Police escort

A police escort is a group of law enforcement officers assigned to an individual or group to serve as a visible presence capable of exercising their police authority for public safety.

Their presence can be as bodyguards, providing crowd and traffic control, or as a guard of honour for a dignitary. They are most commonly seen facilitating the movement of important individuals in public, a funeral procession, or oversized and hazardous loads that require the suspension of regular traffic regulations.

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