Profession Local police officer

Local police officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and order.

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Personality Type

Patrol assigned areas in vehicles, on bicycles, horseback and on foot to maintain public safety and order, to watch for unusual activity and to enforce laws and regulations.
Respond to calls or requests from the public to assist at incidents, such as criminal activity, domestic disputes and public disorder.
Provide first aid to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters, and search for missing persons.
Conduct initial investigations of complaints, crimes, accidents, any suspicious activities and other incidents.
Gather and secure evidence from the crime scene.
Interview suspects and victims and take statements from witnesses.
Identify, pursue, search and arrest suspects and offenders, and execute warrants.
Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness.
Police large public events, concerts, processions, strikes and demonstrations.
Escort, guard and protect prisoners, government officials, etc.
Direct and control traffic and attend vehicle check points and traffic offences to enforce traffic laws regarding e.g. vehicle roadworthiness, drink-driving and speeding.
Compile notes and crime reports, maintain records and carry out administrative tasks.