Police Officer

Officers Duties and Responsibilities

Each officer shall report directly to the Police Sergeant or Corporal to whom they are assigned. Officers are expected to possess a thorough understanding of departmental policies and regulations. Their duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Officers must become thoroughly familiar with their assigned areas including local traffic patterns and locations with frequent police activity.
• Patrols shall be conducted in a manner that ensures high visibility with an emphasis on deterring and preventing illegal activity. While on patrol officers must remain alert to unlawful behavior and respond promptly to take appropriate action including making arrests or otherwise halting the activity.
• Officers are expected to make regular; in-person contact with businesses in their patrol area to foster positive community relations. They should also offer crime prevention advice and assistance when appropriate.
• Officers must develop knowledge of individuals known to police in their area and monitor locations where these individuals are known to frequent. Any unusual activity or incidents should be reported to the appropriate personnel.
• Officers shall maintain an accurate and detailed notebook to document pertinent information supporting the creation of complete and accurate reports and aiding in the recall of events that may not require a report at the time.
• Officers must be responsive to the needs of the community providing assistance in a polite courteous and professional manner consistent with departmental policies and guidelines.
• Officers are expected to respond to all dispatched calls promptly and drive safely adhering to departmental driving regulations at all times.
• Officers must maintain positive working relationships with colleagues contributing to a professional and cooperative work environment that supports the overall mission and effectiveness of the department.