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The '''Nakong Police Agency''' ('''NKPA'''; {{wp|Chinese language|Shangean}}: 內江警察部隊; {{wp|Yale romanization of Cantonese|Morwall romanization}}: ''noi6 gong1 ging2 chaat3 bou6 deui2'') is the national {{wp|police}} force of [[Nakong]], with responsibility for local policing, {{wp|SWAT|tactical response}}, {{wp|counter-terrorism}}, {{wp|Bodyguard|VIP protection}} and {{wp|counter-intelligence}} across the country. Organized into a number of local detachments and national commands, the Nakong Police Agency is a large and decentralized division of the [[Department of State for Public Security]] which works closely with the [[Administrative divisions of Nakong|counties and municipalities]] of Nakong. The commanding officer of the NKPA is Margaret Chan, who has been in office since 2019. | The '''Nakong Police Agency''' ('''NKPA'''; {{wp|Chinese language|Shangean}}: 內江警察部隊; {{wp|Yale romanization of Cantonese|Morwall romanization}}: ''noi6 gong1 ging2 chaat3 bou6 deui2'') is the national {{wp|police}} force of [[Nakong]], with responsibility for local policing, {{wp|SWAT|tactical response}}, {{wp|counter-terrorism}}, {{wp|Bodyguard|VIP protection}} and {{wp|counter-intelligence}} across the country. Organized into a number of local detachments and national commands, the Nakong Police Agency is a large and decentralized division of the [[Department of State for Public Security]] which works closely with the [[Administrative divisions of Nakong|counties and municipalities]] of Nakong. The commanding officer of the NKPA is Margaret Chan, who has been in office since 2019. | ||
Founded by [[Estmere]] in 1899 as the Nakong Constabulary, the force initially was responsible for enforcing colonial law in rural areas of Nakong while urban communities had standalone police forces. During the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], the Nakong Constabulary was placed under Estmerish military command and played a key role in the [[Battle of Nakong]]. Following the establishment of the [[Nakong Free State]], the Nakong Constabulary was merged with the local police forces of [[Ningcho]], [[Lin Chow County]] and [[Queensport]] to form the Nakong Police Agency. | Founded by [[Estmere]] in 1899 as the Nakong Constabulary, the force initially was responsible for enforcing colonial law in rural areas of Nakong while urban communities had standalone police forces. During the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], the Nakong Constabulary was placed under Estmerish military command and played a key role in the [[Battle of Nakong]]. Following the establishment of the [[Nakong Free State]], the Nakong Constabulary was merged with the local police forces of [[Ningcho]], [[Lin Chow County]] and [[Queensport]] to form the Nakong Police Agency. After [[Independence of Nakong|independence]] in 1958, the Nakong Territorial Defence Regiment {{wp|colonial troops|colonial militia}} force also fell under the NKPA's command. | ||
In 1963, the emergence of the [[East Nakong insurgency]] resulted in police resources being stretched to the breaking point by ever-mounting {{wp|counter-insurgency}} needs. As a result, the quasi-military Special Territorial Branch was spun off as the independent [[Nakong Autonomous Security Force]], ending the NKPA's five-year stint as Nakong's ''de facto'' military. During the 1960s and 70s, the NKPA played a major role in dismantling the [[Shangean unionism|Shangean unionist]] movement on the island, during which the agency was accused of engaging in {{wp|arbitrary detention}} and other human rights violations. Since the return of peace in the 1980s, the NKPA has largely shed its paramilitary functions and | In 1963, the emergence of the [[East Nakong insurgency]] resulted in police resources being stretched to the breaking point by ever-mounting {{wp|counter-insurgency}} needs. As a result, the quasi-military Special Territorial Branch was spun off as the independent [[Nakong Autonomous Security Force]], ending the NKPA's five-year stint as Nakong's ''de facto'' military. During the 1960s and 70s, the NKPA played a major role in dismantling the [[Shangean unionism|Shangean unionist]] movement on the island, during which time the agency was accused of engaging in {{wp|arbitrary detention}}, {{wp|enforced disappearance}} and other human rights violations. Since the return of peace in the 1980s, the NKPA has largely shed its paramilitary functions and embarked on a {{wp|community policing}} strategy to promote crime reduction and build public trust. | ||
The Nakong Police Agency is one of four law enforcement agencies in Nakong, together with the [[National Investigative Agency]] (which investigates {{wp|political corruption|public corruption}} and {{wp|organized crime}}), the [[Nakong Customs Agency]] (which manages {{wp|border control}}), and the [[Nakong Autonomous Security Force#Units|Security Force Provost]] (which handles {{wp|military police|military policing}}). The NKPA also works closely with the [[Nakong Overseas Security Agency]], Nakong's foreign {{wp|intelligence agency}}. | The Nakong Police Agency is one of four law enforcement agencies in Nakong, together with the [[National Investigative Agency]] (which investigates {{wp|political corruption|public corruption}} and {{wp|organized crime}}), the [[Nakong Customs Agency]] (which manages {{wp|border control}}), and the [[Nakong Autonomous Security Force#Units|Security Force Provost]] (which handles {{wp|military police|military policing}}). The NKPA also works closely with the [[Nakong Overseas Security Agency]], Nakong's foreign {{wp|intelligence agency}}, and the [[Nakong Rescue Agency]], Nakong's {{wp|firefighting}} and {{wp|Emergency medical services|ambulance}} service. The NKPA maintains fraternal ties with [[Estmere]]'s [[Federal Police Force]] and [[Senria]]'s [[Keisatutou|National Police]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Early years === | |||
