Police Force During Portuguese and Dutch Archipelago
In the year 1511, Malacca became a cosmopolitan society. The Portuguese ruled Malacca by using "Capitan" system.
On January 14, 1641, the Portuguese Empire in Malacca ended when the Dutch fleets successfully conquered Malacca with the help from Johore state military forces, during the Portuguese was battle with Acheh. The Dutch ruled Malacca using military system as well as the Capitan system introduced by the Portuguese. A Dutch police force in Malacca is known as "Burgher Guard" was formed up when the European population was increased and it was necessary to set up a constabulary. Burgher Guard constituted of the Dutch people who are living in Malacca at that time. The lower rank officers were made up of the local Malacca people. Head villagers continued their duties such as in the days of Malay Sultanate Of Malacca under Dutch rule.
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