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Police officers maintain law and order and enforce laws and
regulations.
Tasks include -
(a) maintaining law and order;
(b) protecting persons and property from hazards and unlawful
acts;
(c) arresting persons for contraventions of the law;
(d) directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of
accidents;
(e) performing related tasks;
(f) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Constable
- Patrolman, police
- Patrolwoman, police
- Police officer
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Chief Constable, police - 1120
- Commissioner, police - 1120
- Inspector-general, police - 1120
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Updated 18 September 2004, by VA.
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