Uniformed services
Uniformed services are bodies of people in employment of a state who wear a distinct uniform that differentiates them from the general public. Their purpose is to maintain the peace, security, safety, and health of the public they serve. Examples include military personnel, police officers, corrections and firefighters.
Armed uniformed services
Some uniformed services carry weapons and ammunition on duty. They include:
Depending on role and assignment, members of:
- Customs service
- Immigration service
- Federal and provincial investigation agencies
Unarmed uniformed services
Unarmed uniformed services carry other equipment to perform their duty. Such uniformed services may include:
- Public Health Service
- Firefighting Agencies
- Emergency Medical Service
- Excise and taxation service
- Passport service
- Postal service
- Lighthouse Authority
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