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    that police officers have broad discretionary powers. This applies equally to delinquencies as well as juvenile crimes. The action a police officer will take depends on various factors such as the behavior of a juvenile and/or the officers observations of suspicious activities and so on. Law enforcement officers are encountering a number of delinquent behaviors among children. Offenses can range from small status offenses to serious crimes. Officers’ discretionary power is allowing them to either

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    Ethics in Law Enforcement

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    Ethics in law enforcement is a large subject and covers a detailed description in which a law enforcement official may behave. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics is clearly written and very detailed. All persons who enter the criminal justice field must follow these rules in order to ensure a strong and positive conviction. If not in a case where a conviction is sought‚ these rules must also be followed in the field. A case‚ a criminal conviction or the employment of the law enforcement official can

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    Ethical Law Enforcement

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    Andy Abstein Professor: Ortiz Patrol Functions 2 December 2012 Ethical Law Enforcement I chose this subject because I feel that before embarking on a career in law enforcement it is fundamental to understand how to play by the book without getting ostracized by ones peers. The purpose of this paper is to outline proper behavior while paying attention to factors that will effectively limit corruption. The law enforcement oath of honor is as follows. “On my honor‚ I will never betray my badge

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    Changes In Law Enforcement

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    Law Enforcement has changed dramatically over the years in the United States. Our history has progressed from the English law. Many technological advances have helped shape law enforcement today. Also new ways and ideas of policing have influenced the change in law enforcement. Law enforcement has become less corrupt over the years. Women are playing a big role in enforcement. New rules‚ laws‚ and procedures have been put in place to help improve or society. The criminal justice system of England

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    Women in Law Enforcement

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    half – compared with 30% in 1950" (Hyde‚ Pg. 252). This quote represents a shifting economic pattern where women are finally achieving personal prosperity. While female workers are now more popular than ever in some industries‚ their status in law enforcement stands as a controversial issue in the public eye. Does occupational segregation currently exist in police work? The truth is that "the occupation has long been dominated by men and closely associated with the stereotypical inexpressive masculinity

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    Law Enforcement Today

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    today’s society‚ law enforcement officers are faced with many issues. Different issues can arise in any level of the law enforcement agencies. One of the main things to help with the issues is for officers to be trained to the best of their ability. Each level of law enforcement is linked in one way or another. In this essay‚ I am going to explain some of the issues that the police department are facings in today’s society. Describe how the local‚ state‚ and federal law enforcement agencies currently

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    Review on African American Women in Law Enforcement (Evans Mbogo) Introduction This literature review analyzes the problem of underrepresentation of women in top executive positions in law enforcement in the state of Georgia. The study will provide an analysis of the gaps‚ trends and various occurring problems both in the past and currently regarding how African American Women have been underrepresented in law enforcement agencies. History of the Black

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    Police corruption is the simple product of Marxian theory. In this case the means of production are simply the power that people of the law possess and their ability to bend it to suit their own selfish desires. The cause is our cash driven society that inspires greed even in the hearts of those who are supposed to protect us. Civilians and law enforcement officers alike will continue to be effected by this problem. Since its beginnings‚ many aspects of policing have changed; one aspect that has

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    What ever happened to the righteous law enforcement officers who abided by what they enforced? Today the numbers of people who have been exposed to unnecessary force by police officers has begun to rise substantially. In 2002‚ large state and local law enforcement agencies received more that 26‚000 citizen complaints. Statistics have shown that there is corruption in not only the officers themselves‚ but the law enforcement department as well. Most of the cases that are filed regarding inappropriate

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    Law Enforcement Today

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    Law Enforcement Today Paper Due Date: 10/13/2013 CSJ/200 Foundations of the Criminal Justice System Law Enforcement Today Law enforcement is something that is needed in our country. As time has passed‚ crime rates have gone up. New types of crimes are created by just about anything. Let’s take a look at an example of a new crime starting up. People who are driving and texting is now becoming a crime. This may seem like something minor‚ but it can lead to something horrible‚ like the cause

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