Are police officers professionals? Police in general think of themselves as professionals and with some justification. Yet unless it becomes universal nationally that professional level degrees, licensing, in-service training, etc are required of all sworn officers, it will be considered a service job by most people.Are police officers federal? Federal law enforcement officers enforce various laws, generally at only the federal level. There are exceptions, with some agencies and officials enforcing state and tribal codes. Most are limited by the U.S. Code to investigating matters that are explicitly within the power of the federal government.What is a police patrol officer? Police officers are the most common form of patrol officers around the world. Usually, a patrol officer is responsible for a certain area, sometimes referred to as a “beat.” Local police department personnel walk, ride or drive around the area enforcing the laws.What is a police resource officer? The United States Department of Justice defines School resource officers (SRO) as “sworn law enforcement officers responsible for safety and crime prevention in schools.” SROs are typically employed by a local police or sheriff's agency and work closely with administrators in an effort to create a safer environment for both students and staff.