Police Officer assigned to a patrol unit performs basic duties such as:

• Responding to the scene of a crime or an accident
• Interviewing suspects, witnesses
• Writing crime reports
• Responding to radio calls
• Monitoring any suspicious activity of ongoing crimes
• Coordinating vehicular traffic
• Visiting open businesses such as banks, markets, department stores, service stations, and other types to establish a rapport with owners
• Booking suspects and evidence and transporting them to the appropriate Police Department facility
• Responding to citizens’ and visitors’ questions
• Preparing Daily Field Activity Reports
• Attending and coordinating neighborhood watch meetings
• Performing numerous other activities in support of the community policing philosophy