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An Olean Police officer is responsible for the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the protection of lives and property in an assigned area during specified periods and does related work as required.
The duties consist primarily of routine patrol tasks, assisting in investigation of criminal offenses and the apprehension of criminals. A Police Officer, whether on patrol work or on special assignment, works under the general supervision of a higher ranking officer; however, there is considerable independent responsibility for exercise of sound judgment in emergencies.
Olean Police Department Mission Statement
The purpose of the City of Olean Police Department is to uphold the law fairly and firmly; to prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime; to pursue and bring to justice those who break the law; to keep the peace in partnership with the community; to protect, help and reassure the people; and to be seen to do all this with integrity, common sense and sound judgment.
We must be compassionate, courteous and patient, acting without fear or favor or prejudice to the rights of others. We need to be act professionally while remaining calm and restrained in the face of violence and apply only that force which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty.
We must strive to reduce the fears of the public and, so far as we can, to reflect their priorities in the actions we take. We must respond to well-founded criticism with a willingness to change for the good of the City of Olean.
