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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Police Officer
A police officer is a person holding the office of constable within a police force.
Police officers serve as officers of the peace under the authority of the Crown.
Their powers and duties arise from law rather than ordinary employment contracts.
Police officers are expected to maintain public order and enforce criminal law.
Different ranks exist within police forces, but all officers hold the office of constable.
A police officer is a person holding the office of constable within a police force.
Police officers serve as officers of the peace under the authority of the Crown.
Their powers and duties arise from law rather than ordinary employment contracts.
Police officers are expected to maintain public order and enforce criminal law.
Different ranks exist within police forces, but all officers hold the office of constable.
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