Patrolman is the first-line grass-roots police force of public security organs in China, and belongs to the grass-roots establishment of public security organs. Policemen carry out various forms such as local establishment, subordinate unit organization establishment and full-time establishment, which not only shoulders the important responsibility of ensuring social security and stability, but also is the first grass-roots force to deal with emergencies.
Patrol officers can also be called security guards, defense team members, auxiliary police, etc. Although they are not law enforcement officers of the administrative organs, they are entrusted by the administrative organs to exercise management power and assist the police in maintaining social order.