What Would I Do?
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Police Officers protect the public, detect and prevent crime and perform other activities directed at maintaining law and order. Duties may include:
- patrol assigned areas to maintain public safety & order and to enforce laws and regulations
- investigate crimes and accidents, secure evidence, interview witnesses, compile notes and reports and provide testimony in courts of law
- arrest criminal suspects
- provide emergency assistance to victims of accidents, crimes and natural disasters
- participate in crime prevention, public information and safety programs