From the establishment of the [[South Seas Colony]], law enforcement in Nakong was the responsibility of the [[Estmere|Estmerish]] military, with army regiments dispersed over vast regions of the island to ensure compliance with colonial legislation. This arrangement was deemed a hindrance to military readiness, as the scattered deployment made it difficult to muster units in the event of war or unrest. This problem was made evident during the [[1893 Longwan uprising]], when striking labourers working on the Estmerish fleet's new anchorage seized the work camp and held it for 37 days against piecemeal counter-attacks. | |||
In response, Governor General [[Lord Ashley]] ordered the creation of professional local police forces in [[Ningcho]], [[Patlin]] and the newly established administrative seat of [[Queensport]]. He also decreed in 1899 the establishment of a Nakong Constabulary to assume responsibility for policing in all rural areas. The first commissioner of the Nakong Constabulary was Sir Frederick Moore, who moved to eliminate corruption and local favouritism within police ranks by instituting a billeting system whereby constables and their families are rotated every two years between communities as to avoid developing long-term relationships that undermine the police's neutrality—a system which survives in a modified form to this day for junior constables. | |||
Upon the outbreak of the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]] in 1927, the Nakong Constabulary was transferred to the control of the Estmerish military's Nakong Joint Headquarters and constables were given rudimentary militia training in anticipation of an [[Entente]] invasion. During the subsequent [[Battle of Nakong]], constables fought a costly delaying action in [[Battle of San Hau|San Hau]] to allow the bulk of Estmerish forces in [[Ningcho]] to evacuate southward to [[Patlin]]. Throughout the [[occupation of Nakong]], many constables joined up with the [[Nakong Liberation Army]] and mounted a {{wp|guerilla warfare}} campaign against occupation forces. | |||
=== 1955–present === | |||
Following the creation of the [[Nakong Free State]] in 1951, the newly elected [[Self-Determination Congress]] decided to consolidate Nakong's various colonial police and paramilitary forces into a centralized agency. To this end, the Nakong Constabulary merged with the local police forces of Ningcho, Lin Chow County and Queensport to create the Nakong Police Agency in 1955. Upon [[Independence of Nakong|independence]] in 1958, Estmere ceased to have responsibility for Nakongese defence, and the military units of the Nakong Territorial Defence Regiment were subsumed under the Nakong Police Agency as the new, paramilitary Special Territorial Branch. | |||
== Governance == | == Governance == | ||
=== Leadership === | |||
== Roles and structure == | == Roles and structure == | ||
== Ranks == | == Ranks == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Nakong Autonomous Security Force]] | |||
* [[Nakong Customs Agency]] | |||
* [[Nakong Overseas Security Agency]] | |||
* [[Nakong Rescue Agency]] | |||
* [[National Investigative Agency]] | |||
[[Category:Police]] [[Category:Government agencies of Nakong]] | [[Category:Police]] [[Category:Government agencies of Nakong]] | ||
Revision as of 09:22, 16 December 2023
| Nakong Police Agency 內江警察部隊 | |
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| File:Nakong Police Agency badge.svg | |
| Abbreviation | NKPA |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1899 (as Nakong Constabulary) 1955 (unified and renamed) |
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| Employees | 47,670 |
| Legal personality | Police force |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Nakong |
| Size | 40,015.36 km2 (15,450.02 sq mi) |
| Population | 15,901,548 |
| Governing body | Department of State for Public Security |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 1 Police Square Queensport, Nakong |
| Minister responsible |
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| Agency executive |
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| Website | |
| police.nk | |
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| Simplified script | 内江警察部队 | ||||||||||||
| Traditional script | 內江警察部隊 | ||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | Nakong police force | ||||||||||||
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The Nakong Police Agency (NKPA; Shangean: 內江警察部隊; Morwall romanization: noi6 gong1 ging2 chaat3 bou6 deui2) is the national police force of Nakong, with responsibility for local policing, tactical response, counter-terrorism, VIP protection and counter-intelligence across the country. Organized into a number of local detachments and national commands, the Nakong Police Agency is a large and decentralized division of the Department of State for Public Security which works closely with the counties and municipalities of Nakong. The commanding officer of the NKPA is Margaret Chan, who has been in office since 2019.
