Uniformed services
Uniformed services is an abstract term that are generally bodies of people in employment of a state[1][2] who wear a distinct uniform that differentiates them from the public and private sector. Their purpose is to maintain the peace, security, safety, and health[3] of the people they serve. Examples include military personnel, police officers, corrections and firefighters.
Armed uniformed services
Some uniformed services carry weapons and ammunition on duty. They include:
Depending on role and assignment, members of:
- Customs service
- Immigration service
- Federal and provincial investigation agencies
Unarmed uniformed services
Unarmed uniformed services carry other equipment to perform their duty. Such uniformed services may include:
- Public Health Service
- Firefighting Agencies
- Emergency Medical Service
- Excise and taxation service
- Passport service
- Postal service
- Lighthouse Authority
References
- "Uniformed Services". law.cornell.edu. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "USERRA". dol.gov. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- "USU". medschool.usuhs. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
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