Gathering Research Data Paper
Gathering Research Data
James Hankerson
CJA/334
July 11, 2012
Kevin Hewitt
Gathering Research Data
“Research on police officers and the duties associated with being a law enforcement officer has demonstrated that high levels of stress, continually subjected to dangerous working conditions, and behavioral changes occur as a result of this occupation (Ellison & Genz, 1983 pg.60).”
This research data paper will include the following statements, the satisfaction or job hazards. What is the goal or purpose behind the proposed research? What type of interview structure would be asked? Why? What are some questions that would be asked? Why? What are some distinct advantages of a qualitative data gathering strategy, such as participant observation, over more quantitative approaches? When conducting survey research, how important is informed consent and confidentiality?
Police offices play a vital role in society, ranges from general, daily, proactive patrol activities to specific criminal activities such as community awareness. Men and women who work in law enforcement in America deals with extreme situations while on duty. The job of a police officer is full of hazards, there are many accidently hazards, that can happen during an emergency response were the police officers back up may not be there at that time. For example officer may get a domestic call and end up with a derange individual on drugs, or may have to go investigate a homicide. Someone becoming a law enforcement officer must be dedicated and want this kind of career path. The fact that the pay is not enough for risking their lives not only protecting, but also representing their city or community with the protection they provide.
The goal and purpose for this research is to explain the lifestyle of a police officer’s life both personally and professionally. A police officer duty is to protect the citizens against crime, as well as help prevent crime. Law enforcement officers may be exposed to different
James Hankerson
CJA/334
July 11, 2012
Kevin Hewitt
Gathering Research Data
“Research on police officers and the duties associated with being a law enforcement officer has demonstrated that high levels of stress, continually subjected to dangerous working conditions, and behavioral changes occur as a result of this occupation (Ellison & Genz, 1983 pg.60).”
This research data paper will include the following statements, the satisfaction or job hazards. What is the goal or purpose behind the proposed research? What type of interview structure would be asked? Why? What are some questions that would be asked? Why? What are some distinct advantages of a qualitative data gathering strategy, such as participant observation, over more quantitative approaches? When conducting survey research, how important is informed consent and confidentiality?
Police offices play a vital role in society, ranges from general, daily, proactive patrol activities to specific criminal activities such as community awareness. Men and women who work in law enforcement in America deals with extreme situations while on duty. The job of a police officer is full of hazards, there are many accidently hazards, that can happen during an emergency response were the police officers back up may not be there at that time. For example officer may get a domestic call and end up with a derange individual on drugs, or may have to go investigate a homicide. Someone becoming a law enforcement officer must be dedicated and want this kind of career path. The fact that the pay is not enough for risking their lives not only protecting, but also representing their city or community with the protection they provide.
The goal and purpose for this research is to explain the lifestyle of a police officer’s life both personally and professionally. A police officer duty is to protect the citizens against crime, as well as help prevent crime. Law enforcement officers may be exposed to different
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