A professional who visits railroad stations, stores, theaters, places of amusement, or public gatherings to detect, prevent, and solve crimes. Respnsibilities include:

• Notes actions of known criminals or suspicious persons to prevent crimes.
• Ascertains that establishments and publicly licensed gatherings conform to law.
• Arrests or warns unruly persons, law violators, and suspected criminals.
• Compares lists of stolen merchandise with items displayed in retail stores, pawn shops, used-car lots, and other outlets for such goods.
• Directs closing of illegal establishments and indecent amusement performances.
• Alerts other police officers or public authorities to take prescribed action after he has left the premises.
• Files reports of establishments visited, findings, and recommendations for action.
• May be designated according to assigned beat or establishment visited as Inspector, Pawnshop Detail.
• May be permanently assigned to specific establishment, such as ballpark or recreation center.