History Main / LawEnforcementInc

* ''ABitOfFryAndLaurie'' had a sketch about this in their very first episode [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6CkltzGAxY Privatization of the Police Force]]. It was a humorous take on privatizations then recently conducted by the Thatcher government, as the episode states not only the police but the UK high roads and ''even the royal family'' have been privatized. ''And'' it implies the police force is now owned by Americans.

** There are apparently multiple such businesses--"Spitpolish, Inc" is mentioned as a competitor that has uniformed cops.

* ''ABitOfFryAndLaurie'' had a sketch about this in their very first episode. It was a humorous take on privatizations then recently conducted by the Thatcher government, as the episode states not only the police but the UK high roads and ''even the royal family'' have been privatized. ''And'' it implies the police force is now owned by Americans. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6CkltzGAxY [[ExactlyWhatItSaysontheTin A Bit of Fry and Laurie-Privatization of the Police Force]].

* The Tokyo Police apparatus was privatized at some point in the history of ''SilentMoebius''. A major plot point towards the end of the series revolves around this. [[spoiler: Rally buys a controlling interest.]]

* The Rokkaku Police from "Jet Set Radio" and "Jet Set Radio Future" are owned by the Rokkaku Group, they are sent to arrest various teen skater gangs throughout Tokyo to the point where they send SWAT teams, Gunships and Tanks.

A self-funded, self-supporting [[strike:vigilante firm]] private agency which can act as a legal authoritsy and law enforcement power, or as an official military outfit, even with minimal (if any) ties to actual government/military/police organizations. Agents can act as fully deputized and authorized agents of the law and/or government without bothering with official credentials, pesky background checks, and so forth. The strike force can consist of a OneManArmy or an entire RedShirtArmy. The agency might have its own rigorous training regimen or simply recruit former soldiers and policemen.

A self-funded, self-supporting [[strike:vigilante firm]] private agency which can act as a legal authority and law enforcement power, or as an official military outfit, even with minimal (if any) ties to actual government/military/police organizations. Agents can act as fully deputized and authorized agents of the law and/or government without bothering with official credentials, pesky background checks, and so forth. The strike force can consist of a OneManArmy or an entire RedShirtArmy. The agency might have its own rigorous training regimen or simply recruit former soldiers and policemen.

* San Francisco Patrol Special Police agencies are an additional police force for paying customers.

* IYS Insurance appears to be this in ''Series/{{Leverage}},'' since its run-of-the-mill insurance investigators are apparently allowed to use firearms in the course of their job.

* Police duties in the CyberPunk / DungeonPunk [[TabletopGames Tabletop RPG]] ''TabletopGame/{{Shadowrun}}'' are overseen mostly by private megacorporations, such as Dallas-based Lone Star and the Knight Errant division of Ares Macrotechnology.

* The Public Eye police force in ''{{Marvel 2099}}'' work on a for-profit basis. In the intro to ''{{Punisher}} 2099'', a man tries to call for help, but is told that an officer will be sent once the check clears.

* In the ''Franchise/RoboCop'' movies, [[MegaCorp OCP]] has entered into a contract with the city of Detroit to run the Detroit Police Department (the OCP logo is shown to be the emblem used on the police cars). In addition to the law, they also have to follow corporate procedures, much to the annoyance of many police officers. [[Film/RoboCop1987 In the first movie]], it's revealed that Bob Morton and his team have restructured the department so that the best candidates for the [=RoboCop=] project are in areas where they are most likely to be killed. Also, when Murphy is suiting up for duty after he first arrives at Metro West, he speculates that OCP has to do something about transferring officers around.
* The ''Film/MenInBlack'' are funded by repurposed alien technology, so that they don't have to bother with government purse strings ...or oversight.

* In the ''Franchise/RoboCop'' series, the Detroit police are owned by the MegaCorp OCP, meaning that in addition to the law, they also have to follow corporate procedures, much to the annoyance of many police officers.

* [=SpringShield=], founded by Homer Simpson, Lenny Leonard and Carl Carlson on ''TheSimpsons'', which went on to take over police chores for the whole city. No surprise, it didn't end well.
** Only because they were so effective. Homer went and arrested Fat Tony, essentially ending crime in Springfield. As soon as he was released, he announced that he and his associates would kill Homer the next day, which lead to Homer pleading with the townspeople to help him. [[HighNoon Of course, they didn't]] -- even Lenny and Carl abandoned him. Homer [[LampshadeHanging lampshaded]] it perfectly:

* In ''TheLongestJourney'', the local police force is owned and backed by a soft drinks megacorp (which, amazingly, is not part of the villain group). In addition to reading you your rights, they'll read you the latest catchy slogan and inform you of what new amazing flavors are out this month.

* ''[[Left4Dead Left 4 Dead 2]]'', CEDA hired a private security firm to protect civilians, but they became infected too. The survivors having to kill some in the campaign, "The Parish".

* In the ''RoboCop'' series, the Detroit police are owned by the MegaCorp OCP, meaning that in addition to the law, they also have to follow corporate procedures, much to the annoyance of many police officers.

* Elanus Risk Control Services, an arms manufacturer, provides security and policing on the corporate-run world of Noveria in ''MassEffect''. In the sequel, various mercenary groups provide security forces on several worlds in the Terminus Systems.

* In ''{{Kuffs}}'', an irresponsible young man inherits his brother's San Francisco Patrol Special Police franchise.

* There are privately-run prisons in the United States. There have been scandals in which these prisons bribe judges to send more inmates to them, increasing their profits.