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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > safety and security > national guards
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > specialized law enforcement agencies > national guards
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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law enforcement > military > national guards
... > social science subjects > business and management > sociology of work > sociology of work encyc > occupations and professions, labor processes, jobs, and careers > military > national guards
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of work > sociology of work encyc > occupations and professions, labor processes, jobs, and careers > military > national guards

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national guards  

Definition

  • The National Guard is a military organization staffed by part-time members who are trained to supplement the active military. On occasion, the National Guard has been called to active service to assist the civil authorities in cases of natural disasters or riot situations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement; National Guard]

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