Park police

{{short description|Security police protecting parks}}

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Park police{{cite web |title=How To Become A United States Park Police Officer: Career And Salary Information |url=https://www.criminaljusticedegreeschools.com/careers/united-states-park-police/ |website=criminaljusticedegreeschools.com |access-date=15 April 2025 |date=22 July 2020}} are a type of security police who function as a full-service law enforcement agency with responsibilities and jurisdiction in park areas primarily located in cities and other urban areas. In addition to performing the normal crime prevention, investigation, and apprehension functions of a municipal police force, the park police may be responsible for policing other public areas and may also share law enforcement jurisdiction with a force of park rangers tasked with the same law enforcement powers and responsibilities.