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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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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Law Enforcement: Federal‚ State‚ and Local Policing Jurisdiction is defined in our textbooks‚ as “The legal authority or power to create and enforce laws within a particular area” (Wright‚ 2012). Law enforcement agencies have different divisions that supervise a range of jurisdictions‚ all with the collective intent: to safeguard citizens and implement the laws passed by local‚ state‚ and federal agencies of the government. The difference between federal and local police jurisdiction is determined
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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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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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Recruitment and Selection Strategies for Law Enforcement Agencies Juan Estrada Calumet College of St. Joseph PSM 444‚ Focus Paper Chicago‚ Illinois October 16‚ 2012 Table of Contents Chapter Page I. Abstract ……………………………………………………………. 3 II. Introduction ……………………………………………………………. 4 III. Research ……………………………………………………………. 4 IV. Implementation…………………………………………………………... 12 V. Conclusion ……………………………………………………………. 15 VI. References ……………………………………………………………. 17 Abstract This paper
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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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what they are watching on television is what happens in real life and get the wrong idea about how it really works. It affects law enforcement because suspects think that they know better than experienced detectives. Jurors think that certain types of evidence need to be presented in order to convict them which makes it harder for the detectives and attorneys to keep the suspects off the streets. This CSI effect affects law enforcement because it puts a delay on the case. People do not realize that it is these detectives jobs
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I personally have had a few encounters with law enforcement over the years. The two to three times that I have personally been stopped by the police were directly related to procedural motor vehicle stops for speeding. The two of the three stops resulted in just simple warning and I was allowed to leave the encounter after a quick background check. The police officers were extremely respectful and easy-going. I personally was taught to respect each and every police officer and to never make their
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Women and Minorities in Law Enforcement Working to end discrimination in this country has been a long and hard fought battle. In the early 1950’s federal laws began to offer some help to those who had been persecuted against for so many years. During the Nixon Administration the federal government began to push employers to make a "good faith effort" to employ women and minorities and to track their progress. These were known as affirmative action programs. Some minorities contend that discrimination
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