Definition
The methods and procedures used by police forces to maintain order, prevent and detect crime, and enforce laws. This can include record-keeping, patrolling, and identification systems.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
The carvings represent a unique, albeit unofficial, form of record-keeping or marking by Victorian policemen.
Key properties or components
- Patrolling
- Record keeping
- Identification (collar numbers)
- Division systems
Contradictions or debates
None.