This section of Police.Info broadly explains the structure of policing in different territories. More detail is available in other sections (eg: the Directory).



AUSTRALIA
The 'Australian Federal Police' cover the Australian Capital Territory, investige crimes relating to federal law nationwide, and embrace crimes with an international aspect.

IRELAND
The national police force for the Republic of Ireland is the Garda Síochána. Irish police are generally unarmed.

UNITED KINGDOM
The first modern police force was the London Metropolitan Police which was formed in 1829. However, there are over 50 different police forces in the UK, with a range of responsibilities (not only territorial). UK police are generally unarmed.

UNITED STATES
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other federal agencies enforce federal (national) laws often specializing in certain crimes. Most crimes, however, fall under the jurisdiction of state or local police fources, of which there are a considerable number.

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