The primary responsibility of police officers is to protect the public, or if commissioned, the person/group/organization to which they are assigned. Through detecting and preventing crime, police officers strive to maintain law and order in their respective jurisdictions.
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duties1. Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
2. Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts. 3.Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities. 4. Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved. 5. Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries. . |
Interesting factInteresting fact about Police patrol Officers they testify in court to present evidence or to act as a witness in traffic and criminal cases.
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EducationPolice officer education requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree. The minimum requirement is usually a high school diploma, although an increasing number of police departments require applicants to complete at least one or two years of college coursework or have an associate’s degree. A bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement for federal police jobs. In urban police departments and federal agencies, knowing how to speak a foreign language is considered a plus.
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