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"The power of the county, or the citizens who may be summoned by the sheriff to assist the authorities in suppressing a riot, or executing any legal precept which is forcibly opposed."
Blackstone Law Dictionary
Contracted in modern parlance to "posse".
It's not used much anymore, except in the US; even there, many states have explicitly repealed this due to the fact that having a bunch of untrained and possibly armed men acting under color of law generally represents a liability rather than an asset.
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What kind of functions does a posse comitatus perform?
What kind of functions does a "posse comitatus" perform
What acts prohibits the use of military forces for law enforcement functions within the US?
Posse Comitatus.
Which military agency does not have to adhere to the posse comitatus act?
The National Guard
Which military agency does not not have to adhere to the Posse Comitatus Act?
The National Guard
Which military agency do not have to adhere to the Posse Comitatus act?
Coast Guard
Has posse comitatus ever been used in the US?
yes after Katrina
What are the release dates for JAG - 1995 Posse Comitatus 9-8?
JAG - 1995 Posse Comitatus 9-8 was released on: USA: 14 November 2003 Japan: 14 April 2008
Which military agency does not have to adhere to the posse comitatus act of 1878?
national guard
Which military agency does not have to adhere to posse comitatus?
The United States Coast Guard is the only Military Service, in addition to Army and Air National Guard under Title 32 USC, not constrained by the Posse Comitatus Act or its extension by DOD directive.
The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 allowed the US military to participate in domestic criminal investigations?
No
What constitutional act governs scope and nature of military actions?
posse comitatus act of 1878
What military agency does not have to adhere to the posse comitatus act?
The National Guard ----sapper Lead The Way------
