For EEOP purposes, who is a sworn officer in a law enforcement agency?
For EEOP purposes, a sworn officer in a law enforcement agency is an individual who has taken a solemn oath to perform duties on behalf of the public in a manner that merits the public’s trust. He or she holds a commissioned position and is trained and empowered to perform a full range of law enforcement duties, including, but not limited to, preventing and suppressing crime and investigating, apprehending, and detaining individuals suspected or convicted of offenses that violate the public interest.
