Class code 7710 — Police Officers/Detectives

This classification covers police officers and detectives performing public or private law-enforcement duties, including patrol, investigation, and responding to emergencies. It applies to municipal police departments as well as private entities employing officers with law-enforcement authority or similar high-risk protective duties.

Officers on patrol respond to calls ranging from routine traffic stops to active emergencies, while detectives conduct investigations that can include interviews, surveillance, and evidence handling. The unpredictable and sometimes confrontational nature of this work sets it apart from general security or guard duties, since officers may need to physically restrain individuals or respond to dangerous situations.

Injury exposure is significant and varied, ranging from vehicle accidents during pursuits or emergency response driving to physical altercations, assaults, and the cumulative strain of high-stress shift work. This combination of driving, physical confrontation, and unpredictable call types places this classification among the higher-risk transportation-related codes.