A police officer's main job is to protect his or her fellow citizens. They uphold the laws which are made for the benefit of everybody. Most people obey the laws but there are some bad people who will hurt or steal from others. Police Officers protect our homes and streets and sometimes risk his or her life or severe injury in doing so. They also chase lawbreakers and bring them to court where thet may be fined or even put into gaol. They have many duties besides crime prevention and detection. On our roads the Highway Patrol Officers try to stop motorists speeding and driving dangerously, others are in rescue teams to assist people in dangerous situations.

Police Officers can often be seen in their Patrol Cars with red and blue lights on top, or in "Paddy Waggons", on motor bikes, horses, push bikes and even planes and boats. Most uniformed police officers carry a gun, handcuffs and a two-way radio to contact other police. Police officers are our friends and protectors.  Without them people would be unable to travel or to work or play or go to school for fear that they would not be safe from the harm caused by bad people and by accidents.