What is the importance of being a police officer?

Answer 1

Police are important to ensuring the safety and livelihood of cities and communities. They also perform essential functions that maintain the court systems, communications system, and are the first line of defense to maintain civil obedience (though many time, they will stand down if the cause is appropriate, regardless of orders).

Answer 2

For any society that claims to live under the "rule of law," law enforcement officers are of the highest priority in the enforcement of that premise. They are the first-line enforcers of criminal law. It is pretty much a self-answering question... Imagine for a few minutes how safe and secure you, or anybody, would be in a society in which there was no police agency to ensure the protection of you and your family and belongings . . that is known as Anarchy.

Answer 3

because without them the world will be in chaos and there will be alot of criminals

Answer 4

To be a good role modle not a bad person that cant protect everyone.

Answer 5

They help keep the community safe but there not the only ones.

Answer 6

The importance of law enforcement is to regulate and enforce rules and ordinances to the public and to ensure the safety of the public as well.

Answer 7

Police officers ensure that order is kept in society and all laws are followed. They are the first step in keeping a community safe.

Answer 8

Because they can do pretty much anything they want without impunity. They don't need to speak the truth or even are required to help anyone.