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The first {{wp|Law enforcement agency|law enforcement agencies}} of Belmonte were created when the country was still fighting its [[War of Asterian Secession|independence war]] against [[Gaullica]], when the first rebel militias, led by nationalist leaders, were established. Once the war ended, those militias, under the {{wp|Oligarchy|oligarchic}} [[Confederation of Belmonte|confederation]] in an {{wp|Confederacy|extensively decentralized system}}, were charged with maintaining order and the goodwill of regional elites, a situation which remained until the [[Federalist Revolt]]. With the establishment of the [[First Belmontese Republic]], a single federal agency separated from the [[Belmontese Armed Forces|Armed Forces]], the [[National Force (Belmonte)|National Force]], was created, being the only police force for the remaining of the 19th century. | The first {{wp|Law enforcement agency|law enforcement agencies}} of Belmonte were created when the country was still fighting its [[War of Asterian Secession|independence war]] against [[Gaullica]], when the first rebel militias, led by nationalist leaders, were established. Once the war ended, those militias, under the {{wp|Oligarchy|oligarchic}} [[Confederation of Belmonte|confederation]] in an {{wp|Confederacy|extensively decentralized system}}, were charged with maintaining order and the goodwill of regional elites, a situation which remained until the [[Federalist Revolt]]. With the establishment of the [[First Belmontese Republic]], a single federal agency separated from the [[Belmontese Armed Forces|Armed Forces]], the [[National Force (Belmonte)|National Force]], was created, being the only police force for the remaining of the 19th century. | ||
It was only during the 40s that reforms were enacted, with the National Force becoming a {{wp| | It was only during the 40s that reforms were enacted, with the National Force becoming a {{wp|riot police}} while law enforcement itself would be decentralized once again to municipal governments with provincial and federal assistance. To maximise such assistance, the National Public Security System would be created in 1981, emphasizing cooperation between municipal, provincial and federal governments. | ||
==Primary functions== | ==Primary functions== | ||
The primary functions of police agencies are, according to the [[Constitution of Belmonte|constitution]], to enforce public order and the law over the country. | The primary functions of police agencies are, according to the [[Constitution of Belmonte|constitution]], to enforce public order and the law over the country. | ||
==National Public Security System== | ==National Public Security System== | ||
The '''National Public Security System''' ({{wp|Portuguese language|Luzelese}}: ''Sistema Nacional de Segurança Pública'', ''SNSP'') was created in 1981 during the premiership of [[Félix Bragança]] to increase cooperation between federal, provincial and municipial law enforcement agencies, being headed by a director-general as part of the [[Cabinet of Belmonte|Secretary of Justice and Public Security]]. | The '''National Public Security System''' ({{wp|Portuguese language|Luzelese}}: ''Sistema Nacional de Segurança Pública'', ''SNSP'') was created in 1981 during the premiership of [[Félix Bragança]] to increase cooperation and assistance between federal, provincial and municipial law enforcement agencies, being headed by a director-general as part of the [[Cabinet of Belmonte|Secretary of Justice and Public Security]]. | ||
===Federal institutions=== | ===Federal institutions=== | ||
*The '''[[Federal Police (Belmonte)|Federal Police]]''' is the main federal agency of Belmonte, responsible for combating crimes against federal institutions and their property, {{wp|drug trafficking}}, {{wp|terrorism}} and {{wp|organized crime}}, as well as responsible for {{wp|immigration}} and {{wp|border control}}. It is subdivided into three major departments: | |||
**The ''Federal Road Police'' is responsible with the maintenance and patrol of {{wp|motorways}}, not investigating crimes but instead tasked of maintaining order; | |||
**The ''Federal Rail Police'' is tasked with the surveillance of {{wp|railways}}, though is not able to investigate crimes as well; | |||
**The ''Federal Penal Police'' is responsible for the control of federal {{wp|Prison|prisons}}. | |||
*The '''[[National Force (Belmonte)|National Force]]''' is the oldest law enforcement agency in the country, having received a wide range of functions throughout its history. Currently, it acts as the country's {{wp|riot police}} under [[President of Belmonte|presidential control]], being mainly used in cases of {{wp|Unrest|national unrest}}. | |||
===Province institutions=== | ===Province institutions=== | ||
=== | There are no police agencies in the provincial sphere, with most law enforcement agencies being under municipal control. Instead, it's the responsibility of provincial governments to offer assistance alongside the [[Government of Belmonte|Federal Government]] through the SNSP. | ||
===Municipal institutions=== | |||
*The '''[[Civil Guard (Belmonte)|Civil Guard]]''' is the main law enforcement agency of Belmonte, responsible for the daily maintenance of public order whilst acting as a {{wp|Preventive police|preventive}}, {{wp|detective}} and {{wp|Forensic science|forensic police force}}. It is entirely under the charge of municipal governments despite receiving full provincial and federal support. | |||
==Other security forces== | ==Other security forces== | ||
*The '''[[National Information Service]]''', also known by its abbreviation ''SNI'', is the {{wp|Intelligence agency|national intelligence agency}} of Belmonte, acting closely with the Federal Police and being responsible for {{wp|espionage}} and {{wp|counter-espionage}} activities. | |||
