The Science Police is a

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in the , active in the 21st, 30th and 31st centuries. The organization has also appeared in the '' Legion of Super Heroes'' animated series, the ''

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'' television series.

Fictional history

30th and 31st centuries

In the 30th and 31st centuries, the Science Police is under the jurisdiction of the United Planets and has divisions on each world. Its headquarters are on Earth in the city of Metropolis. The Science Police has a professional working relationship with the

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, with Shvaughn Erin serving as the SP's liaison to the Legion. Legionnaires Colossal Boy,

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, Magno and Kinetix have all served with the Science Police at one time or another.

21st century

In the 21st century, the Science Police serve the

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, with divisions in

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'' #677 (August 2008) The Science Police was created to replace the Special Crimes Unit, a division of the Metropolis Police Department that specialized in crimes committed by metahumans and aliens. Metropolis's local Science Police are called into action when an unknown monster and later on

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attack the city during Superman's absence. Team leader DuBarry is shown to have self-confidence problems. The Science Police are assisted by a behind-the-scenes communications expert known as Control (a.k.a. Rachel) who is also the division's second-in-command. DuBarry was killed along with fellow team leader Daniels and several prison guards when a team of Kandorians led by Commander Gor assaulted Stryker's Island and demanded custody of

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. The Science Police second-in-command Rachel asks Guardian to act as the liaison between the Metropolis Police Department and a coalition of superheroes in bringing justice for the fallen Science Police officers and prison guards. After the Kandorians left Earth, Guardian was appointed the team leader of the Science Police due in part to his cloned memories of Jim Harper's expertise as a police officer and a superhero.

Other versions

The Science Police make a minor appearance in '' Superboy's Legion''.''Superboy's Legion'' #1–2 (April–May 2001)

In other media

Television

* The 31st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in '' Legion of Super Heroes''. This version of the organization formerly employed Nemesis Kid before he left to join the Legion. * The 31st century incarnation of the Science Police makes a cameo appearance in the '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' episode "The Siege of Starro!". * The 21st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in ''

''. This version is a branch of National City's police department, with Maggie Sawyer as an agent.

Video games

The 21st century incarnation of the Science Police appears in ''

''.

References

External links

* {{Legion of Super-Heroes DC Comics law enforcement agencies Legion of Super-Heroes