My dad is a cop. or you can call him a police officer, also known as an officer, policeperson,
What can you tell me about his job? Is it dangerous?
It can be very dangerous. He told me In most countries, "police officer" is a generic term. And it does not specify gender.
Does the term police officer mean keeping the peace?
I do believe it does. When you join the force they make all officers take a sworn oath.
What do they swear to in the oath?
general public, and the maintenance of public order. Police officers may be sworn to an oath, and have the power to arrest people and detain them for a limited time, along with other duties and powers. Some officers are trained in special duties, such as counter-terrorism, surveillance, child protection, VIP protection, civil law enforcement, and investigation techniques into major crime including fraud, rape, murder, and drug trafficking. Although many police officers wear a corresponding uniform, some police officers are plain-clothed
Police officer
A police officer, also known as an officer, policeman, policewoman, cop/copper, garda, police agent, or a police employee is a warranted law employee of a police force. In most countries, "police officer" is a generic term not specifying a particular rank. In some, the use of the rank "officer" is legally reserved for military personnel.
Police officers are generally charged with the apprehension of criminals and the prevention and detection of crime, protection and assistance of the