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The Volkian Federal Police Act of 1930 successfully passed in the National Assembly and was signed into law by Gurkovsky; the act combined the FPS and the FPT into a single agency and also provided more extensive policing roles to the newly founded federal police force. The VFP began providing community policing to four of Volkia's northernmost provinces, including in [[Uzlovaya Oblast]], {{Wp|bodyguard|close protection}} to high ranking federal officials, and as transit police in the nation's major railway stations and at ports. The federal police force proved popular with Volkian citizens and other law enforcement agencies in Volkia and its responsibilities grew. |
The Volkian Federal Police Act of 1930 successfully passed in the National Assembly and was signed into law by Gurkovsky; the act combined the FPS and the FPT into a single agency and also provided more extensive policing roles to the newly founded federal police force. The VFP began providing community policing to four of Volkia's northernmost provinces, including in [[Uzlovaya Oblast]], {{Wp|bodyguard|close protection}} to high ranking federal officials, and as transit police in the nation's major railway stations and at ports. The federal police force proved popular with Volkian citizens and other law enforcement agencies in Volkia and its responsibilities grew. |
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By 1950 the agency had absorbed the Volkian Aerodrome Police, the Volkian Judicial Police Service, and the National Assembly Police Force. The agency was was tasked with providing protection to airports, federal buildings, and federal witnesses. The VFP's Community Policing Division ceased operations in 1959 following the creation of the Uzlovaya Oblast Police, who took over responsibility to police the province. The VFP added an elite |
By 1950 the agency had absorbed the Volkian Aerodrome Police, the Volkian Judicial Police Service, and the National Assembly Police Force. The agency was was tasked with providing protection to airports, federal buildings, and federal witnesses. The VFP's Community Policing Division ceased operations in 1959 following the creation of the Uzlovaya Oblast Police, who took over responsibility to police the province. The VFP added an elite tactical team, the [[Special Intervention Unit]], intended for hostage rescue and counterterrorism in 1978. |
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During the administration of [[Matvei Lukyanov]], the Skopa Special Police Unit (Skopa) was formed by presidential decree which took over certain duties from the VFP in what analysts at the time called a "significant declawing of fair policing." Skopa units quickly began gaining notoriety for their use of illegal activities against Volkian citizens including {{Wp|racketeering}}, {{Wp|terrorism}}, {{Wp|physical violence}}, {{Wp|torture}}, and {{Wp|voter intimidation}}. A notable incident between Skopa and the VFP officers took place in Korkino on October 28, 1970, where three on-duty VFP officers opened fire on four Skopa agents who were [[Valentin Botvinnik|beating an elderly citizen for wearing a campaign button]] of an anti-Lukyanov politician in the 1970 general election. The incident sparked riots in Korkino and was a catalyst in the removal of Lukyanov from the presidency. |
During the administration of [[Matvei Lukyanov]], the Skopa Special Police Unit (Skopa) was formed by presidential decree which took over certain duties from the VFP in what analysts at the time called a "significant declawing of fair policing." Skopa units quickly began gaining notoriety for their use of illegal activities against Volkian citizens including {{Wp|racketeering}}, {{Wp|terrorism}}, {{Wp|physical violence}}, {{Wp|torture}}, and {{Wp|voter intimidation}}. A notable incident between Skopa and the VFP officers took place in Korkino on October 28, 1970, where three on-duty VFP officers opened fire on four Skopa agents who were [[Valentin Botvinnik|beating an elderly citizen for wearing a campaign button]] of an anti-Lukyanov politician in the 1970 general election. The incident sparked riots in Korkino and was a catalyst in the removal of Lukyanov from the presidency. |
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Mikhail Yurevich succeeded Lukyanov as president following [[Impeachment of Matvei Lukyanov|Lukyanov's impeachment in 1971]], and signed into law the Reforming Volkian Federal Law Enforcement Act, which disbanded Skopa units nationwide and returned all roles to the VFP. The agency's roles expanded to now include combatting public corruption, drug smuggling, money laundering, and sapient being trafficking. An investigation into Lukyanov and other high level members of his administration, including those still in their roles after his removal, had begun in secret on the orders of the newly created Federal Criminal Investigations Agency (FCIA). |
Mikhail Yurevich succeeded Lukyanov as president following [[Impeachment of Matvei Lukyanov|Lukyanov's impeachment in 1971]], and signed into law the Reforming Volkian Federal Law Enforcement Act, which disbanded Skopa units nationwide and returned all roles to the VFP. The agency's roles expanded to now include combatting public corruption, drug smuggling, money laundering, and sapient being trafficking. An investigation into Lukyanov and other high level members of his administration, including those still in their roles after his removal, had begun in secret on the orders of the newly created Federal Criminal Investigations Agency (FCIA). |
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| ⚫ | The VFP took its first steps in combating public corruption after Yurevich was succeeded by [[Social Democratic Union|Social Democratic]] president [[Alexander Polivanov]]. Following the announcement of criminal charges against nearly 250 individuals, the VFP assisted the FCIA and arrested many former Skopa members, high ranking members of Lukyanov's administration, and Lukyanov himself. |
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| ⚫ | The agency continues to fight public corruption across Volkia, and has arrested public officials ranging from mayors to [[Federal Council (Volkia)|Federal Councilors]]. The VFP would go on to expand its powers and absorb several other agencies, expanding their role and functions in Volkian society. Today the VFP is a multi-faceted agency with numerous responsibilities and works closely with local law enforcement when necessary as well as with international law enforcement partners. |
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| ⚫ | The VFP took its first steps in combating public corruption after Yurevich was succeeded by [[Social Democratic Union|Social Democratic]] president [[Alexander Polivanov]] |
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The VFP absorbed several other agencies when it was created in 1973 including the Federal Protection Service and the Federal Transport Police, charging it with the duties of a protective force, transportation police, fighting drug smuggling, and especially with fighting public corruption. Public corruption in particular was a volatile topic for Volkians in the aftermath of the Lukyanov administration, and in February 1974 the VFP took its first steps in combating it. Lukyanov was arrested by officers of the VFP for crimes allegedly committed by Lukyanov during his tenure as president, setting the stage for the VFP and its relationship with the country's executive office. |
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| ⚫ | The agency continues to fight public corruption across Volkia, and has arrested public officials ranging from mayors to |
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== Missions == |
== Missions == |
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