Police Stations

By: Peter Emerson
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:24:52
Print this article | Tell a friend | For publisher | Social Bookmarking
Rating:
 

The term police station has one meaning, "a station that serves as headquarters for police in a particular area or locality." It serves as a place from which policemen are dispatched and to which arrested culprits are brought.

A police station is the central reporting point of a locality's police force, or unit, which serves a specific district. These buildings basically contain offices, various accommodations for their officers and their vehicles, such as locker rooms and a maintenance garage. Apart from this, they may also contain temporary holding cells and interview or interrogation rooms. Alternate terms may also include precinct or precinct house for regional facilities of the New York City Police Department and various other urban police departments in the United States. District offices used by the California Highway Patrol, and substations with more than one facility used by the county sheriff forces are also termed as police stations.

The work of law enforcement includes a lot of detailed paper work. As such, records, files and other important data need to be preserved properly in a central location. A police station performs the function of preserving and maintaining all the documents and records. It houses the officer's belongings and may also be equipped to hold a limited number of arrested prisoners. Apart from maintaining law and order, police stations also perform the role of educating the citizens on matters regarding individual safety precautions. Many police stations also contain books, journals and other reference materials that can be viewed by the general public for obtaining information on various topics related to law. The police station also houses complaint receipts from distressed citizens.

Police stations are strategically located in states to exercise their control over a particular locality or area. The area covered under the jurisdiction of a particular police station depends on the population of that area and the intensity of criminal activities present.

Police provides detailed information on Police, Police Departments, Police Equipment, Police Stations and more. Police is affiliated with Free Public Record Searches.

Article source: Expert Articles

Most Recent Articles in Culture & Society category

  • American Health Care Academy Gives Back to the Community - By: Cardo Jones
    With the holidays creeping up on us we have to keep in mind the people that are less fortunate than ourselves and to make sure that during these times that we give back to our community. The American Health Care Academy which offers online CPR certification at www.cpraedcourse.com did just that. They contact their local North Texas Food Bank and volunteered their time to put together boxes of canned goods to be distributed to families in need of food. This way these families may have a better holiday.
  • What Can Forensic Video Analysis Do For You In The Court Room? - By: Fredrik Lönn
    When it comes to being effective in the court room, forensic video analysis can be the answer. If you know how to accurately analyze video and create a timeline of still pictures, you can better understand how to approach the court. So where can you start?
  • Donate To AkshayaPatra And Bring A Smile On The Child's Face - By: Ajay K
    When looking for a charitable organization to give an online donation you need not look any further than the AkshayaPatra foundation. Not many people may have heard of this wonderful organization, even though they are the largest charitable organization in the world.
  • Charity begins when you forget about yourself - By: Daniel Collins
    Lots of people agree it is important to be charitable but do not give it enough thought to be in a position to help. However, wonderful rewards await those who seek none at all.
  • Architecture: Shaping the Face of Earth - By: Dev Saras
    Architecture is defined as the activity of designing and constructing buildings. It reflects the society and affects the way that society develops. Designing any kind of system is known as architecture. From the time immemorial the profession of architecture plays a key role in the developments of building, town planning, urban design and landscape architecture. It is actually the designing of total built environment.
  • See How Simply You Can Discover People By SSN - By: Benny Horowitz
    The easiest and most effective way to discover anyone is by using their Social Security Number (SSN) - People search by SSN
  • Who Can Help Me To Locate People - By: Benny Horowitz
    There are many resources out there if you're looking how to locate people and you are willing to pay a little money to do so. You can try the "free" sources if you would like, but they aren't always reliable and often are just a trap to convince you that they do have the info you need, but require that you pay them to get it.
  • The Meaning of Orange Roses: Passionate Love - By: Timothy Spencer
    Orange is a vibrant rose color which also talks of passionate love and desire other than red. Orange rose is an uncommon alternative to the usual red rose. This article shows off the characteristics and uniqueness of orange roses.
  • The Traditions of Gift Giving in the Philippines - By: Timothy Spencer
    Asian cultures such as the Philippines have a deep traditions regarding gift giving. This article discusses these different traditions and gives an overview of the kinds of gifts Filipinos appreciate.
  • The Message Conveyed By Your Car's Color - By: Scott Conklin
    A look at what the color of your car says about your personality