"Police" is Charlie Chaplin's 14th film produced by Essanay Studios, released in 1916. This film was created at the Majestic Studio in Los Angeles. Charlie takes on the role of an ex-convict who, dissatisfied with life outside prison, resorts to breaking into a home alongside another thief, portrayed by Wesley Ruggles. Edna Purviance assumes the role of the girl residing in the house, attempting to influence and reform the protagonist.