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    mention the vast amount of diversity that runs through our communities. However‚ an important issue that seems to only be getting more serious is the underrepresentation of a variety ethnic groups and woman within the law enforcement workforce. This lack of diversity within law enforcement has sparked unneeded tensions within communities across the nation and departments everywhere are trying their best to truly reflect the communities they serve. The fact that people have changed drastically

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    Women and Minorities in Law Enforcement Response Student: Course: Fundamentals of Policing The role of women and minority throughout policing history: Throughout policing history women and minorities have played roles in the equality opportunities in the workplace legislation. During the Nixon Administration the federal government began to push employers on obtaining a good faith effort to employ women and minorities and track to their progress. In 1969

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    About the author: I have worked in Law Enforcement for over 20 years‚ both as a Civilian as well as a Military member. Along with an extensive Law Enforcement background I also possess over 27 years of management‚ supervisory and Leadership experience. The passion and love I have for our Military members and L.E. personnel keeps me devoted to the cause of wanting them to have the best resources availed. Since so much responsibility is placed on men and women in uniform its truly important that they

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    Law Enforcement Today Your Name Here CJS 200 January 20‚ 2013 Kenneth Bitting Law Enforcement Today There are several issues that face police departments today‚ too many to possibly count‚ however I believe that there are quite a few that are small and would be better focused on within the department. Now there are some that could be solved on a larger scale. I am going to define and review a few issues that do affect police departments and provide my own opinion on what could be done to

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    While being an officer of the law my sworn duty is to uphold the law and bring peace to any giving situation to the best of my ability. Racism and prejudice are alive and well in America I believe because of people do not the time to learn about the different culture that exist in our society.The law enforcement agency has to continue bridging the gap between races if order is to maintain. If I were on duty and a call came concerning an altercation between two different races I would first start

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    Angeles Police Department‚ more and more law enforcement administrators are faced with the task of reforming police department‚ with little guidance on how to bring about the necessary changes. This is not the first time in our country’s history that corruption and brutality have been front page news. Part of our current problems stem from the unprecedented level of drugs‚ gangs and guns in our cities. Systemically‚ the problems are caused by law enforcement agencies that continue to hire the wrong

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    As a law enforcement officer‚ my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception‚ the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty‚ equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or my agency. I will maintain courageous and calm

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    CJC 111- Week 6 Writing Assignment Daniel Brewer CJC 111 Instructor Alyssa Lang February 16‚ 2014 Chapter 7 our text describes many cases that have changed how law enforcement may and may not conduct police activities including the searching of suspects‚ seizure of evidence and arresting suspects and the rights of those suspected of illegal and criminal activities. Out of all these cases the one that has had the most influence on the initial contact with individuals

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    security of personal items. These devices can act as law enforcements ‘eyes and ears’ surveying the environment and people. Overall‚ I think that these technologies will be inherently useful for the law enforcement. Identifying criminals will become straightforward‚ which will ultimately protect the civil liberties of all people. In addition‚ it is important to note that the application of these technologies is most vital. How the law enforcement uses the technology is crucial‚ if it acts as beneficial

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    During the 20th century law enforcement was in a progressive‚ reform‚ professional and community era and the way of policing had evolve over time. Police forces was characterized by a broad social service function‚ decentralized organization‚ intimate relationship with community and extensive use of foot patrol. Many problem police face was the lack of training‚ bribery‚ lack of control‚ political control‚ lack of education and brutality. Rome was where the 1st specialized investigative unit created

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