Joining the Police

Rahul's neighbor Suresh clears the police recruitment exam and begins rigorous training at the police academy.

Meanings in Suresh, Training officer, Fellow recruits

Key words and phrases

recruitment exama test held to select new employeesHe cleared the police recruitment exam.

physical testa test of strength, speed, or fitnessThe physical test included a long run.

training academyan institution where recruits are trainedHe joined the police training academy.

disciplinecontrolled behavior following rulesThe academy teaches strict discipline.

dutya task or responsibility a person must performHe reports for duty at six every morning.

uniformspecial clothing worn by members of a serviceHe wore his uniform proudly on his first day.

law and orderthe maintaining of legal rules and public safetyTheir job is to maintain law and order.

braveshowing courage in difficult or dangerous situationsPolice officers must be brave in emergencies.

patrolto walk or travel around an area to check for problemsThey patrol the streets every night.

serve and protectthe duty to help and keep people safeTheir motto is to serve and protect the public.

badgea metal symbol worn to show police identityHe proudly pinned on his badge.

rankan official level or position in a serviceHe was promoted to the rank of inspector.

constablethe lowest rank of police officerHe started his career as a constable.

investigationa careful examination to find facts about a crimeThe investigation took two weeks to complete.

evidencefacts or objects that prove something in a caseThey collected evidence from the scene.

suspecta person thought to be involved in a crimeThe police questioned the main suspect.

arrestto take a person into custody by legal authorityThey made an arrest late last night.

sirena loud warning sound used by police vehiclesThe siren echoed through the street.

backupadditional officers sent to helpHe called for backup during the operation.

chain of commandthe structure of authority within an organisationHe respects the chain of command at all times.

Useful sentences

Ask How did you prepare for the recruitment exam?
Answer I studied hard and practiced the physical test daily.
Ask What time do you report for duty?
Answer I report at six o'clock every morning.
Ask How is the training at the academy?
Answer It's tough, but it builds great discipline.
Ask What areas do you patrol at night?
Answer Mainly the market area and main roads.
Ask How does it feel wearing the uniform?
Answer It feels like a great responsibility and honor.
Ask What rank did you start at?
Answer I started as a constable straight out of the academy.
Ask How long did the investigation take?
Answer It took nearly two weeks to gather all the evidence.
Ask Did you question the suspect yourself?
Answer Yes, along with two senior officers.
Ask Did you call for backup during the arrest?
Answer Yes, two more officers arrived within minutes.
Ask Do you always follow the chain of command?
Answer Yes, it's essential for discipline in the force.

Dialogue

Training officerSuresh, how are you finding the physical training?

SureshIt's challenging, sir, but I'm getting stronger every week.

Training officerGood. Discipline and fitness are essential for this job.

SureshI understand, sir. I want to serve and protect my community well.

Training officerThat's the right spirit. You'll make a fine officer.

SureshThank you, sir. I'm proud to wear this uniform.

Training officerOnce you finish training, you'll start as a constable.

SureshI understand, sir. I hope to rise in rank over time.

Training officerThat depends on your discipline and how well you follow the chain of command.

SureshI will always respect that, sir.

Common mistakes

Saying "I am doing police job" instead of "I work in the police" or "I am a police officer."
Saying "I am on duty from morning" instead of "My duty starts in the morning" or "I am on duty starting this morning."
Saying "Police is patrolling" (using "police" as singular verb subject) instead of "The police are patrolling" (treat "police" as plural in English).
Saying "I am constable rank" instead of "I hold the rank of constable" or "I am a constable."
Saying "we did arrest to him" instead of "we arrested him."
Saying "I call backup" instead of "I called for backup."

Quick quiz

1. What do you call an institution where recruits are trained?

2. Complete: "They ___ the streets every night."

3. What phrase describes the duty to help and keep people safe?

4. What is the lowest rank of police officer called?

5. Complete: "They collected ___ from the scene."

6. What word means additional officers sent to help?

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