces during the [[Battle of Arcadia]] in [[2531]].
==History==
===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/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-shadow-of-intense ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Shadow of Intense]</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.
===Human-Covenant war===
{{Main|Human-Covenant war}}
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>


After the Human Covenant war, the law enforcement in [[Promesa]] became reputed for corruption amidst a multi-faction conflict between them, various [[Insurrectionist]] factions, and UEG peacekeepers.
[[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>


== Equipment ==
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>
[[File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|right|thumb|The Sector 12 Cyclops variant.]]
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]]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. 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" />
===Post-war===
[[File:HtT Panic in the Streets.jpg|right|thumb|A riot officer in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.]]
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==Equipment==
===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}}
 
The New Mombasa Police Department used tactical utilities, with ballistic body armor and [[CH252 helmet]]s with blast visors.{{Citation needed}}


===Weaponry===
===Weaponry===
They often use lighter weaponry than military personnel, though at least the [[New Mombasa Police Department|NMPD]] is known to utilize military-grade weaponry.
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]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun ''Bungie.net'': M90A Close Assault Weapon System]</ref>
*[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]]
*'''[[M6A Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.<ref name="ehs and bees"/>
*[[WST DTM/Law Enforcement]]
*'''[[M6B Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.<ref name="ehs and bees"/>
*[[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C Assault Rifle]]
*'''[[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>
*[[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]]
===Vehicles===
*[[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun]]
====Mechs====
*[[M6A Handgun]]
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" />
*[[M6B Handgun]]
<gallery>
*[[M6C/SOCOM|M6C/SOCOM Handgun]]
File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant.
</gallery>
====Land vehicles====
Law enforcement agencies often make use of land vehicles to be more mobile. Specialty sedans are sometimes elements of police forces.
<gallery>
File:MEGA NMPD Warthog.jpg|An NMPD version of [[AMG Transport Dynamics]]' [[M831 Warthog]].
File:H3ODST-NMPDGenetCar.png|An NMPD variant of the [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]].
File:HW ArcadiaPatrol Car.jpg|An unnamed sedan used by the [[Arcadian Patrol]].
</gallery>
====Air vehicles====
Law enforcement agencies in some instances will use air vehicles as well.
<gallery>
File:MEGA NMPD Hornet.jpg|An NMPD variant of the [[AV-14 Hornet]].
File:H3ODST-D77C-NMPD-PelicanDropship.png|An NMPD version of the [[D77C-NMPD Pelican|D77C Pelican]].
</gallery>


==Known police forces==
==Known police forces==
*[[Arcadian Patrol]]<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level, ''[[Arcadia City]]''</ref>
*[[Arcadian Patrol]]
*[[Berkeley Police Department]]<ref>'''[[Axon Clips Chapter 2]]''', ''The Red Button''</ref>
*[[Berkeley Police Department]]
*[[Elysium City Law Enforcement]]<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun '''Bungie.net''': ''M90A Close Assault Weapon System'']</ref>
*[[Elysium City Law Enforcement]]
*[[New Mombasa Police Department]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref>
*[[New Mombasa Police Department]]
*[[Utgard Constabulary]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 168''</ref>
*[[Utgard Constabulary]]
*[[Voi Greater Outlands Police Bureau]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
*[[Voi Greater Outlands Police Bureau]]
*[[Special Weapons And Tactics]]<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'''</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 20:57, September 1, 2019

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.

Many police forces utilize Special Weapons And Tactics teams for more dangerous situations.

History

Insurrection

Main article: 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.[2]

Human-Covenant war

Main article: Human-Covenant war

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.[3]

Arcadian Patrol officers defended the colony of Arcadia from the invading Covenant forces during the Battle of Arcadia in 2531.[4]

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.[5]

Post-war

A Law enforcement officer in riot gear in the midst of a riot.
A riot officer in Hunt the Truth.
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Equipment

Armor

During the First Battle of Harvest, constables of Utgard Constabulary wore helmets, riot plating, and were armed with stun devices and plastic shields.[citation needed]

The New Mombasa Police Department used tactical utilities, with ballistic body armor and CH252 helmets with blast visors.[citation needed]

Weaponry

They often use lighter weaponry than military personnel, though in some circumstances there is overlap.

Vehicles

Mechs

Law enforcement units were also known to employ the "Peacekeeper" variant of the Cyclops exoskeleton for riot control purposes[8], with NMPD employing its own specialised "Sector 12" variant equipped with a riot shield.[9] Most units, however, would be destroyed in the war once pressed into active combat duty.[8]

  • The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant.

    The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant.

Land vehicles

Law enforcement agencies often make use of land vehicles to be more mobile. Specialty sedans are sometimes elements of police forces.

Air vehicles

Law enforcement agencies in some instances will use air vehicles as well.

Known police forces

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c 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.")
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Shadow of Intense
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 324
  4. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level, Arcadia City
  5. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, ONI Alpha Sita
  6. ^ Bungie.net: M90A Close Assault Weapon System
  7. ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 2, Kamal: "The Red Button"
  8. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Cyclops
  9. ^ Megabloks - SECTOR 12 POLICE CYCLOPS
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