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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_police
Most rail companies have these. They have an interesting history, from evolving out of the Pinkertons in the 1800s, to cracking hobo skulls in the 1930s, all the way up to today where they've been practically deputized into the DHS.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_police
Most rail companies have these. They have an interesting history, from evolving out of the Pinkertons in the 1800s, to cracking hobo skulls in the 1930s, all the way up to today where they've been practically deputized into the DHS.