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Uniformed services

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Police officers in London

Uniformed services is an abstract term that are generally bodies of people in employment of a state[1][2] who wear a distinct uniform that differentiates them from the public and private sector. Their purpose is to maintain the peace, security, safety, and health[3] of the people they serve. Examples include military personnel, police officers, corrections and firefighters.

Types

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Armed

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Some uniformed services carry weapons and ammunition on duty. They include:

Depending on role and assignment, members of:

Unarmed

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Unarmed uniformed services carry or operate other equipment to perform their duty. Such uniformed services may include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Uniformed Services". law.cornell.edu. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  2. ^ "USERRA". dol.gov. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. ^ "USU". medschool.usuhs. Retrieved 1 April 2022.