Surname 2 
 
sentenced Jason Smith to 10 years, with his colleagues, Arthur Tesler and Greg Junnier 
sentenced to five and six years respectively. 
Responsibilities of police supervisor 
The police supervisors often play a significant role in providing the necessary guidance to 
the police officers to facilitate just execution of the law enforcement and protection of the 
citizen’s rights. There is the necessity for noting that in some instances the police work is often 
more demanding and dangerous thus forcing the police supervisors to bear the responsibility of 
assisting the officers in the successful and safe completion of their jobs (Muir and Eva, 1). The 
police supervisors as well ensure adherence to some of the necessary managerial tactics crucial 
for providing the required guidance to the police force in guaranteeing both the fair protection 
and justice for every individual.  
As a supervisor 
The police supervisors bear numerous responsibilities that include providing the officers 
with clear written guidelines on the police force’s policies. Such is crucial for ensuring that the 
officers are always on the right track besides ensuring their awareness on what is expected of 
them through the provision of clear and detailed manuals (Ivković, Sanja Kutnjak, et al., 354). 
Moreover, as the police supervisor in the case, there is the necessity for ensuring that the officers 
follow the local ordinances and both the state and federal laws in their handling of the 
information concerning some of the criminal activities.  
Moreover, as the supervisor, there is the necessity for ensuring that the officers are 
equipped with the necessary skills and guidance required for their adherence to the force’s 
procedures. There is the necessity for providing that the officers exhibit awareness on how to 
handle the different cases and situations that manifest during police work. As the police