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    Police Discretion

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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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    telling the story and what desired response they want. No matter who the writer is I think the audience would get a different message out of it because they would each portray their individual emotions in different ways and writing styles. "The Use of Force" by William Carlos Williams was told from the point of view of the doctor. There were four characters involved in the story. I believe any difference in point of view would have invoked an alternate response from the reader. Since the doctor

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    Running head: POLICE DISCRETION Police Discretion CJA/342 University Of Phoenix Police Discretion Police discretion is an important tool in police work due to the law sometimes being too vague or ambiguous. Police officers are trained on different scenarios that one may come across while they are at the academy. The problem tends to arise when a police officer comes across a situation that they were not trained for‚ and since the academy cannot cover every possible scenario that

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    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 in homicide? For

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    Police Misconduct

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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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    Police in America

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    Police in America Amy Quinn CJA 214 February 2013 Professor Kehoe Police in America According to our text‚ Robert Peel is the “father of modern policing” (Walker & Katz ‚2011). Robert Peel was an English political leader whom saw the need to improve and structure law enforcement. (Walker & Katz‚ 2011) He devoted his time to seeking solutions to his countries ever growing social problems. Peel helped create the first police force‚ “The London Metropolitan Police in 1829” (Walker

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    Deadly Unna Essay Topics

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    Deadly Unna Essay Topics Essay topics – Deadly‚ Unna? Select one of the following essay topic to write an expository essay on. You will then need to use this theme when you write your comparative essay so make sure you choose carefully. Internal Conflict 1. How does Blacky resolve his internal conflicts across the novel? 2. Which events and the choices Blacky makes following these are the most significant in shaping his self identity? 3. How do Blacky’s

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    Police Discretion

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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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    Othello 7 Deadly Sins

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    Othello And The Seven Deadly Sins Othello is a play written by William Shakespeare which list the Seven Deadly Sins is never mentioned in the Bible‚ the concept has existed since before the Middle Ages. Pride‚ Envy‚ Gluttony‚ Greed‚ Lust‚ pride‚ and Sloth are present throughout peoples everyday lifes. William Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello is a literary example of how these vices slip into our daily behaviors and‚ ultimately‚ ruin our lives. Each of the Seven Deadly Sins is displayed in this classic

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    Police Station

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    School ( Hip Wo ) Reflection on TST Police Station visit Sunita Limbu 4c (22) The visit to the police station have given me a chance to know more about the Hong Kong Police force . Before the visit I didn’t have a lot of knowledge about the police force but now I can confidently say that I have learn quiet a bit about the police force . They have a duty to maintain public safety and provide security to the public . I was amazed by the dogs at the police station . They were professionally

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