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Duties of police officers

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  Those duties and responsibilities of a police officer are varied and extensive. Their primary duty is to enforce the law. This involves upholding the law and making certain it is adhered to. They need to deal with a myriad of situations that arise on a daily basis. These can include minor disputes between neighbors or large-scale emergencies such as natural disasters. As the primary law enforcement personnel of a community, police officers are highly respected in society. They perform duties that are vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of the  community. As a result, police officers often deal with stressful situations on a regular basis. They need to possess a high level of emotional and physical stamina in order to carry out their duties. Duties of police officers can be categorized into two primary categories: Ad hoc duties and integral duties. Ad hoc duties are those that are carried out only when necessary. They include acting as law enforcement personnel for s...

Tech to fight crime – UCP Police App

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The police department / sheriff department can make use of technology to provide better service to the community and solve cases faster. Here’s a look at some of the technology used by a police department and the benefits of it. At a recent meet-and-greet with residents in Charlotte, North Carolina, mayor Patrick D. Ballance heard a complaint that’s probably familiar to most mayors: People don’t know how to reach their city government. The city launched 311, a nonemergency phone number (  3-one-one) that staff can track via software, and the results have been impressive. “We know exactly how many calls we’ve received, and we can tell which areas of the city are least served,” Ballance says. The mayor hopes the service will one day be used to provide information about recycling and other services. A nonemergency number isn’t a technology most police departments would consider, but it’s a good example of how technology can help modern  police work. As police departments look to...