Special Branch

:For the television series Special Branch, see Special Branch (TV series).

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Special Branch is the arm of the British, Irish and many Commonwealth police forces that deals with national security matters. They acquire and develop intelligence to help protect the public (and the state) from national security threats, including terrorism, separatism, and subversive and other extremist activity.

Related Topics:
British - Irish - Commonwealth - National security - Terrorism - Separatism - Subversive

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The original Special Irish Branch of London's Metropolitan Police was formed in March 1883 to counter the Irish Republican Brotherhood . The "Irish" soubriquet was later dropped as the department extended its remit to cover other threats.

Related Topics:
Metropolitan Police - 1883 - Irish Republican Brotherhood - Irish

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