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Appendix B / G.O. Re: Performance <br /> Appraisal System for Police Sergeant <br /> and Regular Full—Time Police Officers <br /> REGULAR POLICE OFFICER <br /> A. SUMMARY <br /> A Regular Police Officer shall be responsible for the efficient. performance <br /> of police duties In conformance with the Department rules, regulations, <br /> policies, procedures and orders. <br /> Duties shall consist of, but are not necessarily limited to, a number of <br /> general police responsibilities necessary to the stability and safety of the <br /> community. A Regular Police Officer shall be expected to: <br /> 1. Identify criminal offenders and criminal activity and, where appropriate, <br /> apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings. <br /> 2. Reduce the opportunities for the commission of crime through preventative <br /> patrol and other measures. . <br /> 3. Aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm. <br /> 4. Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. <br /> 5. Identify problems that are potentially serious law enforcement or govern— <br /> mental problems. <br /> 6. Create and maintain a feeling of security in the community. <br /> 7. Promote and preserve the peace. <br /> 8. Provide other services on an emergency basis. <br /> B. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> It is the duty and responsibility of a Regular Police Officer to: <br /> 1. Exercise authority consistent with the obligations imposed by the oath of <br /> office and be accountable to superior officers. Promptly obey legitimate <br /> orders. <br /> 2. Coordinate 'efforts with those of other members of the Department so that <br /> teamwork may ensure• continuity of purpose and maximum achievement of <br /> police objectives. <br /> 3. Communicate to superiors and to fellow officers all information obtained <br /> which is pertinent to the achievement of police objectives. <br /> 4. Respond punctually to all assignments. <br /> 5. Acquire and record information concerning events that have taken place <br /> Isince the last tour of duty. <br /> PA1-2 1 of 4 <br />