Do you think the police are required to protect you?

The Police are Not Required to Protect You. “To Protect and to Serve [1]” – the ubiquitous creed emblazoned across millions of police cars throughout Los Angeles and indeed the United States. This motto is consistent with the common belief that police officers as well as other law enforcement officers are here to protect us.

What does it mean to protect and serve?

“To Protect and Serve” (Dorobek) is the official motto of the American Police Academy and to do that requires a balanced relationship of trust and support between police officers and the people they serve. In different ways, civilians and police officer’s both have a responsibility to uphold the law.

What are the duties of a police officer?

Police officers protect and serve. They have many duties like helping people, arresting criminals, investigating crimes and providing security. Police officers put themselves on line every day to protect their community. Police officers get a lot of attention in the media for using deadly force and excessive force.

Why do police officers put themselves on line?

Police officers put themselves on line every day to protect their community. Police officers get a lot of attention in the media for using deadly force and excessive force. They may feel they are being criticized for everything they do.

Do the police really “protect and serve”?

In truth, the police are not there “to protect and serve,” the famous slogan of the LAPD. Instead, they are there at best to enforce the law-usually long after the lawbreakers have fled the scene.

Who does the police protect and serve?

A police officer is a representative and enforcer of law and order whose job it is to serve and protect the citizens. Police officers respond to emergency calls, make arrests, patrol neighborhoods and roads, and ensure the safety of the community.

What do police officers protect?

A police officer (cop) is sworn to defend and protect people . They can arrest and detain individuals who are accused of breaking the law. They ensure drivers follow traffic laws, respond to emergencies, and patrol areas where crime may occur. They often document any action they took in detailed reports.

Do police have a duty to protect?

Police discretion to stand by is not absolute. For example, police have a duty to protect those with whom they have a “special relationship,” such as a prisoner, and those they themselves have put in danger, such as by pulling over a car in heavy traffic. Also, police officers can be held liable for negligence.