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here is a direct quote for the job description of an officer.
» Job description
Police officers work in partnership with the public and organisations to reduce crime and fear of crime. They are citizen-focused, responding to the needs of individuals and communities. Using the latest technology, police officers are trained to manage information and intelligence in order to secure successful court prosecutions.
Major priorities include: tackling antisocial behaviour/disorder; reducing burglary, vehicle theft, robbery and street-related crime; combating serious/organised crime; increasing the numbers of offences brought to justice; and countering terrorism.
The National Policing Plan 2004 - 2007, adopted by police services, includes major objectives to raise police performance and reduce crime and fear of crime.
» Typical work activities
The role of a police officer is both varied and diverse. A variety of specialist roles in areas such as firearms support, child protection and criminal investigation (CID) are open to all officers after a specified period in rank as a police constable.
On entry, and during initial training, activities are likely to include:
conducting patrol duties on foot, by car and bicycle;
responding to calls/requests from the public to assist at incidents such as criminal activity, domestic disputes, fires and public disorder;
attending road-related incidents including collision scenes, vehicle check points and traffic offences;
delivering death and hospital messages to families;
keeping the peace at public meetings, events, processions, trade disputes or strikes;
conducting initial investigations, gathering evidence and taking statements, and complying with relevant legal requirements;
interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses in accordance with relevant legislation;
searching individuals, personal property, vehicles, premises and land;
conducting arrests, whilst having regard for human rights, security and the health and safety of individuals detained, members of the public, colleagues and self;
administering custody procedures as an arresting officer;
gathering, recording and analysing intelligence to achieve community safety and crime reduction objectives;
preparing crime reports and presenting case files to senior officers and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) (CPS);
attending and giving evidence in court and at other hearings;
completing administrative procedures;
working in accordance with health and safety legislation;
developing and maintaining community relations;
working as a competent team member, including wider co-operation with other specialist departments.
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this includes enforcing enforcing the current laws even if it seems trivial to you, or if you agree/dont agree with the law in question. Becoming a road hazard by blowing a stop sign, is illeagle, and could cost you or someone else their lives. he was doing exactly what he is paid to do. as much of a pain as it is to get inertia back to cruise up the hill, the laws of the road are for your saftey and the saftey of others on the road.
» Job description
Police officers work in partnership with the public and organisations to reduce crime and fear of crime. They are citizen-focused, responding to the needs of individuals and communities. Using the latest technology, police officers are trained to manage information and intelligence in order to secure successful court prosecutions.
Major priorities include: tackling antisocial behaviour/disorder; reducing burglary, vehicle theft, robbery and street-related crime; combating serious/organised crime; increasing the numbers of offences brought to justice; and countering terrorism.
The National Policing Plan 2004 - 2007, adopted by police services, includes major objectives to raise police performance and reduce crime and fear of crime.
» Typical work activities
The role of a police officer is both varied and diverse. A variety of specialist roles in areas such as firearms support, child protection and criminal investigation (CID) are open to all officers after a specified period in rank as a police constable.
On entry, and during initial training, activities are likely to include:
conducting patrol duties on foot, by car and bicycle;
responding to calls/requests from the public to assist at incidents such as criminal activity, domestic disputes, fires and public disorder;
attending road-related incidents including collision scenes, vehicle check points and traffic offences;
delivering death and hospital messages to families;
keeping the peace at public meetings, events, processions, trade disputes or strikes;
conducting initial investigations, gathering evidence and taking statements, and complying with relevant legal requirements;
interviewing suspects, victims and witnesses in accordance with relevant legislation;
searching individuals, personal property, vehicles, premises and land;
conducting arrests, whilst having regard for human rights, security and the health and safety of individuals detained, members of the public, colleagues and self;
administering custody procedures as an arresting officer;
gathering, recording and analysing intelligence to achieve community safety and crime reduction objectives;
preparing crime reports and presenting case files to senior officers and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) (CPS);
attending and giving evidence in court and at other hearings;
completing administrative procedures;
working in accordance with health and safety legislation;
developing and maintaining community relations;
working as a competent team member, including wider co-operation with other specialist departments.
[hr]
this includes enforcing enforcing the current laws even if it seems trivial to you, or if you agree/dont agree with the law in question. Becoming a road hazard by blowing a stop sign, is illeagle, and could cost you or someone else their lives. he was doing exactly what he is paid to do. as much of a pain as it is to get inertia back to cruise up the hill, the laws of the road are for your saftey and the saftey of others on the road.
