Essays

Introduction. The police department is an important department of the Government. Its Duty is to keep law and order and to stop people from doing crimes.

His dress and appearance. There are police stations in all the towns. Every station is in charge of a station officer. He is helped in his work by a number of policemen under him. The policeman puts on khaki uniform, khaki cap and strong black shoes. He carries a small thick stick or a gun in his hand. He is generally [all and healthy.

His duties. The policemen arc in charge of certain areas. They have to keep a watch on the activities of all the people of doubtful character. If there is any Fight or disturbance in his area, he at once runs lo the place and slops it. If the people do not obey him, he takes them to the police station and reports about them. He goes about in streets at night and guards our properly from thieves and robbers. In fairs and large gatherings, he has to do much work. In fairs, he helps I women and children who lose their people and are in trouble. The Policeman sometimes is transferred to the Criminal Investigation department. He then keeps himself unknown and watches secretly In movements of the bad characters.

His work in Western countries. The Government is trying to punish the dishonest officers. In Western countries the policeman is considered to be a very important man. Everybody has to obey him. Ministers have to obey him on the road. He thinks himself a public Servant in true sense.

His treatment with people. In India, the policeman thinks himself and officer and not a servant. He does not think if his duly to help anyone in trouble.. On the other hand, he troubles the poor and ignorant people. People cannot speak due to the fear of being beaten. He has lost all feeling of kindness and sympathy.

Conclusion.  The policeman is a very important member of the Government.  He should be more educated because an illiterate person does not know how to behave towards others. He should be picked up from cultured families.