police officer (EN)
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Police officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillance and patrol activities to prevent crimes and apprehend offenders. They provide support to victimised parties and the public at large, and fulfil administrative duties.
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Source aliases (EN)
- policewoman
- police constable
- constable
- state trooper
- law enforcement officer
- railway police officer
- patrol officer
- mounted police officer
- highway patrol officer
- state police officer
- public roads surveillance officer
- railroad police officer
- policeman
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 15
- apply first response
- handle case evidence
- comply with legal regulations
- use different communication channels
- law enforcement
- legal use-of-force
- road traffic laws
- comply with the principles of self-defence
- ensure compliance with types of weapons
- identify security threats
- instruct public
- detain offenders
- patrol areas
- first response
- ensure law application
Optional (EN) · 40
- assess railway operations
- restrain individuals
- conduct frisk
- railway law
- perform drug investigations
- analyse legal evidence
- present evidence
- investigate forgery cases
- anticipate foreseeable problems on the road
- diving operation requirements
- safe horseback riding principles
- perform underwater investigations
- ensure public safety and security
- use personal protection equipment
- maintain order at scenes of accidents
- provide care for horses
- physical characteristics of railways
- examine crime scenes
- control crowd
- conduct drug abuse tests
- manage major incidents
- educate public on road safety
- regulate traffic
- respond to enquiries
- analyse road traffic patterns
- illegal substances
- apply knowledge of human behaviour
- check official documents
- hear witness accounts
- train animals for professional purposes
- investigation research methods
- maintain diving equipment
- write situation reports
- check diving equipment
- execute working instructions
- issue fines
- investigate road accidents
- manage theft prevention
- ride horses
- practice vigilance
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