Sicarius and Yahallo are correct, and more than that, the Brass Blades are actually a private mercenary force owned not by the Sultanate, but by Lord Lolorito, they're basically little more than hired thugs with a badge (that is why they are so corrupt, taking bribes and frameup jobs are second nature to them. There are some honest members who are trying to clean up the Blades' poor image, but they're sadly exceptions rather than the rule.