What employment rights do today’s police officers possess, and what are some of the common provisions of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights?

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Although some restrictions are placed on the rights of police officers, the police have worked to ensure that their rights on the job are maintained to the extent possible.

Some of the provisions commonly found in the Peace Officer Bill of Rights include the right to written notice of allegations against the officer, the right to representation at any phase of questioning or any hearing, the right to refuse to take a polygraph examination unless the complainant submits to such an examination and is determined to be telling the truth.

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