Policing Essay Police discretion poses an interesting paradox in our democratic society. As Ramirez et al (2000) explains‚ we entrust the police to enforce the law‚ to maintain order‚ and to use legitimate force if necessary ’. Not only do we expect police to complete this rather demanding task‚ but we also expect them to accomplish these tasks by treating the public in a fair and even-handed way ’. Thus a major problem is the over policing ’ and stereotyping ’ of marginalized groups such
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Future of Policing With the many challenges that police officers face today the trends of policing may hinder them more than not. Our society has become more computer savoy over the last decade forcing our police departments to step up and keep up with technology in order to stay ahead of the average criminal. It is almost impossible today for the average police department to operate without the means of new and advance technology. The new generation of criminal mind is one that has had access
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This past week I had an interview project over my profession where we the student go find somebody that is what we’re aspiring to be. When we find them we contact them and ask them 10 questions about their job. I’m trying to become a pharmacist so I went out an found a pharmacist that matched my future job. The pharmacist I found is Rhonda Danage she is a Staff Pharmacist at BriovaRx Infusion Services. It’s a part of United Health Group. A Staff pharmacist have a job of Gets ready solutions by exploring
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I chose to interview Mrs. Hinson: she is a neighbor of mine but she is also a new teacher in the Great Falls school district at Loy Elementary school. Last year she was a substitute teacher working around at almost every school last year. When I asked if I could ask her a few questions she said that she would love to. Since the school year started up this week she wanted me to e-mail her. Mrs. Hinson was very happy to be able to help me. Even with her busy schedule‚ she let me know that she combined
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Police Discretion Police Discretion Discretion is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “the ability to make responsible decisions‚ individual choice or judgment‚ power of free decision or latitude of choice within certain legal bounds.” In law enforcement discretion is left up to each individual officer on the field everyday. Police officers are given the authority to make reasonable and responsible decisions out in the field. Discretion is used in many situations‚ such as when
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1 Functions‚ Roles and Duties of Police in General Introduction 1. Police are one of the most ubiquitous organisations of the society. The policemen‚ therefore‚ happen to be the most visible representatives of the government. In an hour of need‚ danger‚ crisis and difficulty‚ when a citizen does not know‚ what to do and whom to approach‚ the police station and a policeman happen to be the most appropriate and approachable unit and person for him. The police are expected to be the most accessible
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An officer that holds the authoritarianism trait can have a great influence with society and the ability to handle situations that call for an authoritative figure to take action. This type of officer would be good at holding administrative positions within the department or in during a situation time where chaos is guaranteed. The officer may be able to bring things in order before a situation escalates and people get
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In most situations that police officers have to deal with‚ they are given a certain degree of discretion to decide not only when to use force‚ but also about which type of force to use. No matter what the situation is or what it seems to be at the moment‚ it requires the officer on the scene to analyze that particular situation and apply his or her training and moral values when choosing how to react. Police officers and law enforcement personnel hold the lives of each and every individual that
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speech Do cops believe they are above the law? Police brutality is wanton use of excessive force‚ usually physical‚ but potentially in the form of verbal attacks and psychological intimidation‚ by police officers. (Wikipedia). Police brutality exists in many countries police brutality is one of several forms of police misconduct‚ which includes misconduct‚ false arrest; intimidation; racial profiling; and sexual abuse. Although illegal‚ police brutality can be done under the color of law. Let
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My dream job is to be a pilice officer. I think work in police would be a fun and exciting. When I watch police officers katching or fighting with offenders on the news‚ it makes me want to be out there and help them. I also like the idea that I would be helping many people. Police officers risk and lose their lives for people they don’t even know. While there are bound to be lots of challenges‚ the rewards should outweigh them. First of all you can meet a variety of people‚ it can be a grate alternative
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