What was the name of the ancient police?

In ancient times, modern police were called "catching the head, catching the fast, being an official, being a soldier, being brave and so on".

The origin of the word "arrest" cannot be verified, but at the end of primitive society and the beginning of slave society, they had similar functions. They are responsible for arresting criminals, summoning defendants and witnesses and investigating criminal evidence. "Escaping the service is also an official service to catch bandits."

But in fact, in ancient China, there was no salary for catching fast. The annual food expenses are only about twelve taels of silver, which makes it difficult to support the family. So extortion has become a trend. They often collect money in various names, even collude with state and county officials, or create unjust, false and wrong cases, or extort money from ordinary people and make arbitrary arrests.

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The difference between ancient police and modern police;

1. Functional independence. The functions of modern police are independent, and the police functions are mainly concentrated in police organs. The functions of ancient police were not concentrated in a unified specialized organ, but were exercised by administrative officials, military and judicial organs respectively.

2. Specificity of organs. In modern times, the police formed a multi-level professional working system from the central government to the local government, and became one of the huge dictatorship tools of the country, exercising special powers.

In ancient times, the police were integrated with police and politics, and there was no special organization.

3. Legality of law enforcement. Modern police emphasize the rule of law. The establishment of police organs, their systems and powers is based on the Constitution or laws.

In ancient times, police enforcement was extremely lax, and lynching was widespread.

4. Uniformity of clothing. Modern police have uniform uniforms, while ancient police have no special uniforms.

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