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    American reform movements of the early 1800s  What did Shaker’s believe?  Joseph Smith and Mormonism  Oneida community  Reform movements of abolition‚ pacifism‚ and prohibition/temperance  Common School  Horace Mann and education reform  Colonization movement  Colonization rested on the premise that America was fundamentally ________  Antislavery movement and its ideas  Uncle Tom’s Cabin‚ its impact‚ and its author  Grimke sisters and feminism  Dorothea Dix and prison reform  Seneca

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    corruption is defined as the abuse of power by a public official for private gain. Police corruption is the abuse of power by a police officer for their own personal gain. Police officers become corrupt mainly for monetary gain because most feel that police officers do not make enough money and they want to make more. Police corruption can be costly to society and it can even violate the rights of society. Police corruption can show favoritism to some and unfairness to others. If the people of our

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    Police Organization The organization of police agencies in the United States is complex. While many know the overall breakdown between federal‚ state and local agencies; most people do not understand the organization of the separate agencies. Starting with the most basic breakdown of agencies and their roles and responsibilities in the Unites States‚ federal agencies are responsible for enforcing federal level laws‚ state agencies are responsible for primarily state specific laws‚ and local agencies

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    Training for police officers is essential to the police department and the community. It allows the officer a pre-glimpse of what the roles and duties of a career in law enforcement will be like. During police training‚ officers will be tested and then evaluated on his or her performance. Officers will be tested on his or her physical or mental state. Both mental and physical state are essential to the livingly-hood of the officers and the department. One type of training that focus on the officer’s

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    Americans have been through‚ in many cases‚ protests do not put police in danger. The black community as a whole have suffered far more casualties than police have when it comes to protests. They have constant weights on their shoulder; they are always having constant reminders of what their ancestors have been through and what they’re going through now. On the off chance‚ the police are in danger‚ it’s not during a peaceful protest. The police force is not in danger during protests because the black community

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    Social Research November 28‚ 2014 Attitudes towards Police: What Are Young Adults Perception of Police? Introduction Young adults pass perception on everyone they encounter. Law enforcement organizations are prime subjects to their perceptions. During my twenty years of service as a New York City Police Officer‚ I have encountered daily hassles‚ uncooperative behavior and hostile behavior. In essence‚ a general lack of no respect for police authority. I interacted with young adults in various

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    Imagine a police force with no cars‚ radios‚ and no communication. These officers had no back up‚ they patrolled on foot facing any dangerous situation alone. Police were appointed by politicians for limited terms of service. Because of the apparent political ties corruption was very common. This policing era is referred to as the political era. During the political era residents were not able to “call” upon an officer for assistance. A civilian would have to flag down an officer as he was walking

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    The Police and Law Enforcement Anthony Mugavero CJA/204 University of Phoenix Timeline of the historical development of police agencies and their jurisdiction. • 1200-British created an organized posse led by the shire reeve or mounted officer • 1285-Statute of Winchester • 1630-Watch and ward in England. Colonist implemented English style law enforcement • 1700s-The Bow Street Runners. An early English police unit • 1829-Sir Robert Peel created the London Metropolitan Police Force of

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    Local‚ State‚ Federal Police Angela Brandon CJA/484 March 25‚ 2013 Frank Owens Local‚ State‚ Federal Police The United States uses police officers on three different levels to deal with citizens that violate the laws. The local‚ state‚ and federal agencies operate on different levels. Maintaining order and service functions‚ purpose of policing is to do investigation of suspected criminal activity and refer criminals to the American court. Police is needed to help maintain peace

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    Police Officers are a symbol of justice in the public eye. They represent a long storied tradition of courage and sacrifice to uphold and protect the law. Officers are expected to maintain the highest degree of ethics and personal behavior throughout their careers. Great lengths and expense go into each and every recruit. All of this hard work and dedication is to help form and shape the best men and woman within America’s police force. However‚ what happens when the trust has been broken and

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