Police and gendarmerie are law enforcement bodies with distinct jurisdictions. Police officers primarily work in urban areas, enforcing laws, maintaining public order, and handling crimes and traffic issues. Gendarmerie, usually a military-affiliated force, operates in rural regions, overseeing smaller towns, villages, and borders. While both ensure public safety, police focus on city-level administration, whereas gendarmerie handles areas outside urban centers, including remote or challenging terrains. Training, protocols, and reporting lines differ: police report to interior ministries, while gendarmerie may have dual oversight including military authorities. Both serve the public, but the scope of authority and operational methods are adapted to their respective environments.