The Nature of Police Work The myth of police as crime-fighters has been conveyed to the American people through television dramas‚ comic strips‚ and newspaper articles. It conjures up in one’s mind an image of a police officer doing a dangerous job that requires him or her to outshoot‚ outpunch‚ and outwit dangerous criminals. For most American police‚ there is little correspondence between this image and reality. In a major metropolitan area (where crime rates are the highest)‚ half of the officers
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mentioned this issue. However‚ this brings a question to mind. How often do police actually draw their firearms in their policing careers? Most of the problem regarding police’s use of excessive force revolves around that fact that numerous officers are using their firearm unjustly. It makes you wonder‚ other than the police shootings that have became well-talked about (like the unfortunate killing of Trayvon Martin)‚ how often do police use their firearms? According to a study published on February 9th‚
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A Career as a Police Officer A Career as a Police Officer Abstract This paper discusses three major aspects of becoming a police officer: job description‚ qualifications‚ and compensation. I would love to become a police officer. It is a good job even though it’s a risky job depending on where you are working‚ but it is worth it. It has good benefits and a reasonable salary. Most important is that I think it will be a challenging and rewarding career‚ and I think with my natural curiosity
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Requirements for a Police Officer: First of all you should find out how to be a police officer and what the requirements are from the police force in the area you wish to join. Most law enforcement agencies require applicants to have an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree. Business‚ math‚ accounting‚ IT‚ science and behavioral science courses are important for those who plan on pursuing a career in the police force. It is also an advantage to be fluent in at least one foreign language. Many colleges
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One of the most important duties of police officers is to prevent crime from happening. In the light of this objective‚ part of the regular duties of police officers is to go on patrol to improve police visibility. As they patrol the community‚ police officers have the responsibility to stop motor vehicles in case the driver commits a violation of motor vehicle law or in case the driver or his companions engage in suspicious activities. Ordinarily‚ motor vehicle stops are supposed to last a few
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CONTEMPORARY POLICE PROBLEMS Some critiques have said that a small percentage of law enforcement officers who are responsible for the misdeeds of the organization that have brought public criticism upon them. This very fact makes the indifference of police heads to the situation all the more reprehensible subject to criticism. Generally‚ when the police administrators are bought to task for permitting improper practices and misbehavior to continue‚ they are quick to blame political interference
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PPP232 As a police officer it is our role to observe‚ think about‚ and solve problems objectively and systematically. Police officers attend a variety of scenarios when working as a general duties officers it is our job to discover the truth; this requires the use of critical thinking and the scientific method of investigation to find the truth. When attending a job and conducting an investigation into a crime or offence police must utilise these skills as critical thinking and the scientific
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12 30 january 2015 Police Officer Career Project When I was 16 I became interested in the law enforcement field. I want to start off as a police officer‚ become a detective and possibly become a criminal profiler. The very first thought about becoming was when Sierra Lamar disappeared. I became even more interested by watching tv shows like Criminal Minds‚ Cold Case and The Serial Killer Speaks. I think I can make a difference in the community. Police officers job is to protect lives
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ASSIGNMENT #2 – Police Discretion When enforcing the law‚ no two situations are ever the same‚ there for becoming difficult and impossible‚ in some cases‚ to enforce the law equally. There are different circumstances in every crime‚ take murder for example. A ruthless‚ sadistic murder that was intentional. A pregnant woman being beaten by her husband until she‚ out of desperation‚ grabs a knife and stabs him to death. Two very different circumstances but they both fall under the same crime‚ murder
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Adapting Traditional Police Organizational Structure to Accommodate Community Oriented Policing The changing face of society is forcing many police organizations to make many changes in the way they run‚ organize and structure their departments. As public expectations of police change from crime fighters to public safety problem solvers‚ police administrators must modify their organizational structure in order to meet broader mission statements and carry out new tasks. This structural modification
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