Police

Tasks

There are many tasks done by police. A few are listed below:

• investigating and prosecuting offences committed in areas such as organised, corporate and computer crime, environmental offences, drug trafficking, fraud, counterfeiting and terrorism
• securing and examining scenes of crimes and accidents to locate and obtain evidence for analysis
• protecting witnesses and investigating official corruption
• maintaining public order and safety
• patrolling assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime
• investigating accidents, crimes, minor offences and citizens' complaints, gathering evidence, and pursuing, arresting and interviewing suspected offenders
• testing persons suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and issuing infringement notices for traffic offences
• directing and re-routing traffic at congested areas
• attending community meetings and answering inquiries from the public where necessary
• providing advice and assistance to victims of crime and their families
• maintaining records and preparing reports

Specific occupations

• Detective
• Police Officer
• Detective Sergeant
• Plain Clothes Police Officer
• Bomb Squad Officer
• Mounted Police Officer
• Search and Rescue Officer
• Tactical Response Group Officer