And why about 45 officers were given riot training last week.

"Anyone who thought the city would give us more than they were giving police officers was kidding themselves."

The officers were given no weapons, funding, or immediate task.

She had no address to give the police officers.

His officers were summoned and given a lecture on how to keep troops happy.

The aim is to give other police officers up to date information on the appearance of people who have broken the law.

Younger officers are given increasing responsibility and deal with the consequences of their decisions.

Few officers were given the opportunity to practice the holds on resisting partners, he was told.

These are the instruments that police officers are given to do their job.

For instance, officers are given the option to carry their guns when off duty.