- Accept the philosophy and comply with the principles of community-oriented policing
- Deal effectively and tactfully with offenders, witnesses, and the general public
- Enforce laws, reason logically, maintain an objective approach, and make sound decisions in emergencies and adverse conditions
- Investigate crimes or offenses, including interviewing individuals, collecting and preserving evidence / property, and providing accurate testimony in court
- Maintain acceptable knowledge of police procedures and performance of duties assigned
| - Monitor and control traffic and emergency situations and render assistance when necessary
- Patrol the City of Aberdeen
- Physically apprehend / restrain criminals and suspects
- Protect the public, self, and other officers
- Seek and participate in additional training
- Serve warrants and subpoenas
- Support and enforce the laws of the State of South Dakota and the City of Aberdeen
- Uphold the Constitution of the State of South Dakota and the United States of America
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