The idea is to let the army, navy and air force concentrate on external threats, while improving the ability of the police to maintain law and order at home.

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Some reports quoting official sources said the suspension would be in force for two week to "maintain law and order" in the state.

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In the long-run, Mexico will need to continue to improve its legal system and enhance the ability of local police forces to maintain order and uphold the rule of law.

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They had no buses or bus drivers to evacuate the Superdome, the Convention Center, or the Clover Leaf, and they failed to maintain law and order.

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Discussions are also being held amongst EU leaders on the possibility of deploying armed forces to help maintain law and order.

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Fighting groups that battled Gadhafi have stepped in to maintain law and order after the fall of the regime, said Frederic Wehrey, a senior associate in the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Representatives including local law enforcement, district attorneys, service providers, advocates, faith leaders and federal partners met to work collaboratively to identify policies and practices that treat those experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect under the law while simultaneously meeting the need of communities to maintain safety and civic order.

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After the fall of Gadhafi, Libya was left without a strong police force or unified military, and the new authorities had no option but to depend on former rebels and mushrooming number of militias to maintain law and order.

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