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State police force — Eduqas GCSE History Definition

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GCSE History · key term

State police force

Definition

An organised police force established under public authority, rather than relying mainly on unpaid local residents or private law-enforcers.

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Eduqas GCSE History · C100

Component 2

Revise: Enforcing Law and Order

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