Their goal is to serve and protect. They watch or patrol the areas they are assigned whether that is in a patrol car on bike/motorcycle or an foot.
They respond to calls, make arrests and often make traffic stops. Their time is split between making traffic stops and writing reports or filling out forms. But before becoming a police officer one must meet minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications will change by agency but one must be 21 years of age, be an american citizen and have no felony convictions. Misdemeanors are handled on a case by case basis. Some agencies require applicants to be financially responsible. To become a law enforcer one must meet physical requirements,