Landespolizei (ˌlandəspoliˈt͡saɪ, State police) is the term used to refer to all police of any one of the states of Germany. ==History== The Landespolizei in the meaning of today can trace its origins to the late 19th century Germany, when Germany united into a single country in 1871, under Otto von Bismarck. Various towns and cities also mai... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landespolizei