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If a house that appears to be unoccupied is discovered with the front door open are code officers allowed to enter and inspect the house?
Not code officers but that may depend on the municipality. However if someone calls the police or the code officer suspects criminal activity and calls the police, than the police may have probable cause to enter.
What do police officers do when they have dogs?
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.'
What does a police sargent do?
A sergeant in the police department is basically a first-line supervisor of the rank and file officers. He/she conducts roll calls and briefings of officers at the beginning of shift or during special operations. He/she makes sure that officers are doing their jobs when responding to calls or dealing with the public. Sergeants handle most of the complaints that are made against the officers under their supervision. They handle the basic time and attendance, counselling, and scheduling paperwork.
If asked should police disclose they are police?
No, undercover officers are not required and should not disclose that they are the police. There is no law in any state in the US that calls for such a disclosure. All departments have rules of disclosure for uniformed officers. They must give anyone asking their identification number (badge number)
What is it called when officers are given specific directions to follow when they are not responding to calls?
Directed Patrol
Why are police officers at colleges and universities motivated to under report or over report crime?
Question calls for speculation on the motives of other persons and calls for an unverifiable opinion which is NOT THE PURPOSE of WikiANswers
What are the functions of the police officer?
It depends on where they are. In the U.S. very generally speaking, police officers enforce laws, investigate crime, serve warrants, answer emergency calls, and write traffic tickets.
What is the peacekeeping role of the police?
It depends on where they are. In the U.S. very generally speaking, police officers enforce laws, investigate crime, serve warrants, answer emergency calls, and write traffic tickets.
What is considered the backbone of police work?
Patrol is considered the backbone of policing. Uniformed patrol are the guys and gals answering the calls and gathering street info. Often when detectives need information on something, they will go to the officers that patrol the area and use them for info.
What does a sargent do?
A sergeant in the police department is basically a first-line supervisor of the rank and file officers. He/she conducts roll calls and briefings of officers at the beginning of shift or during special operations. He/she makes sure that officers are doing their jobs when responding to calls or dealing with the public. Sergeants handle most of the complaints that are made against the officers under their supervision. They handle the basic time and attendance, counselling, and scheduling paperwork.
What are police scanners?
Police scanners are radios that monitor the police channels on the police radio. You can hear the officers being dispatched to calls and hear them talking back and forth. Be aware, however, that since 9/11 most big-city police radio channels are now encrypted and cannot be monitored.
Definition of police operation?
Activities conducted in the field by law enforcement officers as they "serve and protect"; ususally include patrol, traffic, investigation, and general calls for service.
