35,520 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers were employed in Florida in 2009.
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According to the latest data available from the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee, there are approximately 18,000 sworn law enforcement officers employed across various police departments in Massachusetts.
According to Wikipedia, the West Yorkshire Police was created in 1974 and currently employs 5,671 officers plus civilian staff.
8 patrol divisions in total
According to Wikipedia as of 2009 there are over 7,500 officers employed by the California Highway Patrol.
Police personnel are the people who makes up the police force. This includes the officers, staff, police community officers, and volunteer officers.Added: The above description applies ONLY to SWORN Law Enforcement Officers. Civilian personnel and others employed by the police are considered police department support personnel, and have no special powers.
examine crime scenes to collect evidence. Although SOCOs are not police officers, they are employed by police forces and work closely with the police.
An organized body of police officers employed by a recognized government, who are responsible for the enforcement of laws within a jurisdiction.
The average education of most police officers is an associates degree. Many police officers have no more than a high school education.
A police officer is any person who is authorized by a governmental entity or private entity specifically authorized by law (e.g., Amtrak and other railroads) to employ police officers. Most officers are required to complete training prescribed by a statewide standards organization (such as a Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission), meet certain physical, mental, and emotional standards, and take an oath of office. Police officers may be employed by their agency or volunteer, as in the case of auxiliary or reserve officers. In many states, part-time reserve or auxiliary officers have no police authority when off duty.
According to Wiki "The Boston Police Department has approximately 2,015 officers and 808 civilian personnel, with patrol services covering an area of 89.6 mi² (232.1 km²) and a population of 617,594. "