Three Step Critical Thinking Process

Problem-solving and critical thinking are vital for law enforcement employees. One must think critically while performing their duties as a police officer on the streets, a probation officer in the community, or as a prosecutor in a court of law. Prosecutors and defense attorneys must use their discretion in cases that are brought before them. They must decide the right avenue to go with these cases. They can either give a plea bargain or go to trial. They must decide which one will serve the person who has committed the offense, the community, and the tax payer. The Judge must also use his discretion in these cases. They must decide if the plea bargain fit the crime and will the accused be found guilty if it does go to trial. This paper
During this simulation, I had to get a clear look at all the evidence that was before me. I took all the proof that I received from the defense, police reports, and witnesses and got a clear picture of the case. I then had to conclude what the possible options were. In these cases it was either going to trial, a plea agreement, or dropping the charges. Then I had to decide on which route I would take. Given the evidence, the criminal backgrounds and the plea options I had to decide on which way to proceed. The decision that I would make would have to fit the crime. I asked myself was I serving the community the right way? Would my decisions to go to court or not go to court be the right one? With this three-step process I decided to give Mr. Baxter a plea agreement, and for Mrs. Casullo the charges would be dropped. I felt that my decision would keep the defense and prosecutor in good standing working relationships. The Judge would agree with my determinations, and will the community be served by my decisions. The other Skill that I had to bring into this simulation was the Bucket skill. I had to empty my bucket so that I can make a fair, unbiased decision. I have my thoughts on D.U.I.’s and fights in public, but I emptied out the bucket and was able to make an appropriate decision on these two cases. Using this skill helped me to look at both cases and not put my thoughts into them. I was able to get the facts and make a sound decision without my judgments clouding my views. (Kallet,