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  2. Territorial police force - Wikipedia

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    The United Nations (UN) has operated territorial police forces in those parts of countries which have been under control of the UN from time to time. These were usually formed from police personnel on loan from member countries. A recent example is the use of such a force in East Timor in substitution for Indonesian National Police.

  3. Departmental Gendarmerie - Wikipedia

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    In France white or silver insignia traditionally indicates a mounted arm and the white insignia evolved from the gendarmerie's origins as a predominantly mounted force. Its territorial divisions are based on the administrative divisions of France , particularly the departments from which the Departmental Gendarmerie derives its name.

  4. Law enforcement in France - Wikipedia

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    France has two national police forces: [1]: 77 The National Police (Police nationale), formerly called the "Sûreté", is considered a civilian police force. Its origins date back to 1812 and was created by Eugène François Vidocq. In 1966, its name was officially changed to "Police Nationale".

  5. GIGN - Wikipedia

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    The unit shares jurisdiction of French sovereign territory with the special response units of the National Police, [note 2] and its training centre is located in Beynes. [7] Although most of its operations take place in France, the GIGN (as a component of the French Armed Forces) can operate anywhere in the world. Many of its missions are ...

  6. National Gendarmerie - Wikipedia

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    The National Gendarmerie (French: Gendarmerie nationale [ʒɑ̃daʁməʁi nɑsjɔnal]) is one of two national law enforcement forces of France, along with the National Police. The Gendarmerie is a branch of the French Armed Forces placed under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior, with additional duties from the Ministry of Armed ...

  7. Police band (music) - Wikipedia

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    The Music Band of the National Police is the Ministry of the Interior's official music ensemble and the chief police band in the French state. Like its counterpart the French Republican Guard, includes a concert band as well as a fanfare band. [35] The government also maintains small municipal police bands such as La Musique des Gardiens de la ...

  8. National Police (France) - Wikipedia

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    Young French citizens can fulfill their mandatory service (Service national universel) in the national police force. [4] [5] The national police force was created on 14 August 1941, under the Vichy regime, by a decree signed by the head of government, Philippe Pétain. This decree implements the law of 23 April 1941, creating the Police ...

  9. YouTube Music - Wikipedia

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    The service is designed with a user interface that allows users to explore songs and music videos on YouTube-based genres, playlists, and recommendations. In April 2023, the service expanded its offerings to include support for podcasts. [2] YouTube Music also features a premium tier that provides several benefits to subscribers.