Regional police

Regional police are a multijuridictional police forces which cover duly recognized geopolitical regions.

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Canada

Cover regional municipalities in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec.

Italy

United States

Pennsylvania

Through the formation of a "police district" under the control of a Police Commission, some municipalities in Pennsylvania have found that improved and more professional police services could be obtained through inter-governmental cooperation. Having one police department covering two or more neighboring communities, rather than separate police departments, allows each municipality to enjoy the benefits of a larger department, such as specialized units and a professional staff.