Police Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Police Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls
  • Conduct traffic stops and issue citations
  • Conduct interviews with suspects and witnesses
  • Observe the activities of suspects
  • Investigate crimes
  • Collect and secure evidence from crime scenes
  • Patrol assigned areas
  • Write detailed reports and fill out forms
  • Prepare cases and testify in court
  • Enforce laws
  • Obtain warrants and arrest suspects

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Police Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Police Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.