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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]].
[[File:Halo3 115722490 Full.jpeg|300px|thumb|Police officers from the [[New Mombasa Police Department]], one of the many human law enforcement agencies.]]
'''Law enforcement''' agencies, often referred to as '''police''' and sometimes termed '''civilian security forces''',{{Ref/Site|Id=M6G|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The M6G Pistol|D=24|M=01|Y=2021|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/M6G}} 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]].


Many police forces utilize [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] teams for more dangerous situations.
Many police forces utilize [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] teams for more dangerous situations.
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===Insurrection===
===Insurrection===
{{Main|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>
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/news/canon-fodder-shadow-of-intense ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Shadow of Intense]</ref> The [[Colonial Administration Authority]] employed an organisation known as the [[CAA Marshals]] to serve as frontier sheriffs throughout the [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22CMA|Enc22|Page=54-55}}


===Human-Covenant war===
The [[UNSC Army]] operated the [[UNSC Army Security Forces]], who often served as civilian law enforcement and [[military police]] on frontier worlds with Army deployments.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=61}}
{{Main|Human-Covenant war}}
 
===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>
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>


[[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>
[[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>


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>
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|ONI Alpha Sita]]</ref>


===Post-war===
===Post-war===
[[File:HtT Panic in the Streets.jpg|right|thumb|A riot officer in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.]]
[[File:HtT Panic in the Streets.jpg|thumb|A riot officer in ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''.]]
{{Expand-section}}
{{Expand-section}}


==Known police forces==
==Known police forces==
*[[Arcadian Patrol]]
*'''[[Arcadian Patrol]]'''
*[[Berkeley Police Department]]
*'''[[Berkeley Police Department]]'''
*[[Elysium City Law Enforcement]]
*'''[[CAA Marshals]]'''
*[[New Mombasa Police Department]]
*'''[[Elysium City Law Enforcement]]'''
*[[Utgard Constabulary]]
*'''[[New Mombasa Police Department]]'''
*[[Voi Greater Outlands Police Bureau]]
*'''[[Utgard Constabulary]]'''
*[[Gao Ministry of Protection]]
*'''[[Voi Greater Outlands Police Bureau]]'''
*'''[[Gao Ministry of Protection]]'''


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
[[File:SWAT.png|250px|right|thumb|NMPD [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] officers in ''[[Sadie's Story]]''.]]
[[File:SWAT.png|250px|thumb|NMPD [[Special Weapons And Tactics]] officers in ''[[Sadie's Story]]''.]]
===Armor===
===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}}
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.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref>  
The New Mombasa Police Department used tactical utilities, with ballistic body armor and [[CH252 helmet]]s with blast visors.<ref name="H3ODST">''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''</ref>


