Police officers take risks and suffer inconveniences to protect the lives, defend civil liberties, secure the safety of fellow citizens, and they endure such risks and tolerate such inconveniences on behalf of strangers. Consequently, police work is one of the more noble and selfless occupations in society. Making a difference in the quality of life is an opportunity that policing provides, and few other professions can offer.
Patrolling
All police officers are "public safety officers," as public safety generally includes law enforcement, the fire service, and emergency medical services. Some cities and counties have "public safety departments," where officers are cross-trained both as law enforcement officers and as firefighters. Officers perform police duties when not actually engaged in fire service duties.
In the course of their duties, of course. On a social level - no.
keeping roads safe, keeping our enviroment safe
They perform the same routine patrol duties just like all other officers, but they are always available for calls from other officers for assistance to conduct searches, tracking, or 'scenting.'
The definition can vary, depending on which constabulary you had in mind. Some are regular, civil police forces where the officers are called constables instead of officers. Some are paramilitary police organizations. Some are made up of soldiers trained for policing duties.
Yes they are police officers.
The possessive form for the plural compound noun class officers is the class officers' duties.
No. Auxiliary police officers are not officers of the court.
Rural police officers are generally responsible for a wider variety of duties and a larger area than urban officers. In rural areas, the police may also have less access to tactical equipment and personnel.
A police department can be sued for the criminal misconduct by one of its officers, if the misconduct pertains to something done during the course of their duties or otherwise related to their duties as a police officer. However, if a police officer lies to a woman at a bar in order to have a one night stand, for example, that wouldn't be grounds to sue the police department.
Unless the officers are on patrol, many of their duties can be performed without the uniform. Most prefer to wear the uniform.