African American Policeman.

This ornament is about 4 inches tall. The Policeman is dressed in a blue coat and hat. With his whistle and night stick in hand he is ready for his day. The Policeman has a red tie and gold arm patches. The Policeman�s hat has a gold badge and a red brim. Select this link to view our People and Profession Tree Ornaments.

History of Police.
Police are agents or agencies, usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimate use of force. The term is most commonly associated with police departments of a state that are authorized to exercise the police power of that state within a defined legal or territorial area of responsibility. Select this link to view our Gifts for Policemen.
The first police force comparable to present-day police was established in 1667 under King Louis XIV in France, although modern police usually trace their origins to the 1800 establishment of the Marine Police in London, the Glasgow Police, and the Napoleonic police of Paris. Select this link to view our Policeman Christmas Tree Ornaments.
The uniforms and equipment of the British police have varied considerably from the inception of what was to become the earliest recognizable mainstream police force in the country with the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829. With the development of the Metropolitan Police Service and the various County Police Acts, policing became a more standardized practice in the United Kingdom throughout the late 19th century. The uniforms and equipment became equally standardized. From a variety of home grown uniforms, bicycles, swords and pistols the British police force evolved in look and equipment through the long trench coats and bowler, to the recognizable modern uniform of a white shirt, black tie, reflective jackets, body armor, and the panda car. Select this link to view our Policeman Dangle Leg Ornaments.
The phrase panda car refers to a small or medium sized police car operated by British police forces. They are used for ordinary patrol work, with larger and more powerful vehicles being used for emergency response, traffic patrol and special services. Select this link to view our Santa Policeman Gift Ornaments.