Jobs of a Police Officer

Police Officer

Responding to calls from the public

Police Officer

Investigating crimes and offences and making arrests

Police Officer

Interviewing witnesses and suspects, preparing crime reports and taking statements

Police Officer

Searching for missing people

Police Officer

Giving evidence in court

Police Officer

Going out to accidents and fires

Police Officer

Duties relating to custody

Police Officer

Working at the station reception desk dealing with the public

Police Officer

Two-way contact with officers on the beat from the communications room

Police Officer

Policing large public events, concerts and demonstrations

Police Officer

Visiting schools to give talks

Special Constable

Special Constables are volunteer police officers; everyday people who in their spare time do something positive for themselves and their community.• They have the same powers as regular police officers.• They volunteer at least 16 hours a month.• They make a real difference.• They wear the same uniform as regular officers.

Specialist Police Roles

• CID, fraud or traffic• Drugs or firearms• Counter-terrorism• Air support or underwater search• Dog handling or mounted policing