As a police officer you have one of the most important jobs in the world: to serve and protect the people. While you are fighting crime and handling emergencies you probably come across many english speakers.
Some may commit crimes, while others may be victims of crime. In both cases, you need to ask and answer questions in English. Your job may also require you to speak to English witnesses. Time can be a key factor in solving a crime or saving a life.You can't always wait for an interpreter.
In English the word police is a collective noun and to be used as plural and say, for example: Police are coming. The words policemen or policewomen can be singular or plural, for example: The policemen is asking questions. Three policewomen are coming.
