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This essay considers police and public order in a democracy. It seeks to identify the role of the police in a democracy, placing particular emphasis on matters regarding public peace and tranquility.The essay argues that police have been abused and have themselves abused democratic rights of...

The police are a pillar in the administration of the criminal laws of any society. They occupy a central position in maintaining law and order, and in upholding individual rights of members of society. Like any institution in society, they cannot effectively carry out their mandate without...