Police Officer
CurrentResponding to 999 and 101 calls.Ensuring public safety:- Assisting at the scene of accidents, fires or incidents – helping control situations, ensuring people are safe.- Providing security and crowd control at major public events – preventing injuries and disorder.Preventing crime:- Carrying out high-visibility foot patrols to deter and detect criminals.- Educating businesses and the community about crime and how to avoid it to reduce crime and people's fear of it happening.- Talking to schoolchildren about crime reduction and community safety to help them stay safe and make the right choices.Tackling crime:- Confronting anti-social behaviour on the streets such as gangs or intimidating behaviour.- Managing alcohol-related incidents such as public drunkenness or violence.- Enforcing road safety laws in local communities.Investigating crime:- Conducting house-to-house enquiries to gather information and support larger enquiries.- Taking part in police operations to disrupt and arrest offenders.Securing convictions:- Presenting evidence in court to support the justice system in prosecuting offenders.