A response officer deals with incidents as they come in from the control room to their radio. Every incident can be unique and comes with potential risk. Every new police officer serves a 2-year probationary period in which they take on the response officer role.

This role includes:

Often being first to an incident, meaning take taking control of often difficult situations, assessing threat and risk
Dealing with vulnerable people
Dealing with potentially dangerous situations, i.e. disorder, domestic incidents etc
Liaising with partners (ambulance, fire service etc)

Keeping people and property safe, preserving order and prevent offending
Effective investigation including securing evidence
Recording information, including recording crimes and incidents inline with the law
Driving to incidents using advanced driving skills