|
|
|
|
| 3450 POLICE INSPECTORS AND DETECTIVES
|
| |
Police inspectors and detectives investigate facts and
circumstances relating to crimes committed and obtain
information not readily available or apparent concerning
establishments or the circumstances and behaviour of persons,
mostly in order to prevent crimes.
Tasks include -
(a) establishing contacts and sources of information about
crimes planned or committed, in order to prevent crimes or
identify culprits;
(b) investigating events and circumstances suspected of being
criminal in nature to obtain evidence and identify the
perpetrators;
(c) establishing contacts and sources of information not
readily available or apparent concerning establishments or
the circumstances and behaviour of persons, usually with
the aim of preventing a crime:
(d) investigating possible cases of theft of goods, money or
information from business establishments and of other
possible cases of unlawful behaviour by customers or
employees;
(e) investigating establishments or other circumstances and
behaviour of persons on behalf of legal authorities or
clients;
(f) making arrests or assisting in making arrests, if
authorised;
(g) testifying in court of law or reporting to superiors or
clients about circumstances and results of investigations;
(h) performing related tasks;
(i) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Agent, inquiry/police
- Detective
- Inspector, police
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Inspector-general, police - 1120
- Commissioner, police - 1120
- Police officer - 5162
|
|
|
