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    Is it necessary to challenge authority? Without question‚ it is vital to challenge the ideas and decisions of people in positions of authority. If one does not question authority‚ the people of the so called “no in positions of authority” would become mindless slaves to tyrants and despots. World history‚ literature‚ and American History all exemplify the necessity of questioning authority. During ancient Greece in the 200 BCE’s‚ modern logical thinking began to see its birth. The man known for

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    Allan Pinkerton and his Impact on Law Enforcement Allan Pinkerton started his career in law enforcement in 1849 when he was appointed the first detective in Chicago. In the 1850s‚ he joined forces with Chicago attorney Edward Rucker in forming the North-Western Police Agency‚ later known as the Pinkerton National Detective Agency which is still in existence today as Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations‚ a subsidiary of Securitas AB. Pinkerton’s business insignia was a wide open eye with

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    History The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (NLEOM) is the nation’s monument to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The Memorial honors federal‚ state and local law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of our nation and its people. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) was established by former U.S Representative Mario Biaggi‚ a 23-year New York City police veteran who was wounded in the

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    Effects of Stress in Law Enforcement Glenn R. Kapheim CJAD 451; Management of Criminal Justice Agencies Professor Charles Hall July 10‚ 2013 Similar to military service‚ individuals are attracted to a law enforcement profession for various reasons. Some are interested in the authoritative position while others are attracted by the ability to uphold high standards of law enforcement. Whatever the reason for pursuing this line

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    components‚ law enforcement‚ courts and corrections. Each component is essential in the conviction and punishment of offenders in the United States. Each division has its own separate tiers and departments‚ some being more extensive than others. Each part helps the system to function smoothly and efficiently. Law enforcement is divided into three tiers‚ local‚ state‚ and federal. Local law enforcement is the most extensive of the three tiers‚ making up over seventy-five percent of total law enforcement

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    three levels of law enforcement in the United States are; the local‚ federal and state law agencies. Every level has its difference jurisdiction role as well as various specific agencies which help in executing law and order in the united state. For instance‚ the local law enforcement agency plays a role in detecting‚ investigating and also preventing the occurrence of crimes within a specific local municipality of a given county in the United States. There are some local law enforcement agencies‚ but

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    Occupational Stress in Law Enforcement & Intervention Strategies Stress in law enforcement is complex. Stressors vary by individual and because of that combatting stress is law enforcement is not an easy task. Broad strokes and blanket programs are used in an effort to reach the greatest number of employees with strategies designed to prevent and reduce stress in the field of law enforcement. I believe that a more individualized approach is required to have the greatest impact on officers

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    Racism in Law Enforcement: Outline CJUS 300 I. Introduction- The criminal justice system can be bias toward other races‚ meaning certain races are criminalized and profiled more othen than others‚ historically and presently. a. Statistics- Bureau of Justice statistics will be discussed and disclosed comparing races/ethnicity and imprisonment rates amond them. Discussion will include rates of police brutality‚ as well as mental health stats. b. Definition i. Racial profiling- discrimination and picking

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    set. It’s vital that you purchase a belt that has holsters for cuffs‚ the radio and a baton. You’ll need to be able to personalize it based on the orientation you’d like. You’ll want a belt that is fully adjustable and customizable. The Black Law Enforcement Tactical Equipment System from Taigear is a belt that can be adjusted for a waist that is 35" to 54". It has a quick release buckle‚ dual magazine pouches and a place for a cell phone or gloves. There’s a pepper spray case that has a closure that

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    Communication Skills CJA 304 11/14/2013 University of Phoenix Communication Skills In law enforcement it is critical for officers to be proficient in the art of communication both written and oral. All officers from a rookie to the head of command will find that a career in criminal justice demands a person “read‚ write‚ and understand what is written‚ as well as to orally transmit and receive information” (Wallace & Roberson‚ 2009). Communication has a flow of information that follows

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