Which is an example of a statutory protective service?

• A. Royal British Legion
• B. St John Ambulance
• C. British Gas
• D. The Police

Answer: (D)

Statutory protective services are government-created bodies with legal authority to safeguard the public, enforce laws, and respond to emergencies. The Police fit this because they are established by statute and are granted powers to prevent crime, protect life and property, and maintain public order; they are funded and directed by the state. The Royal British Legion is a veterans’ charity, not a government agency; St John Ambulance is a charitable organization that provides medical aid but does not carry statutory protective duties; British Gas is a private utility company and does not perform protective-service functions for the government.