Uniformed Services

Uniformed services are bodies of people in the employ of a state that wear a uniform.

Typically the uniformed services of a state include:

  • the country's armed services
  • the police
  • the fire and rescue service
  • paramedics

In some countries the following may also be included:

  • tax or customs officials
  • immigration service officers
  • the coast guard
  • Lighthouse Authority personnel

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    “The community and family networks which helped sustain earlier generations have become scarcer for growing numbers of young parents. Those who lack links to these traditional sources of support are hard-pressed to find other resources, given the emphasis in our society on providing treatment services, rather than preventive services and support for health maintenance and well-being.”
    —Bernice Weissbourd (20th century)