Discuss the theories of police service.

Continental is the theory of police service which maintains that police officers are
servants of higher authorities. This theory prevails in the continental countries like France,
Italy and Spain.
Home Rule the theory of police service which states that police officers are servants of
the community or the people. This theory prevails in England and United States. It is also
the police service which prevails in country with decentralized form of government. This
is likewise the police service theory that should prevail in the Philippines based on the
existing laws, concepts and principles.