I think there might be cops with them sometimes but most of them aren't armed

If I remember correctly, contrôleurs (RATP or SNCF) are not cops, the GPSR and SUGE are

What departments are concerned ?

I think you answered the wrong post

@bretdevereaux.bsky.social I just reread your phalanx vs legion series (very good!) (Can't wait for your book!). I was interested by the Aetolian and Achean leagues. How did they work? Can you lead me to ressources about them?

What's funny is that British Free Masonry is headed by the royal family, so...