Police are agencies empowered to enforce the law and to ensure public and social order through the legitimized use of force. The objection of the police force is o provide safety and security for people and property through preservation of the peace, maintenance of law and order, prevention and detection of crime, arrest and guarding of offenders and protection of property. In the United States, the first police service was organized in 1838 in Boston, in 1844 in New York, and in 1854 in Philadelphia. Police services commonly include units for investigating crimes committed by the police themselves. As a rule, these units in the USA are called "internal affairs". The Emergency telephone for police in the USA is 911. Please try to contact Police Department Customer Service directly prior to posting any complaints on this site.