A PBA (Police Benevolent Association) is similar to a union or "bargaining unit." PBA representatives often negotiate labor contracts, advise and protect the rights of officers accused of misconduct, and assist the families of officers who are killed or injured in the line of duty. Membership in the PBA is restricted to law enforcement officers. Most PBA union-representatives are police officers themselves who either volunteer their time or who are allowed to devote a proportion of their paid time on duty to PBA affairs. PBAs may hirecivilian employees who have no police powers, but their duties are usually clerical or administrative. A few may be attorneys, but they are not usually police officers.
no a detective is a higher rankin
The same as if they were walking a footbeat or patrolling in a car.
There's 5671 Officers - and roughly the same amount of Police staff.
many are retired police officers. but no they do not receive the same training
Not normally. There are still a few places where 911 dispatchers/call takers are sworn peace officer, but they are in the minority. The vast majority of dispatchers are civilians with no arrest authority.
No, it is not possible for two police officers to have the same badge number.
As of September 2014, police officers in Colorado can initiate an emergency, involuntary commitment. This policy is controversial and hotly debated. Doctors and therapists have the same power.
Depends on the regulations where you are. Many Special Police Officers DO have the same authority as city or county police officers, but for specialized areas. Some of them DO carry firearms.
In a majority of cases, the salaries of SWAT members are the same as those of regular police officers.
Concurrent jurisdiction
No, police officers do not typically have security clearance like government officials or military personnel do. They are not required to undergo the same level of background checks and security screenings.
It is a misconception to say that all police consider themselves above the law. The vast majority of police officers carry out their duties with integrity and uphold the law. However, instances of police misconduct or abuse of power can occur, and these cases need to be addressed and addressed to maintain public trust in law enforcement. Strict accountability measures and oversight play a crucial role in deterring such behavior and ensuring that police officers are held to the same standards as any other citizen.