What do the police provide?

A Police Officer serves to maintain law and order in local areas by protecting members of the public and their property, preventing crime, reducing the fear of crime and improving the quality of life for all citizens.

How can police help us?

Police are a group of people whose job is to enforce laws, help with emergencies, solve crimes and protect property. Police are trained in first aid and rescue, because police officers are often one of the first people to get to a place where people are sick or injured, such as a car accident, or a fire.

Should we obey the orders of the police?

In the end, doing what a police officer demands is the safest route to follow, but it is also the route that leads to a loss of liberty. The better answer is for states to more clearly define the orders that police are entitled to give and that individuals are required to obey.

Do you have to comply with a police officer’s encounter?

At any rate, at least the law says that you don’t have to comply with a police officer’s encounter. You do however have to comply if an officer stops you and has reasonable suspicion. The one thing that the court held in Terry v. Ohio and later cases is that there is an automatic right for an officer in that circumstance.

What are my rights if I am being questioned by the police?

Your rights 1 Say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t answer any questions or give any explanations or… 2 You have the right to make a local phone call. The police cannot listen if you call a lawyer. They can and often will… More

Can a police officer demand to see your photos and videos?

Police officers also can’t ask you to delete any footage or film you get. The only instance in which an officer can demand to see your photographs or videos is with a warrant—and even then, they don’t have the right to delete things from your phone. Not all states require that you show an officer your identification.