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What are the police sergeants functions in the police force?

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1st line supervisor of officers.

Added: Most uniformed police agencies are set up along military lines and rank structure. Police Sergeants fulfill the same function as Seregeants in the Army or Marines, they are squad leaders responsible for the 'hands'on' supervision and day-to-day management of the officers/troopers assigned to them.

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