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    people. Police work calls to a certain type of person‚ the type of person that would put his or her life in danger for the good of another. There is a debate on whether or not there is a distinct subculture in American Policing. I feel that there is a distinct subculture. Current sociological research looks at police behaviors‚ values‚ beliefs‚ attitudes‚ socialization‚ or personalities to determine exactly what kind of people police officers are. Research shows that police officers

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    Police Organizational Structures Organizations are entities of two or more people who cooperate to accomplish an objective. (Peak‚ Policing America‚ 2012). A police department structure must be parallel so that this way its structure can be effective in completing the overall goal of protecting and helping the public. Over the years police agencies have followed a traditional structure but by the passing of years the structure is starting to evolve.

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    Research and Planning Offense Codes 12/3/2012 VIOLENT PERSON OFFENSES Chapter 12 - Civil Rights Chapter 90 - Motor vehicles and aircraft Chapter 127 - Officers and inmates of penal and reformatory institutions. Paroles and pardons Chapter 265 - Crimes against the person Chapter 268 - Crimes against public justice Chapter 274 - Felonies‚ accessories and attempts to commit crimes CODE 110 111 115 116 120 121 130 131 135 136 140 150 155 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 165

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    Souce of Activity: I was dispatched to the residence of 221 Wakefield Drive on June 24‚ 2010 at approximately 07:15 hours in reference to a report of a death at the residence. Interview with Complainant (Mr. Smith): Smith stated he is neighbors with the victim (Courtney Fink.) Smith stated his wife was having a jewelry sale at their residence on the evening of June 23‚ 2010 which Courtney was supposed to attend. Smith stated that it was odd that Courtney did not attend since she had said she

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    Tuesday‚ 11 September 2001; a week after Labor Day‚ traditionally‚ the end of the summer and time to dismiss the barbecues‚ family get together and late evening boardwalk strolls with friends and loved ones. The day was routine as usual in New York‚ and Washington. Unfortunately‚ the peace on this beautiful day was soon to be discharged‚ At 8:42 a.m. AAL Flight 11 hits World Trade Center #1‚ significantly known as the North Tower. Shortly after at 9:02 a.m. UAL Flight 175 strikes World Trade Center

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    The term corruption simply refers to the use of authority by a police officer to fulfill personal needs or wants. There are three simple criteria for a “corrupt act” which must all happen simultaneously: (1) misuse of authority‚ (2) misuse of official capacity‚ and (3) misuse of personal attainment. (Dantzker‚ 1995). Police corruption falls into two major categories-- external corruption‚ which concerns police interaction with the public‚ and internal corruption‚ which involves the relationships

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    video of police officers who holding down a man at a liquor store and shot him numerous of times because they thought he had a gun. I’m sure when they update us on the incident there will be justice. Everyone has a voice and wants to feel like they’re making justice for whomever they are trying to make be heard. In the article “Police responses to police brutality” the officers responded about the pros and cons of having body cameras. They stated “. . . The cameras provide views of the police response

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    Judicial control over administrative discretion in the case of preventive detention. SCOPE The scope of the project relates to analysing the role of judicial control over administrative discretion in the case of preventive detention. OBJECTIVES & AIMS To find out the reason for conferment of discretionary power on administrative authorities. To analyse the grounds where administration discretion can be challenged. To analyse the system of preventive detention in India. HYPOTHESIS

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    1.0 Introduction This paper elaborates the different management aspects practiced at Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) and DHL Keells. The facets discussed in detail will be Planning‚ Organising‚ Leading and Controlling. The key strengths and weaknesses of both organisations are identified and discussed on how it touches the internal and the external factors affecting their core business. The organisation’s Vision‚ Mission‚ Critical Successful Factors are deliberated in order to come up with specific

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    Police use of force is something used by law enforcement to contain and control the situation. Use of force has been frowned upon throughout the history of the United States. There have been many situations that citizens think could have been handled differently and the use of force was to much or excessive. Throughout the history of the United States there have been a different take on the use of force by police. Many citizens think that it is nessasary for police to use their discretion when choosing

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