Gendarmerie (Ventora)

The Gendarmerie Corps (: Cuerpo de Gendarmería) is the national gendarmarie of Ventora. Although technically part of the armed forces, it is overseen by the Interior Commission during peacetime.

History
Formed from the Royal Guard in 1848 and expanded to provide military police. Border protection added in 1878, with coastal patrol added in 1878 and port protection in 1892. Diplomatic security was added in 1936 and the rapid reaction capabilities were formalized in 1974.

Structure
Structured as 3 general commands, 3 regional commands, and 26 districts (which coincide with duchy borders).