Police Officer

Background

Police officers work to keep communities safe by patrolling neighbourhoods, responding to emergencies, and investigating crimes. They talk to members of the public, write reports, gather evidence, and may testify in court. The job involves shift work, outdoor patrols, and sometimes dealing with dangerous or difficult situations.

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Prison Officer

Lessons to help you on this path

Matched lessons for this role are being reviewed and will appear here soon.

Next Step Roles

Detective→Sergeant→Police Inspector→Superintendent

Publications

Police ReviewThe Police Journal

Books

The Art of Investigative InterviewingPolicing in the 21st CenturyUnderstanding Crime and Criminal Justice

Movies

Line of DutyBodyguard

Key Figures

Cressida DickMark RowleyLynne OwensStephen Kavanagh

Classification

SIC Code9221, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference363.2, 352.14For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

ConstablePolice ConstableLaw Enforcement Officer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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