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==Misconduct== | ==Misconduct== | ||
{{wp|Police misconduct}}, especially in the form of {{wp|Police brutality|abuse}}, has been a serious problem within Belmontese society in general. According to an international report made by the [[International Council for Democracy]] (ICD) in 2019, the [[Castelonovo Civil Guard]] is the "second most repressive" in Belmonte after [[Guanabara]], and ranks as one of the police that most kill in the world, a trend which is also seen in other major cities, contributing even more to other national social issues such as {{wp|racism}}, {{wp|poverty}} and {{wp|social inequality}}. | {{wp|Police misconduct}}, especially in the form of {{wp|Police brutality|abuse}}, has been a serious problem within Belmontese society in general. According to an international report made by the [[International Council for Democracy]] (ICD) in 2019, the [[Castelonovo Civil Guard]] is the "second most repressive" in Belmonte after [[Guanabara]], and ranks as one of the police that most kill in the world, a trend which is also seen in other major cities, contributing even more to other national social issues such as {{wp|racism}}, {{wp|poverty}} and {{wp|social inequality}}. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Crime in Belmonte]] | *[[Crime in Belmonte]] | ||
[[Category:Belmonte]] | [[Category:Belmonte]] | ||
Revision as of 21:51, 15 March 2021
In Belmonte, there are several institutions tasked with maintaining law in order on the entirety of the country, being part of the National Public Security System either as a federal, provincial or municipal forces. Despite its main priority is to enforce the law within the national perimeter, there are other institutions tasked with other priorities such as the maintenance of penal order and intelligence and counter-terrorism activities.
History
The first law enforcement agencies of Belmonte were created when the country was still fighting its independence war against Gaullica, when the first rebel militias, led by nationalist leaders, were established. Once the war ended, those militias, under the oligarchic confederation in an extensively decentralized system, were charged with maintaining order and the goodwill of regional elites, a situation which remained until the Federalist Revolt. With the establishment of the First Belmontese Republic, a single federal agency separated from the Armed Forces, the National Force, was created, being the only police force for the remaining of the 19th century.
It was only during the 40s that reforms were enacted, with the National Force becoming a riot police while law enforcement itself would be decentralized once again to municipal governments with provincial and federal assistance. To maximise such assistance, the National Public Security System would be created in 1981, emphasizing cooperation between municipal, provincial and federal governments.
Primary functions
The primary functions of police agencies are, according to the constitution, to enforce public order and the law over the country.
National Public Security System
The National Public Security System (Luzelese: Sistema Nacional de Segurança Pública, SNSP) was created in 1981 during the premiership of Félix Bragança to increase cooperation and assistance between federal, provincial and municipial law enforcement agencies, being headed by a director-general as part of the Secretary of Justice and Public Security.
Federal institutions
- The Federal Police is the main federal agency of Belmonte, responsible for combating crimes against federal institutions and their property, drug trafficking, terrorism and organized crime, as well as responsible for immigration and border control. It is subdivided into three major departments:
- The Federal Road Police is responsible with the maintenance and patrol of motorways, not investigating crimes but instead tasked of maintaining order;
- The Federal Rail Police is tasked with the surveillance of railways, though is not able to investigate crimes as well;
- The Federal Penal Police is responsible for the control of federal prisons.
- The National Force is the oldest law enforcement agency in the country, having received a wide range of functions throughout its history. Currently, it acts as the country's riot police under presidential control, being mainly used in cases of national unrest.
Province institutions
There are no police agencies in the provincial sphere, with most law enforcement agencies being under municipal control. Instead, it's the responsibility of provincial governments to offer assistance alongside the Federal Government through the SNSP.
Municipal institutions
- The Civil Guard is the main law enforcement agency of Belmonte, responsible for the daily maintenance of public order whilst acting as a preventive, detective and forensic police force. It is entirely under the charge of municipal governments despite receiving full provincial and federal support.
Other security forces
- The National Information Service, also known by its abbreviation SNI, is the national intelligence agency of Belmonte, acting closely with the Federal Police and being responsible for espionage and counter-espionage activities.
Misconduct
Police misconduct, especially in the form of abuse, has been a serious problem within Belmontese society in general. According to an international report made by the International Council for Democracy (ICD) in 2019, the Castelonovo Civil Guard is the "second most repressive" in Belmonte after Guanabara, and ranks as one of the police that most kill in the world, a trend which is also seen in other major cities, contributing even more to other national social issues such as racism, poverty and social inequality.