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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problems. One that interests me and I feel is of major concern happens to be alcohol abuse in police officers. Alcoholism itself is a major social problem‚ but when mixed with policing it may be more dangerous than we think. It all starts with the feeling of being stressed out on the job. Police feel that they have too much to deal with on the job‚ which I feel is true. In the field of law enforcement‚ officers tend to get involved in some intense situations and see some horrific tragedies. After work
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Becoming a Police Officer \Protect and serve. These two words may be simple to any regular citizen. However‚ they are everything to any police officer. The honorable career of law enforcement is not always an easy one to enter. There are requirements in order to be recruited and employed by any policing agency. In addition to the highly competitive and rigorous application process to become selected as an officer of the law‚ there are training programs‚ continued education programs‚ and other
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suffering‚ and death is inherent to the profession of law enforcement officer. There are other sources of stress as well. Officers who deal with offenders on a daily basis may view some sentences as too lenient; they may perceive the public’s opinion of police performance to be unfavorable; they often are required to work mandatory‚ rotating shifts; and they may not have enough time to spend with their families. Police officers also face unusual‚ often highly disturbing‚ situations‚ such as dealing
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Many straight male police officers are against anything feminine. Being a competent female officer challenges assumptions that policing is a masculine occupation suited only for masculine men‚ so too does being a competent gay male officer. Homophobic attitudes in society at large and within law enforcement in particular create many problems for the gay or lesbian officer. On the job and interoffice up brings conflict between officers. Therefore‚ the gay or lesbian officer who is being mistreated
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There are two types of personality trait designations that are used to describe police officers. The two types are the unique traits viewpoint‚ and socialization and experience viewpoint. Those who believe in the unique traits viewpoint are often referred to as predisposition personality traits. Also in this viewpoint‚ it insists that law enforcement attracts a certain type of individual to the job. Within this viewpoint‚ some of the traits included are authoritarianism‚ cynicism‚ racism‚ hostility
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Table 27 Police Officer as Sociologist # Title Role of Police Officer 1 Cultural translator Police officer attempts to lessen misperceptions between parties and to build trust between them. 2 Peace publicist Police officer attempts to redirect resources to improve social life in a more efficient manner. 3 Assessor of novel ideas Police officer points out the pleasures gained by misconduct so that a better understanding of why people engage in conflict may be realized. 4 Defender of the language Police
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It’s not the police who need to be retrained‚ it’s the public. We have grown into a mouthy‚ cell phone wielding‚ vulgar‚ uncivil society with no personal responsibility and the attitude of ’it’s the other person’s fault’‚ ’you owe me’. A society where children grow up with no boundaries or knowledge or concern for civil society and personal responsibility. When an officer says "Put your hands up"‚ then put your hands up. Don’t reach for something in your pocket‚ your lap‚ your seat‚ etc. There’s
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Interview Paper with Cumberland Police Officer Daniel Smith Before I start I should mention the odd way I ended up having the interview with Daniel Smith. Last week the security system in house malfunctioned. Even though it was not armed‚ it somehow sent a signal that our house had been broken into. He happened to be patrolling nearby the area and was sent to our location. The Officer that came happened to be him. He checked out and saw everything was fine and then I asked him to allow me to
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Jillian David Ms. Eyer English 4 AP October 31 2014 How to be a Police Officer in Ripon Being a police officer should not be taken lightly- especially in the slums of Ripon. Crime is on every corner of this villainous city; you never know what might happen on any given day on the job. As a police officer of fifteen years‚ I have outlined a list of tips and priorities you should have as a policeman in Ripon. First‚ jaywalking is the ultimate offence. Approach every jaywalker with caution‚ you never
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