Volkspolizei

English: The Volkspolizei or Deutsche Volkspolizei (German for "People's Police") was the national police of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), whose officers were commonly nicknamed VoPos. Formed following the end of World War II and abolished after German reunification, Volkspolizei officers were trained like soldiers and were highly effective in enforcing the policies of the East German government.

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  The Badge of a VoPo/or the DVP (Deutsche Volkspolizei).
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  Community policeman plate. see also de:Abschnittsbevollmächtigter
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  Police Officers waiting for the official opening of the Brandenburg Gate december 22nd 1989.
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  Building of the Volkspolizei in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg, Schönhauser Allee Nr. 22 (a former jewish retirement home)
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  Wolga GAZ 24
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  Wartburg
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  1. Mai 1949 in Berlin; Volkspolizei im Demonstrationszug Unter den Linden
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  6 Jahre DDR. Aufmarsch der Deutschen Volkspolizei 1955
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  Ehrenzeichen - 20. Jahrestag der Deutschen Volkspolizei (DDR) - 1965
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