What makes a good police officer?- Professional- Uphold the Law- Support victims- Serve the public- Caring & understanding- Trustworthy'The Police are the public and the public are the Police''the power of the police coming from the common consent of the public, as opposed to the power of the state'
A police officer must be fair and unbiased, undertaking any investigation with an open mind.A police officer should involve other law enforcement agencies such as the British Transport Police or even Interpol, so they need to be able to establish the important facts aside from opinion
It must be John Smith! He's a crook!
I have to investigate everyone, not just take her word for it
In a complex incident involving multiple agencies, the Police are the primary agency, in charge of co-ordinating the others.A calm head under pressure is essential for all elements of Response Policing as you never know what you might come across
The victim is at the heart of everything we do as a police officer. It is imperative that we are understanding and supportive of vulnerable people. Whatever the situation we find ourselves facing on attending an incident
What is wrong with this picture?!A police officer should always listen attentively and sympathetically to a victim. This ensures that the victim feels supported and listened to. Disinterested police officers lead to untrusting public and we can no longer police by consent
Much better! Here our officer is engaging and listening to our victim. Showing sympathy and taking them seriously. Well done!Remembering how we are perceived by the public at all times will help to ensure that the Force's reputation is always in a good place, helping us to do our jobs better and keep the public safer.