Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
internal police — A term sometimes applied to the police power, or power to enact laws in the interest of the public safety, health, and morality, which is inherent in the legislative authority of each state, is to be exercised with reference only to its domestic… … Black's law dictionary
Police brutality — is the world wide use of excessive force, usually physical, but potentially also in the form verbal attacks and psychological intimidation , by a police officer.Widespread police brutality exists in many countries, even those that prosecute… … Wikipedia
police — Branch of the government which is charged with the preservation of public order and tranquillity, the promotion of the public health, safety, and morals, and the prevention, detection, and punishment of crimes. See also internal police peace… … Black's law dictionary
Internal resistance to South African apartheid — Internal resistance to the apartheid system in South Africa came from several sectors of society and saw the creation of organisations dedicated variously to peaceful protests, passive resistance and armed insurrection. ANC and the PACAlthough… … Wikipedia
Police corruption — is a specific form of police misconduct designed to obtain financial benefits, other personal gain, and/or career advancement for a police officer or officers in exchange for not pursuing, or selectively pursuing, an investigation or arrest. One… … Wikipedia
Internal Troops (Russia) — Internal Troops, full name Internal Troops of the Ministry for Internal Affairs (MVD) (Russian: Внутренние войска Министерства внутренних дел, Vnutrenniye Voiska Ministerstva Vnutrennikh Del ; abbreviated ВВ, VV ) is a paramilitary national guard … Wikipedia
Internal security — Internal security, or IS, is the act of keeping domestic peace within a country. It is often carried out by police, government personnel, specialized military (such as the Italian Carabinieri or the Iranian Basij) or paramilitary forces (such as… … Wikipedia
Police power — (Law) The inherent power of a government to regulate its police affairs. Note: The term police power is not definitely fixed in meaning. In the earlier cases in the United States it was used as including the whole power of internal government, or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Police misconduct — refers to objectionable actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties, which can lead to a miscarriage of justice. Types of misconduct* False confession * False arrest * Falsified evidence * Intimidation * Police… … Wikipedia
Police misconduct in Norway — Police misconduct has become an issue of high media attention in Norway. The death of Eugene Ejike Obiora, a naturalized Norwegian of Nigerian origin in September 2006 stirred an uproar that as of September 2007 has caused the authorities to… … Wikipedia
