There are many different kinds of police officers.

Local: local officers work to enforce laws in cities and towns. They give out traffic tickets, investigate crimes and keep the community safe. Big cities often split their departments into different divisions that each work on special jobs like auto theft, burglary or traffic control.

County: Counties usually have a sheriff's department. The sheriff and the deputies help local police departments and watch over areas that don't have their own police officers.

State: The state police patrol the highways throughout a state. They make sure people obey the speed limits on highways, help when people's cars break down and investigate auto accidents.

Federal: Several government agencies work to enforce laws at the federal level. One is the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which investigates crimes within the United States.

 


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