Gendarmes

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law_enforcement
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:France
gptkbp:distinctFrom Civil police
gptkbp:etymology From Old French 'gens d'armes' meaning 'men-at-arms'
gptkbp:globalPresence Former French colonies
Many Francophone countries
gptkbp:historicalName gptkb:France
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gendarmes
gptkbp:languageOfName gptkb:French
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Carabinieri_(Italy)
Gendarmerie Nationale (France)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (historically)
gptkbp:operatesIn Rural areas
Military zones
Small towns
gptkbp:primaryUse Enforce the law
Maintain public order
Provide military support
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:law_enforcement
Military
Police
gptkbp:role Public safety
Counter-terrorism
Criminal investigation
Traffic control
gptkbp:subordinateUnit gptkb:Ministry_of_the_Interior_(France)
gptkb:Ministry_of_Defense_(France)
gptkbp:uniform Distinctive military-style uniform
gptkbp:weapon Yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Royal_French_Army
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6