Technology & Combat Characteristics

The Police Zaku is an MS-06 Zaku that has been modified for use by the law enforcement agencies of Izuma in Side 6. Its modifications include the addition of revolving sirens on its shoulders, a smaller version of the right shoulder shield for better maneuverability in tight spaces, and the removal of the left shoulder spikes. It is able to use all of the military Zaku's standard armaments including its 120mm machine gun and heat hawk, along with a new short baton as a less-lethal option. For additional defense, the Police Zaku carries a small rectangular shield on its left arm, which also houses the baton.

History

After the Principality of Zeon won the One Year War, the MS-06 Zaku was sold by Zeon to several colonies as a gesture of good will. However, the sovereign colonies of Side 6, worried about the growing arrogance of Zeon, would reorganize their coast guard into the new "Armored Riot Police". To facilitate this, Side 6 would modify several of their Zakus into Police variants, officially intended to maintain public order and strengthen Side 6's defensive capabilities.

In UC 0085, a handful of Police Zakus would be deployed to try and arrest the GMS-α Red Gundam for vandalization, but would prove no match for the advanced mobile suit and were quickly defeated.