What is the law enforcement role of a law enforcement officer?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Titus v. Civil Service Com., 130 Cal.App.3d 357, 181 Cal.Rptr. 699 (Cal. App. 1982):
Christal v. Police Commission (1939) 33 Cal.App.2d 564, 92 P.2d 416 enunciated the role of a law enforcement officer: "Such officers are the guardians of the peace and security of the community, and the efficiency
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