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Uniformed services 
Summary
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.
Types edit
Armed edit
Some uniformed services carry weapons and ammunition on duty. They include:
- Armed forces
- Border guard
- Coast guard
- Gendarmerie
- Militia
- Paramilitary
- Police in many, but not all, nations
- Security forces
Depending on role and assignment, members of:
- Prison officer
- Customs service
- Immigration service
- Federal and provincial investigation agencies
Unarmed edit
Unarmed uniformed services carry or operate other equipment to perform their duty. Such uniformed services may include: