What equipment does a police officer need?

To this basic equipment many police officers add cell phones or pagers, flashlights, binoculars, tape recorders, portable scanners, plastic gloves, and extra weapons (e.g., a spare gun, a confiscated knife, a blackjack, or brass knuckles).

What does a neighborhood watch do?

A Neighborhood Watch program is a group of people living in the same area who want to make their neighborhood safer by working together and in conjunction with local law enforcement to reduce crime and improve their quality of life.

What does SSA mean in law enforcement?

General. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines police officer positions as those that are charged primarily with one or more of the following characteristic functions: Maintaining order; Preventing and detecting crimes; and. Enforcing laws.

What is a professional courtesy charge?

Professional courtesy is a waiver of payment between peers. It’s been used by physicians and lawyers for decades. It’s also sometimes used (illegally) by police officers. With physicians, professional courtesy means not charging peers, their families, and their staff for health care.

What equipment would you need for a neighborhood watch?

A map of the community with spaces for names, addresses, and phone numbers of all households. A sign-up sheet for those interested in becoming block or building captains. Brochures or other materials on topics of interest to the residents. Neighborhood Watch signs to be posted around the community.

What is an OIG agent?

Office of Inspector General special agents support OIG’s mission by conducting worldwide investigations into allegations of criminal, civil, and administrative violations.

Who is Kevin Huse?

Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations – Headquarters Operations. Kevin M. Huse shares in the responsibility for carrying out the Office of Investigations (OI) mission. He manages the headquarters divisions, which support the work of our special agents across the country.