Police Discretion David Gonzalez University of Phoenix Introduction to Policing CJA/370 Professor John W. Feltgen June 23‚ 2005 Abstract In this paper I will discuss police discretion and the use of these discretionary powers in the law enforcement workplace. I will explore the mythical aspects of police discretionary powers and the source of this myth. I will further discuss the control of discretionary authority. I will name instances of law enforcement officials using their discretionary powers
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Police Organization The function of policing is to provide overall public safety. The goal is to deter and prevent crime by immobilizing police units. There are various types of police agencies at the local‚ state‚ and federal level. The United States has one of the most complex law enforcement systems because of the various levels of their policing agencies. Within the United States‚ each state‚ city‚ county‚ town‚ and incorporated village has its own policing agency. Although there are various
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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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The Role of Police. People depend on police officers and detectives to protect their lives and property. Law enforcement officers‚ some of whom are State or Federal special agents or inspectors‚ perform these duties in a variety of ways‚ depending on the size and type of their organization. In most jurisdictions‚ they are expected to exercise authority when necessary‚ whether on or off duty. Police officers have general law enforcement duties‚ including maintaining regular patrols and responding
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Police Department Organization CJA 214 Police Department Organization There are three different types of police departments they individually have their own jurisdictions nonetheless their structure is very similar. For bigger departments the structure is going to be more in depth mainly because of all the
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PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY SELECTED INVESTIGATOR POLICE OFFICER IN NOVALICHES QUEZON CITY POLICE STATION-4 AN ANALYSIS A THESIS Presented to The Faculty of Criminal Justice Education BESTLINK COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY By: BATAAN‚ JENNY C. CABANGAN‚ MINIE ROSE A. REYES‚ JAY-AR B. ABRIGO‚ DENNIS D. LISACA‚ MARLON B. MATAVERDE‚ MARK ANTHONY S.
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ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE INDIAN POLICE: CREATING AN EXTERNAL COMPLAINTS AGENCY Written by: Adam Shinar August 2009 1 Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Normative Source and Structure of India ’s Police Force III. Attempts at Reform A. The National Police Commission Model Bill B. Other Reform Attempts IV. Instances of Police Misconduct A. Torture and violence B. Disappearances C. Corruption D. Failure to observe due process E. Non-registration of FIR V. Accountability
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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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Philippine National Police for it’s newly published “Compendium of Six Operational Master Plans”‚ that shall serve as a guiding tool of the organization to achieve its vision‚ mission and goals. This compendium will surely help all PNP uniformed personnel to fully understand and effectively implement the various operational plans designed to address major threats to criminality‚ safety and security. It’s timely publication is an indication of the PNP’s sincere effort to truly make our country a safe
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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 society would ban together and stop thinking about themselves‚ then
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