Police Officers Classification

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 308 v.0002

   Main Definitions

1. police officer |n| a member of a police force.
2. cop |informal| |n| a police officer.

   Police Officers Classification

1. bailiffs |n| a police officer that assist judges in maintaining order in courtrooms. Their tasks can include restraining unruly litigants or members of the public, escorting witnesses, providing information to courtroom participants and protecting members of the court.
2. bomb disposal |n| is the job of dealing with bombs which have not exploded, by taking out the fuse or by blowing them up in a controlled explosion.
3. "A few hours later bomb disposal experts defused the devices."
4. detective |n| a specialized police officer that investigates crimes and gather evidence. Their tasks include analyzing potential evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects and assisting in the execution of warrants. Many detectives will specialize in a particular area, such as homicide, sexual crimes, arson or fraud.
5. fish and game warden |n| fish and game wardens are somewhat like police officers, but their jurisdiction is limited to fish and game related legal violations. The enforcement of these laws is to protect both the public, as well as the animals, environment and natural resources.
6. patrol |n| a police officer to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
7. police supervisor |n| whether they’re police chiefs, lieutenants or captains, police departments require supervising police officers. These police supervisors determine which assignments and patrols go to which officers, handle administrative and bureaucratic tasks and help dictate police department policy and expectations of its officers.
8. prison guard / jailer |n| someone who guards prisoners.
9. riot police officer |n| may be regular police who act in the role of riot police in particular situations or they may be separate unit organized within or in parallel to regular police forces.
10. transit officer |n| a police officer with patrol areas limited to transportation settings, such as railroads, subways or buses. Transit officer police ensure the enforcement of applicable laws and regulations that relate to the specific transit method, and also help protect the public and maintain safety.

      People Related

1. private investigator |n| research personal, legal and business matters on behalf of private clients. Their duties may require them to conduct surveillance operations, review financial documents or interview individuals for more information. Other typical tasks include background checks and data collection.
2. security guard |n| someone whose job involves preventing people going into places without permission, taking and bringing large amounts of money, or protecting goods from being stolen.
3. caretaker |n| a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person).
4. custodian |n| a person who is responsible for pretecting or guarding something.