Public service is a
service which is provided by
government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly (through the
public sector) or by financing provision of services. The term is associated with a social consensus (usually expressed through
democratic elections) that certain services should be available to all, regardless of
income. Even where public services are neither publicly provided nor publicly financed, for social and political reasons they are usually subject to
regulation going beyond that applying to most
economic sectors.
Public policy when made in the public's interest and motivations can provide Public services. Public service is also a course that can be studied at a college and/or university. Examples of public services are the
fire brigade,
police,
army, and
paramedics.