New York Watch, Guard, or Patrol Agency (WGP) License Practice Exam

Police power is a legal term used to describe the authority given to a government to make and enforce laws for the purpose of promoting the safety, health, and general welfare of its citizens. This power is not limited to just controlling the military or prosecuting crimes, nor is it solely focused on regulating commerce. While those are important aspects of governing, they fall under other branches of government. Police power specifically relates to enacting and enforcing laws for the greater good of society.