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The Gainesville Police Department is responsible for
law enforcement
Law enforcement is the activity of some members of government who act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules
Rule or ruling may refer to:
Education ...
within the
city limits of
Gainesville, Florida. This includes operations,
investigations,
crime prevention, victim outreach,
community outreach, and youth outreach.
History
The police department formed in the early 1900s. The department began purchasing cars in 1908. By 1922, the department consisted of three members, and over time the department kept growing.
Gainesville Police Department > Who We Are > About Us > History
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See also
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References
External links
Gainesville Police Department website
Gainesville, Florida
Municipal police departments of Florida
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