Founded by Estmere in 1899 as the Nakong Constabulary, the force initially was responsible for enforcing colonial law in rural areas of Nakong while urban communities had standalone police forces. During the Great War, the Nakong Constabulary was placed under Estmerish military command and played a key role in the Battle of Nakong. Following the establishment of the Nakong Free State, the Nakong Constabulary was merged with the local police forces of Ningcho, Lin Chow County and Queensport to form the Nakong Police Agency. After independence in 1958, the Nakong Territorial Defence Regiment colonial militia force also fell under the NKPA's command.
In 1963, the emergence of the East Nakong insurgency resulted in police resources being stretched to the breaking point by ever-mounting counter-insurgency needs. As a result, the quasi-military Special Territorial Branch was spun off as the independent Nakong Autonomous Security Force, ending the NKPA's five-year stint as Nakong's de facto military. During the 1960s and 70s, the NKPA played a major role in dismantling the Shangean unionist movement on the island, during which time the agency was accused of engaging in arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance and other human rights violations. Since the return of peace in the 1980s, the NKPA has largely shed its paramilitary functions and embarked on a community policing strategy to promote crime reduction and build public trust.
The Nakong Police Agency is one of four law enforcement agencies in Nakong, together with the National Investigative Agency (which investigates public corruption and organized crime), the Nakong Customs Agency (which manages border control), and the Security Force Provost (which handles military policing). The NKPA also works closely with the Nakong Overseas Security Agency, Nakong's foreign intelligence agency, and the Nakong Rescue Agency, Nakong's firefighting and ambulance service. The NKPA maintains fraternal ties with Estmere's Federal Police Force and Senria's National Police.
History
Early years
From the establishment of the South Seas Colony, law enforcement in Nakong was the responsibility of the Estmerish military, with army regiments dispersed over vast regions of the island to ensure compliance with colonial legislation. This arrangement was deemed a hindrance to military readiness, as the scattered deployment made it difficult to muster units in the event of war or unrest. This problem was made evident during the 1893 Longwan uprising, when striking labourers working on the Estmerish fleet's new anchorage seized the work camp and held it for 37 days against piecemeal counter-attacks.
In response, Governor General Lord Ashley ordered the creation of professional local police forces in Ningcho, Patlin and the newly established administrative seat of Queensport. He also decreed in 1899 the establishment of a Nakong Constabulary to assume responsibility for policing in all rural areas. The first commissioner of the Nakong Constabulary was Sir Frederick Moore, who moved to eliminate corruption and local favouritism within police ranks by instituting a billeting system whereby constables and their families are rotated every two years between communities as to avoid developing long-term relationships that undermine the police's neutrality—a system which survives in a modified form to this day for junior constables.
Upon the outbreak of the Great War in 1927, the Nakong Constabulary was transferred to the control of the Estmerish military's Nakong Joint Headquarters and constables were given rudimentary militia training in anticipation of an Entente invasion. During the subsequent Battle of Nakong, constables fought a costly delaying action in San Hau to allow the bulk of Estmerish forces in Ningcho to evacuate southward to Patlin. Throughout the occupation of Nakong, many constables joined up with the Nakong Liberation Army and mounted a guerilla warfare campaign against occupation forces.
1955–present
Following the creation of the Nakong Free State in 1951, the newly elected Self-Determination Congress decided to consolidate Nakong's various colonial police and paramilitary forces into a centralized agency. To this end, the Nakong Constabulary merged with the local police forces of Ningcho, Lin Chow County and Queensport to create the Nakong Police Agency in 1955. Upon independence in 1958, Estmere ceased to have responsibility for Nakongese defence, and the military units of the Nakong Territorial Defence Regiment were subsumed under the Nakong Police Agency as the new, paramilitary Special Territorial Branch.