Police Officer
CurrentA Police officer works with communities and the public to maintain law and order. They investigate crime, gather evidence and bring offenders to court. They also work on initiatives to raise awareness and prevent crime from happening in the first place. I normally work in excess of 40 hours a week on a shift system, which includes nights, weekends and public holidays. During the last 7 years I have specialized: Police Support Unit (PSU), National Public Order Tactical Trainer (NPOTTC), Taser… Show more A Police officer works with communities and the public to maintain law and order. They investigate crime, gather evidence and bring offenders to court. They also work on initiatives to raise awareness and prevent crime from happening in the first place. I normally work in excess of 40 hours a week on a shift system, which includes nights, weekends and public holidays. During the last 7 years I have specialized: Police Support Unit (PSU), National Public Order Tactical Trainer (NPOTTC), Taser Officer, Chemical Biological Radio-logical & Nuclear (CBRN) Officer, Method of Entry (MOE) Officer. And since July 2014 I have been part of the training team, taking student Police Officers through the first 20 weeks of their Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP), which is split into four stages. The stages cover wide-ranging training, including policing skills, legislation, investigative methods, community partnership working and professional standards. With the students returning throughout their two year probation period, furthering their skills and knowledge, and continually assessing their progress. Show less