Question

what is the work of the police?


Class 6 Chapter Of Political Science
Rural Administration. ​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Primary Responsibilities

• Here’s a non-exhaustive list of common tasks Police Officers are required to complete.

Patrolling city areas:

Maintaining public safety and order;

enforcing the law; and

providing assistance to citizens when necessary.

Assisting Police Detectives in crime investigations:

Examining crime scenes and securing evidence;

interviewing witnesses;

writing reports based on findings; and

providing testimony in a court of law when necessary.

Using a wide arrange of lethal and non-lethal weapons (e.g. handguns, shotguns, batons, and pepper spray).

Detaining criminals:

Arresting criminals and escorting them to a station; and

holding criminals for interrogation.

Providing assistance in emergency situations:

Helping victims of accidents, crimes, and natural disasters.

Maintaining order in public events:

Watching over public meetings, manifestations, protests, and strikes; and

assessing and handling potentially volatile situations.

Responding to violent situations:

Providing crowd control assistance in times of civil unrest; and

responding to ongoing violent or dangerous crimes.

Patrolling roads and highways:

Giving fines and tickets to drivers breaking the law.

Creating conscience of crime prevention and safety measures among citizens.