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History of the Civil Guard
The Civil Guard was an independent voluntary organization of armed men. It was created in 1844 in response to the need for a protective force for travelers and border guards. They patrolled the coast, and aided authorities in foreign peacekeeping missions. The Civil Guard had a hierarchical structure, with the Commander-in-Chief of the Civil Guard ...
The Spanish Civil Guard
The Civil Guard is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in Spain. It is similar to the French Gendarmerie and Italian Carabinieri. In addition to its primary duties of law enforcement, it also controls traffic, airports, coastlines, and communication networks. It was established by the Duke of Ahumada in 1844. It was the first ...