The Republic City Police was established after the formation of Republic City, and Toph, who created the elite Metalbending Police Force, led the organization for a number of years. The police, specifically the metalbending force, aided in the arrest of the notorious bloodbending crime boss, Yakone, and several officers, including Toph herself, also provided security during his trial. However, like all others present at the trial, these metalbending officers were bloodbent into submission by Yakone, allowing him to escape.