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 922120 Police Protection

This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in criminal and civil law enforcement, police, traffic safety, and other activities related to the enforcement of the law and preservation of order. Combined police and fire departments are included in this industry.

Cross-References.

  • Government establishments primarily engaged in prosecution are classified in Industry 922130, Legal Counsel and Prosecution;
  • Government establishments primarily engaged in collection of law enforcement statistics are classified in Industry 922190, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities;
  • Government establishments primarily engaged in providing police service for the military or National Guard are classified in Industry 928110, National Security;
  • Government establishments primarily engaged in providing police service for tribal governments are classified in Industry 921150, American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments;
  • Government establishments primarily engaged in enforcing immigration laws are classified in Industry 928120, International Affairs;
  • Sheriffs' offices conducting court functions only are classified in Industry 922110, Courts; and
  • Private establishments primarily engaged in providing security and investigation services are classified in Industry 56161, Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC    
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    9221209221209221Alcohol, tobacco, and firearms control
    9221209221209221Criminal investigation offices, government
    9221209221209221DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)
    9221209221209221Drug enforcement agencies and offices
    9221209221209221Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
    9221209221209221Federal police services
    9221209221209221Highway patrols, police
    9221209221209221Housing police, government
    9221209221209221Marshals' offices
    9221209221209221Park police
    9221209221209221Police academies
    9221209221209221Police and fire departments, combined
    9221209221209221Police departments (except American Indian or Alaska Native)
    9221209221209221Sheriffs' offices (except court functions only)
    9221209221209221State police
    9221209221209221Transit police