Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

01

Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

02

Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

03

Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.

04

Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.

05

Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.

06

Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.

07

Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

08

Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.

09

Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.

10

Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.

11

Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.