Running head: POLICE DEPARTMENT ROLES AND FUNCTIONS Police Department Roles and Functions xxxxxx Axia College of University of Phoenix CJA/214 xxxxx Police Department Roles and Functions Law enforcement agencies range from local counties all the way up to state and federal levels. Communities are dependent of these agencies to conduct and perform many different roles and functions. All policing agencies perform the same basic duties and responsibilities‚ which are‚ maintain law and
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a future in law enforcement. The program will introduce the young adults to traits that police officers should have such as: hard work ethic‚ integrity‚ honesty‚ courage‚ respect‚ and most of all discipline. The police explorers assist with crowd control events and traffic direction. They are also able to ride along with police officers and see what a usual day is for a police officer. The Washington police explorers help youth to gain insight into a variety of programs that include classroom instruction
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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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I will be writing my research paper on police subculture and how the affects of police subculture impact the body of the law and how it relates to crime. Police subculture is an array of standard procedures and values that rule law enforcers activates in relation to their contractual responsibilities. Police officers were ranked the fifth most stressful job in the world. Since police work is very stressful‚ police officers have to deal with many hostile individuals in the public and therefore they
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Question 3: To whom do the police account? To what extent do current arrangements enable the police properly to account to the community for their actions? 1. INTRODUCTION: The community demands accountability from the police. The community has conferred upon the police powers which are not conferred upon ordinary individuals in the community. In any democratic society based on the rule of law and responsible government‚ it is fundamental that police independence be balanced with accountability
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force by police so disturbing? Are the police using more force? With so much going on in the media‚ the public is more terrified of the police. Many are not comfortable with calling up Law Enforcement. Many feel police officers abuse their authority. It seems as if they’re abusing their authority as police officers. In many situations claiming self-defense. Young teens and children being gunned down by law enforcement. Many afraid to call upon law enforcement‚ afraid of their own safety. Police officers
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Throughout history‚ efforts to police society have been flawed by brutality in one way or another. Police Brutality exists in many countries and is only one of several forms of police misconduct. Abuse by law enforcement officers in the United States is one of the most serious human rights violations in the country. Police officers have engaged in unjustified shootings‚ severe beatings‚ fatal chokings‚ and unnecessarily rough treatment. The history of police brutality is cyclical‚ going through phases
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In this paper‚ I will be writing about Police Discretion. I will start by defining Police Discretion then briefly discuss the use in domestic disturbances‚ minor misdemeanors‚ and traffic enforcement. I will also discuss the application of police discretion‚ the provisions it uses and how it is currently practiced. At the end of these brief descriptions‚ I will then present the myth that exists in regards to police discretion. And finally‚ I will end this paper with my personal opinion as well
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Police Misconduct Amanda Winter University of Phoenix October 7‚ 2011 Police misconduct can happen in various ways in the criminal justice community. Police Brutality Police brutality is a type of police misconduct. This type of police misconduct can sometimes be confused with the police use of force. “Police brutality is a civil rights violation that occurs when a police officer acts with excessive force with regards to a civilian that is more than necessary” (US Legal Inc.‚ 2001-2011)
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Composition 1 Argumentative Research Essay Final Draft. Police Brutality Police work is dangerous. Sometimes police put in situations that excessive force is needed. But‚ because some officers use these extreme measures in situations when it is not‚ police brutality occurs. I believe Police brutality needs to be addressed‚ because it affects every one of us within our society. How can we trust the Police officers who sworn to “serve the public” when they use such excessive force that results
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