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The rank of police corporal is commensurate with the rank of corporal in the armed forces, typically ranking immediately above officer and immediately below sergeant. The position is also referred to by some agencies as Agent.
Video Police corporal
Function
A police corporal is generally employed as an officer with additional leadership responsibilities. These duties may include one or more of the following roles:
- Detective
- Field Supervisor
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Watch Commander, and others
Police corporals will often act as a lead officer in field situations when a sergeant is not present.
Maps Police corporal
Occurrence
The rank is not present in all police agencies and is generally dependent upon the size, funding, command structure, as well as the traditions and history of an individual agency.
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