Science Police
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{{Infobox comics organization
|image = LegionSciencePolice.png
|imagesize = 250
|caption = Cover to Legion: Science Police #1, art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein
|publisher = DC Comics
|debut = Adventure Comics #303
|debutmo = December
|debutyr = 1962
|debuthead = 30th century
|debut1 = Superman #654
|debutmo1 = September
|debutyr1 = 2006
|debuthead1 = 21st century
|creators = Jerry Siegel (script)
John Forte (art)
|type = Law enforcement agency
|business =
|organisation =
|organization = y
|team =
|base = Metropolis
|owners =
|employees =
|members = (30th century)
Shvaughn Erin
Gigi Cusimano
Gim Allon
Imra Ardeen
Dyrk Magz
Zoe Saugin
(21st century)
Guardian
|fullroster =
|cat = law enforcement agencies
|subcat = DC Comics
|altcat =
|hero =
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|sortkey = Science Police
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The Science Police is a fictional law enforcement agency in the {{DC Universe}}, active in the 21st, 30th and 31st centuries. The organization has also appeared in the Legion of Super Heroes animated series, the DC Universe Online video game, and the Supergirl 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.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} Its headquarters are on Earth in the city of Metropolis.{{Citation needed|date=December 2014}} The Science Police has a professional working relationship with the Legion of Super-Heroes, with Shvaughn Erin serving as the SP's liaison to the Legion.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} Legionnaires Colossal Boy, Saturn Girl, Magno and Kinetix have all served with the Science Police at one time or another.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}}
=21st century=
In the 21st century, the Science Police serve the federal government of the United States, with divisions in Metropolis and Midway City.Superman #677 (August 2008) The Science Police was created to replace the Special Crimes Unit,{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}} a division of the Metropolis Police Department that specialized in crimes committed by metahumans and aliens.{{Citation needed|date=November 2014}}
Metropolis's local Science Police are called into action when an unknown monster and later on Atlas 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 Parasite.Superman #682 (January 2009) 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.Superman #683 (February 2009) 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.Superman #684 (March 2009)
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 Supergirl. 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 DC Universe Online.
References
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External links
- {{Comicbookdb|type=team|id=280|title=Science Police}}
{{Legion of Super-Heroes}}