California Rangers
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california-rangers-240-18224435
title:
California Rangers
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The California Rangers was a paramilitary state police force in California, established in May 1853 and disestablished in August of the same year. It was the first statewide law enforcement agency in California, and was founded by Governor of California John Bigler and commanded by Harry Love specifically to combat violent crime in the Gold Country at the time, particularly the Five Joaquins Gang, which they were responsible for defeating. The California Rangers were considered part of Californi
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encyclopedia
description:
Former statewide law enforcement agency in California, formed and disbanded in 1853
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Rangers
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2024-04-26T10:25:04Z
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