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Swiss federal authorities

This type includes:

  • administration and operation of regular and auxiliary police forces supported by public authorities and of port, border, coastguards and other special police forces, including traffic law enforcement, foreigner registration, and the maintenance of arrest records
  • provision of supplies for domestic emergency use in case of peacetime disasters

This type also includes:

  • activities of voluntary associations that ensure the protection of public safety

This type excludes:

  • operation of police laboratories, see 712000

  • use of security personnel for events, concerts, fairs and exhibitions, see 800100

  • administration and operation of military armed forces, see 842201

School patrol officers are typically linked to the school, but law enforcement is usually involved. Therefore, 842400 should be prioritized, as the police are primarily responsible, even if the school plays a coordinating role.