Function of police and fire departments Crossword Clue

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FUNCTION (noun)
1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
2. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
FUNCTION (verb)
1. perform as expected when applied
2. serve a purpose, role, or function
POLICE (noun)
1. the force of policemen and officers
POLICE (verb)
1. maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

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