===Weaponry===
===Weaponry===
They often use lighter weaponry than military personnel, though in some circumstances there is overlap.
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>
*'''[[WST DTM/Law Enforcement]]''' - A law enforcement version of the [[M90 shotgun]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3shotgun|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The M90A Shotgun|D=08|M=6|Y=2020|LocalArchive=Machines, Materiel and Munitions from the Human-Covenant Conflict, 2525 - Present/M90A}}
*'''[[M6A Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.<ref name="ehs and bees"/>
*'''[[M6A Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.{{Ref/Reuse|M6G}}
*'''[[M6B Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.<ref name="ehs and bees"/>
*'''[[M6B Handgun]]''' - Used prominently by civilian security forces.{{Ref/Reuse|M6G}}
*'''[[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>
*'''[[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>
During the Human-Covenant War, police forces were known to employ military weaponry for the purposes of assisting UNSC forces in the defense of their cities against the Covenant invasion. During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], NMPD officers working alongside the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] and [[ODST]] units deployed into the city employed [[M6C/SOCOM]] handguns, [[M90 shotgun]]s, [[M7S SMG]]s and [[MA5C assault rifle]]s among other weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|H3ODST}}
===Vehicles===
===Vehicles===
====Mechs====
====Mechs====
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" />
Law enforcement units were also known to employ the "Peacekeeper" variant of the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) 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/Reuse|universe}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant.
File:SECTOR_12_POLICE_CYCLOPS.png|The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant.
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Law enforcement agencies often make use of land vehicles to be more mobile. Specialty sedans are sometimes elements of police forces.
Law enforcement agencies often make use of land vehicles to be more mobile. Specialty sedans are sometimes elements of police forces.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MEGA NMPD Warthog.jpg|An NMPD version of [[AMG Transport Dynamics]]' [[M831 Warthog]].
File:MEGA NMPD Warthog.jpg|An NMPD version of [[AMG Transport Dynamics]]' [[M831 Troop Transport Warthog]].
File:H3ODST-NMPDGenetCar.png|An NMPD variant of the [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]].
File:H3ODST-NMPDGenetCar.png|An NMPD variant of the [[HuCiv]] [[Genet]].
File:HW ArcadiaPatrol Car.jpg|An unnamed sedan used by the [[Arcadian Patrol]].
File:HW arcadianpatrolcar.jpg|An unnamed sedan used by the [[Arcadian Patrol]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
====Air vehicles====
====Air vehicles====
Law enforcement agencies in some instances will use air vehicles as well.
Law enforcement agencies in some instances will use air vehicles as well. The [[D77C Pelican]] is manufactured for law enforcement needs, though the NMPD has their own offshoot of the design known as the [[D77C-NMPD Pelican]].
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MEGA NMPD Hornet.jpg|An NMPD variant of the [[AV-14 Hornet]].
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]].
File:H3ODST-D77C-NMPD-PelicanDropship.png|An NMPD version of the D77C Pelican.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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Latest revision as of 07:22, March 8, 2024

Police officers from the New Mombasa Police Department, one of the many human law enforcement agencies.

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[edit]

Insurrection[edit]

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] The Colonial Administration Authority employed an organisation known as the CAA Marshals to serve as frontier sheriffs throughout the Outer Colonies.[3]

The UNSC Army operated the UNSC Army Security Forces, who often served as civilian law enforcement and military police on frontier worlds with Army deployments.[4]

Human-Covenant War[edit]

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.[5]

Arcadian Patrol officers defended the colony of Arcadia from the invading Covenant forces during the Battle of Arcadia in 2531.[6]

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.[7]

Post-war[edit]

A riot officer in Hunt the Truth.
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Known police forces[edit]

Equipment[edit]

NMPD Special Weapons And Tactics officers in Sadie's Story.

Armor[edit]

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.[8]

Weaponry[edit]

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

During the Human-Covenant War, police forces were known to employ military weaponry for the purposes of assisting UNSC forces in the defense of their cities against the Covenant invasion. During the Battle of Mombasa, NMPD officers working alongside the Marine and ODST units deployed into the city employed M6C/SOCOM handguns, M90 shotguns, M7S SMGs and MA5C assault rifles among other weapons.[8]

Vehicles[edit]

Mechs[edit]

Law enforcement units were also known to employ the "Peacekeeper" variant of the Cyclops exoskeleton for riot control purposes,[11] with NMPD employing its own specialised "Sector 12" variant equipped with a riot shield.[12] Most units, however, would be destroyed in the war once pressed into active combat duty.[11]

  • The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant.

    The NMPD Sector 12 Cyclops variant.

Land vehicles[edit]

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

Air vehicles[edit]

Law enforcement agencies in some instances will use air vehicles as well. The D77C Pelican is manufactured for law enforcement needs, though the NMPD has their own offshoot of the design known as the D77C-NMPD Pelican.

  • An NMPD variant of the AV-14 Hornet.

    An NMPD variant of the AV-14 Hornet.

  • An NMPD version of the D77C Pelican.

    An NMPD version of the D77C Pelican.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Bungie.net, The M6G Pistol (Retrieved on Jan 24, 2021) [local archive] [external archive]
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Shadow of Intense
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 54-55
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 61
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 324
  6. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level, Arcadia City
  7. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, ONI Alpha Sita
  8. ^ a b Halo 3: ODST
  9. ^ Bungie.net, The M90A Shotgun (Retrieved on Jun 8, 2020) [local archive] [external archive]
  10. ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 2, Kamal: "The Red Button"
  11. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Cyclops
  12. ^ Megabloks - SECTOR 12 POLICE CYCLOPS
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