It just seems like they hold a lot of power, more than teacher unions for example. Where does this power come from specifically. My apologies if this is the wrong sub. Thanks in advance
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They maintain law and order.
The main difference is that the Police is one of the only workforce that can employ (legitimate and legal) violence against the general population. (we agree or not, that is another debate)
If they decide to strike, they usually stop giving tickets, enforcing small crimes OR start being very strict and enforce every little laws and stuff like that, burdening the whole legal system.
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