References: Brereton, D. (2000). Evaluating the performance of external oversight bodies. In A. J. Goldsmith & C. Lewis (Eds.), Civilian Oversight of Policing: Governance, Democracy and Human Rights (pp. pp. 105-124). Portland, Oregon: Hart Publishing.…
“I believe that almost all law enforcement officials are upstanding, dedicated public servants who deserve our appreciation and support -- and not to be used as scapegoats or, as we've seen lately, become targets of violence” (Toomey). Though this is the mindset that a majority of the population of the United States holds, there is still a portion which has opposing opinions in their outlook upon law enforcement personnel. Within the past few years there has been an increase in unprovoked attacks upon law enforcement personnel, these attacks are commonly promoted by several sections of American society that wish to see harm done to these brave men and women. A better understanding of the feelings and relationships that law enforcement personnel…
Like majority of the world, the Canadian criminal justice system consists of three main parts: the police, the courts and the corrections. These three main parts are responsible for the smooth operations of our criminal justice system. However, there are other factors that can affect the fluency of our system; factors such as the legislations, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the mass and ever-growing public media, and human behaviours and emotions. It is the intension of the writer of this assignment to point out and discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canadian criminal justice system under the influences of the four factors base on the writer’s academic experience and own thoughts.…
Administrators are chiefs or assistant chiefs, mid level managers are captains and lieutenants, and first line supervisors are sergeants, they ensure that all units properly work together to achieve one common goal. Administration is the overall structure that contains organization and bureaucracy. The closer the administrator is to the operations, the more effective the agency is.…
The following narrative will be illustrated into three sections. The three sections will be classified as: Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Courts. Of these sections I will be discussing the politics, stressors and attitudes found within these elements of the criminal justice system. A recent political event that has created national conflict and debate, are the immigration laws that have been established in the state of Arizona. This will be the topic of all three sections in the narrative and how these laws have affected the law enforcement agencies, the court system and the correctional institutions. Furthermore I will discuss possible solutions that could impact the political views and concerns of those who are in favor and oppose the newly enacted laws.…
The criminal justice organization is composed of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Law enforcement, courts, and correction each have a significant role within law enforcement. It takes a great leader to manage and deal with all of the issues within the criminal justice organization. This paper will describe the challenges currently faced by leaders of criminal justice organizations. It will also provide steps that one can take as a criminal justice or security professional to affect change for the future.…
Some leadership skills that they should obtain is (1) Quick thinking. This means that those working in criminal justice must be of sharp and sound mind, able to adapt to situations quickly and make snap decisions with good judgment. (2) Strong ethical sensibility. You should be ethical, act fairly and always in the best interest of the people. (3) People skills. You need to be able to communicate with others. Communication and people skills are critical in everything from directing traffic to conducting an interview to testifying in court. (4) Knowledgeable of laws. If you work in the criminal field you should be familiar and know the laws of the state and national. Especially officers, they should always be familiar with laws and how to enforce them. (5) Ability to handle stress. Most criminal justice jobs, even office jobs, can be emotionally and/or physically demanding. They should maintain these because it’s what can help them and others.…
In United States Criminal Justice System, all criminal cases need the Participation of the judge, counsel for the prosecution, and the counsel for the accused. Criminal justice system is incomplete with either of them not being present. Prosecutors value their power to seek justice for an accused person but sometimes they use it dishonestly. Prosecutors have so much power that they sometimes take advantage of and engage in misconduct.…
Criminal justice practitioners are necessary for a civilized society. Without those who form boundaries to our freedom, and the ones that reinforce those laws, our community would be chaos. Some of the main social issues our society faces are drug abuse, gang violence, child abuse, and terrorism. The criminal justice practitioners face these types of issues daily. These professionals must act on the morals and laws stated by society rather than their own opinions, sometimes facing hard decisions. The criminal justice field is always active and busy, dealing with countless amount of criminal activity throughout the country.…
Since less interest is being shown in policing careers, departments have begun to call attention to the occupation’s positive aspects such as insurance, vacations, plans for retirement, and opportunities for advancement.…
within the court of public opinion, other measures will most certainly be hindered if not…
When I joined the police department, I knew I wanted to be a part of something great. I wanted to leave a legacy and make an impression on others. I was the first in my family to choose a career in law enforcement, so initially, I was unaware of the challenges this career field came with. My mom was a teacher, and my dad worked in the printing business. Both were successful in their chosen fields, but they were blind to the demands required for a fulfilling career in law enforcement. To be successful, I would need to be observant of those around me who had found success. I would need to mirror their ways and incorporate their habits into my own. I would need to learn from their failures. Most importantly, I would need to learn what made them…
Alexander Mclennon, when you said that you do believe that “competition in criminal justice is a good thing ethically speaking because through competition people understand that they are not alone in this world and their interests are not all that matters.” Are you sure that is how people think when it comes to competition? To me, I think it goes the other way because when people are competing self-interesting tend to be the number one priority, which mean there is no team work, everyone trying to accomplish their own goals and their own objectives, which lead those that they were supposed to serve suffer. Therefore, I don’t see how people would understand that they are not alone in this world when it comes to competition, and their interests…
The criminal justice system of the United States is said to be a fair system. The system is not supposed to discriminate against different races, religious groups or social classes, everyone is supposed to get the same equal treatment. Unfortunately that’s not the case. Many different types of people including African American’s, Hispanics and the poor are getting unfair treatment in the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system discriminates against certain races and social classes.…
The hiring process for a law enforcement agency is crucial to its success. The hiring process is the first step in either obtaining or creating an outstanding officer or the first step in creating a future disappointment. If a department hires the officer who’s integrity is beyond reproach and has a passion for law enforcement then you are on your way to creating a “cop’s cop.” Conversely, if a department hires an uninspired questionable officer, then they have created a career long problem at best. The worst case scenario is an officer who gives law enforcement a black eye across the…