Nonsworn personnel who handle support functions such as traffic control, reporting, or community assistance are called what?

• A. Lateral Transfers
• B. Community Service Officers
• C. Precinct / District / Station
• D. Reserve Officer

Answer: (B)

Community Service Officers are the personnel who support field operations without being sworn officers. They handle tasks such as directing traffic at events, taking basic reports, and assisting the community. They do not carry firearms or arrest powers and work under supervision, which allows sworn officers to focus on enforcement. Reserve officers are sworn and can exercise police powers; lateral transfers involve officers moving between assignments or agencies; and a precinct/district/station refers to the geographic or organizational unit, not a job role.