Critical Issues In Policing Paper
Critical Issues in Policing Paper
Jimmy Bolden
CJA/214
May 6, 2015
Sergeant Shantrice Murphy
Critical Issues in Policing Paper
In this paper I will be explaining critical issues in policing. I will address the following key aspects of policing activities and operations: The dangers of policing, less than lethal weapons, technology used in policing, issues of homeland security and law enforcement relationships, and one additional critical issue in policing that is of interest to you and with that I will explain the issue and explain how the issue is relevant to this paper.
Most people say that the worst danger to a police officer is the possibility of getting shot. There are a few dangers that police officers face on a day to day basis that bring forth the threat of getting shot or being injured naturally like heat stroke, stress, foot pursuits, vehicle pursuits, bio-hazard exposure or sun exposure, responding to Code3 (lights and siren), making an arrest, duty equipment, and traffic control. All officers wear heavy leather belts and ballistic vests that contain a handgun, radio, handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton. The weight of all of these items can put stress on the feet, back, knees, and hips. Picture wearing this gear weighing about 20 pounds and getting in and out of your police car numerous of times, it will put a wear and tear on your body. Some officers can’t work in law enforcement anymore because of their injuries. Out of all the dangers I listed, the most dangerous ones are responding to Code3 and pursuit driving. Officers have to be aware of the traffic flow and keep control of their vehicle while in pursuit. They are responsible for suspect that they are chasing even though they have no control over the suspect’s vehicle. The safety of the public is always the officer’s priority.
Less than lethal weapons are also called non-lethal weapons, less-lethal weapons, pain-inducing weapons, compliance weapons, or non-deadly weapons. These
Jimmy Bolden
CJA/214
May 6, 2015
Sergeant Shantrice Murphy
Critical Issues in Policing Paper
In this paper I will be explaining critical issues in policing. I will address the following key aspects of policing activities and operations: The dangers of policing, less than lethal weapons, technology used in policing, issues of homeland security and law enforcement relationships, and one additional critical issue in policing that is of interest to you and with that I will explain the issue and explain how the issue is relevant to this paper.
Most people say that the worst danger to a police officer is the possibility of getting shot. There are a few dangers that police officers face on a day to day basis that bring forth the threat of getting shot or being injured naturally like heat stroke, stress, foot pursuits, vehicle pursuits, bio-hazard exposure or sun exposure, responding to Code3 (lights and siren), making an arrest, duty equipment, and traffic control. All officers wear heavy leather belts and ballistic vests that contain a handgun, radio, handcuffs, pepper spray, and baton. The weight of all of these items can put stress on the feet, back, knees, and hips. Picture wearing this gear weighing about 20 pounds and getting in and out of your police car numerous of times, it will put a wear and tear on your body. Some officers can’t work in law enforcement anymore because of their injuries. Out of all the dangers I listed, the most dangerous ones are responding to Code3 and pursuit driving. Officers have to be aware of the traffic flow and keep control of their vehicle while in pursuit. They are responsible for suspect that they are chasing even though they have no control over the suspect’s vehicle. The safety of the public is always the officer’s priority.
Less than lethal weapons are also called non-lethal weapons, less-lethal weapons, pain-inducing weapons, compliance weapons, or non-deadly weapons. These