Police Patrol Officers

Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.

Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.

Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.

Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.

Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.

Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.

Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.

Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.

Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.

Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.

Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.

Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.

Provide road information to assist motorists.

Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or firefighters.

Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.