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Canal Zone Police

Canal Zone Police were police officers who worked in the Panama Canal Zone, a region of Panama that used to belong to the United States of America. The Canal Zone police were responsible for keeping the peace, helping people and keeping the Canal Zone safe from criminals. They also made sure everybody followed the laws of the Canal Zone, which were similar to the laws of the United States. The Canal Zone police were chosen for their training and skills, and wore uniforms similar to American police officers.