Hurmu Constabulary

The Hurmu Constabulary, established in anticipation of the approval of Parlerment by order of the Minister for Policing and Security on 13.VII.1690, is a police field force consisting of three demi-regiments of mounted-constabulary, that as of the 11^th month of 1690 was awaiting the arrivals of the mounts, rifles, and uniforms requested to be procured from central government funds.

Duties

The duties of the Hurmu Constabulary, set out in a memorandum issued by the Minister for Policing and Security on 1.X.1690 was:

1. Defend the Hanwen u-Brida (Way of Life), by:
   • Delivering writs of summons to named individuals, issued by the Senate or by magistrates appointed in their name;
     • And by detaining such persons who, having been in receipt of a write of summons issued by the Senate or by magistrates appointed in their name, has not responded to the summons within the allotted time allowed or at the appropriate place;
   • Detaining persons, whose names need not be known at the time of their detention, who, in a violent or riotous manner, distrupt the Brida or else endanger the lives of others or themselves;
2. Enforce Hurmu nationality and residency law;
3. Uphold the visa policy of Hurmu;
4. Provide support for the Allied Reconstruction Mission in Hurmu;
5. Uphold any obligations arising from the Xäiville Convention;
6. Provide for the security of:
   • Parlerment;
   • The Cabinet of the Government of Hurmu;
   • The sovereign borders, territorial waters, and air space of Hurmu;
   • Ghawlama International Airport;
   • Kaupang International Airport;
   • Vesüha International Airport;
7. Provide for the protection and safety of members of the Order of the Holy Lakes while they are present within the sovereign territory, territorial waters, or air space, of Hurmu.

Rank structure

• Inspector-General (OF-8, Lieutenant-General)
• Deputy Inspector General (OF-7, Major-General)
• Assistant Inspector General (OF-6 Brigadier)
• Commissioner (OF-5, Colonel)
• District Inspector (OF-4, Lieutenant-Colonel)
• County Inspector 1^st Class (OF-3, Major)
• County Inspector 2^nd Class (OF-2, Captain)
• County Inspector 3^rd Class (OF-1, Lieutenant)
• Probationary Inspector (OF-D, Officer Cadet)
• Parish Constable Major (OR-9, Warrant Officer 1^st-class)
• Parish Constable (OR-8, Warrant Officer 2^nd-class)
• Sergeant (OR-7, Staff Sergeant)
• Vice-Sergeant (OR-5, Sergeant)
• Constable (OR-4, Corporal)
• Apprentice Constable (OR-3, Lance Corporal)
• Beadle (OR-2, Private 1^st-class)
• Chosen Man (OR-1, Private 2^nd-class)

Establishment

• Requisition from the Minister for Police and Security, submitted to the Senate on 20.VIII.1690 AN and approved on 01.I.1691 AN.
  • Quantity 1,200 beaver-fur caps;
  • Quantity 1,200 waxed-denim single-breasted tunics (navy blue);
  • Quantity 2,400 leather riding boots (brown);
  • Quantity 2,400 woollen trousers (black);
  • Quantity 4,800 shirts (white);
  • Quantity 4,800 pairs of socks (black);
  • The services of ten tailors and their seamstress assistants for a period of two Norton years (renewable);
  • The services of one inspector of horses, one chief veterinarian, and twenty stable-hands for a period of two Norton years (renewable);
  • One sea-worthy trading barque and crew under a reliable captain;
  • Quantity 4,800 Amokolian horses;
  • Quantity 1,200 truncheons of the Elw type;
  • Quantity 1,200 police pattern cutlasses;
  • Quantity 1,200 M1689 service pistol (9×19mm);
  • Quantity 1,050 M1686 police rifle (7.62×67mmB);
  • Quantity 150 M1591(R) marksman rifle (7.62×67mmB);
  • A drawable line of credit for 74,520,000 Craitish Cräite to cover wages and expenses for one Norton year (renewable).
• Received as a donation from the Democratic Republic of Sanama (22.VIII.1692 AN)
  • Quantity 10,000 M1581 machine carbine (7.62×39mm);
  • Quantity 20,000 M1610 semi-automatic rifle (7.9x57 mm).
• Procured by the the Minister for Police and Security from Sanama Arms Industries:
  • Quantity 2,000 SAI SG470 Shotgun.

Organisation

• Hurmu Constabulary (Vesüha, Lake District)
  • Headquarters Group
    • Administrative and Technical Support Unit
    • Dogs Unit
    • Specialist Fire Arms Section
    • Veterinary Unit
  • 1^st Demi-Regiment (Ghawlama, Lontinien)
  • 2^nd Demi-Regiment (Kaupang, Lake District)
    • 9x Duty Stations (Kaupang)
    • County & Parish Patrol Circuits (Lake District)
  • 3^rd Demi-Regiment (Southern District)
  • Air Support (Volunteer) Unit
  • Maritime Support Unit
  • Training Section
  • Special Auxiliary Constabulary
    • 1^st Division (Lake District)
    • 2^nd Division (Southern District)
    • 3^rd Division (Lontinien)
    • Overseas Auxiliary Squadron (East Barrow Island)

Training

Initial training for the volunteers inducted into the Constabulary was undertaken by officers seconded from the the 12^th and 22^nd Kalisa Rrumëli Field Battalions at Vesüha during the initial formation period (1690 AN – 1691 AN) with a training section established to assume responsibility for the basic training of recruits thereafter.