TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction:1.1 Definition and description……………………………………………..pg 21.2 Qualifications…………………… …… ………………………………….pg 2Discussion2.1 History……………………………………………………………………pg 22.2 Qualifications …… ………………………………………………………..pg 32.3 Functions………………………………………………………… …… ………pg 32.4 Outlook………………………………………………………………….pg 42.5 Wages and salaries …………………………… …… …………………..pg 42.6 Unusual facts and information…………………………………….pg 4Conclusion………………………………………… … …………………….pg 5Recommendations……………………………………………………… pg 5Bibliography……………………………………… … …………………….pg 6Images and diagrams…………………………………………………pg 7/8Introduction:1.1 Definition and descriptionA police officer is a person who must enforce the law, investigates crimes and has the power to make arrests. The Australian police service is called the Australian Federal Police or AFP for short. Police officers are responsible for making sure everyone follows the laws in all states and territories. AFP's headquarters are in Canberra, Australia. Police officers can have many different aspects of their job, ranging from patrolling general areas to raiding homes and making arrests. Police officers can be a fun job, but it also requires a lot of hard work and dedication.1.2 QualificationsThe minimum requirements for a police officer include:• At least 18 years of age• A full and manual driver's license• Able to meet medical requirements and physical fitness requirements• Australian citizenship• Grade 12 education or grade 10 study with a trade certificate• Have a higher first aid certificate• Be physically fit and in good healthDiscussion2.1 HistoryOn 19 October 1976, the police Australian Federal Government was created. The AFP is the merger of the Australian capital Te...... middle of paper ......Police in actionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-17/police- warn-of-more-arrests-after-sydney-protests/4264512Police Teddy http://www.police.sa.gov.au/sapol/home.jsp Bibliography:• http://australia.gov.au/directories/ australia/afp - 10/2/14• www.afp.gov.au- 10/2/14• www.policeone.com- 11/2/14• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Federal_Police- 12/2/14• http://www.afp.gov.au/policing/international-liaison/international-network.aspx- 18/2/14• http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/ content/2008/s2400214. htm 18/2/14• http://www.afp.gov.au/jobs/pay-and-conditions.aspx 19/2/14Images and diagrams. Australian Police Officers - http://www.smh.com. fr/articles/2008/12/18/1229189804474.html