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* * * * You could also mention that police hold Discretionary powers, thus POLICE DISCRETION. That is- the power of wether to proceed with a certain issue or not. eg- Wether or not to ask someone to turn of their loud music because its disturbing others. Police have the power to decide.
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∙ 12y agoPrimarily to enforce the criminal laws and regulations and protect the citizens and property in his jurisdiction. In actuality, an officer's job covers much more than this narrow range - but those listed are ther MAIN duties and responsibilities.
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∙ 12y agoPolice officers have a job of making sure everybody is behaving correctly.
Added:Enforce the laws, keep the peace, and protect the citizens.
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What are the duties of a police officer?
A police officer's duty is to make sure a certain area is safe.
Should a off duty police officer inform you that he is a police officer?
No he doesn't have to tell you. However, if the off-duty officer is interacting with you in his official capacity, he must identify himself at that point
What can you ask police?
If you are a police officer you would not need to ask. A police officer doing his duty will treat another police officer as any member of the public (if they are out of uniform and off duty).
Can an off duty police officer stop you with flashers?
no they have to call someone who is on duty to pull you over
Does an off duty police officer retain the legal status of on duty officer?
yes because they have equal right if there on or not they are the same its just the clothes that changes
Does a police officer have a fiduciary duty to the public?
No. The police officer has a duty to protect the public from the criminals. Criminals are also part of the public, and the police do not have to help the criminals make good decisions. Police interrogators are not required to assist criminal suspects, but instead are permitted to trick them into confessing.
How do you address an envelope to a police officer?
Officer John R. Doe followed by the address of his duty assignment station.
Is it illegal to warn someone of the location of the police officer?
yes,it is illegal to warn someone of the location of a police officer if the officer is running a speed trap,or in some way trying to catch one or more person(s) breaking a law(s) without knowing a police officer is present,it is called interfering with police officer(s)in the line of duty.
Can an off duty out of jurisdiction police officer act as a police officer?
Possibly. More specifics must be known before any kind of more specific answer can be given.
Can an off duty police officer defend himself with a weapon when life is threatened?
Yes.
Can a police officer from Illinois bring his weapon into Chicago when off duty?
Yes. Police officers in Illinois are allowed to carry their weapons off duty anywhere within the State.
Can a off-duty Missouri police officer carry in Texas?
Yes. Under HR 218, a "qualified" police officer can carry in any state, but there are restrictions. Any officer intereted in trying this should research HR 218 to be aware of all the requirements.
