...In order for a police organization to fully do their job, there are certain responsibilities and strategies that they must first understand and learn to do in order to be a well- rounded police organization and or officer. Police responsibilities include; Enforce the Law, to enforce the laws effectively, officers must know the law and understand the community's priorities about what rules are most relevant. Arrest Offenders, upon identifying individuals who are breaking the law, officers must apprehend them, in the safest manner possible. Prevent Crime, by anticipating crime risk and reducing crime opportunities, agent reduces actual crime and improve public trust and safety. Preserve the peace, all enforcement activities promote the peace of a community, as does the simple visual presence of an officer. Provide service, Officers assist citizens who are lost, with auto breakdowns, and in medical emergencies, as well as in times of victimization. Operational strategies are also fundamental to policing. Operational strategies range from; Preventive Patrol, maintaining a visible officer presence in the community deter criminals, allows for timely, response to calls, and makes citizens feel safer. Routine incident report, this important service help officers obtain information, interrupt criminal activity, and provide a sense of security to citizens. Emergency Response, critical situations such as medical emergencies, crimes in progress, and natural disasters take priority over...
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...GPS tracking has been around for quite some time now. GPS tracking has taken our policing to the next level, and it will continue to improve as devices improve. According to Robert Sisley “It was first most commonly used to track bad guys, but has since been installed in police vehicles to aid in dispatching and for officer safety monitoring” (Sisley, 2010). Some look at GPS tracking as a big brother device. However when used the right way it can improve productivity. The AVL (automatic vehicle location) system has been used for many years and has had positive results. Our military is even using AVL systems to save drivers from themselves. The military uses the AVL system to get drivers to obey the speed laws, and save money by reducing car accidents. Departments use the AVL system to assist with dispatching. Now dispatchers can look at a screen that has a map of the city and dispatch the closest officer where the disturbance is. This is especially helpful in high priority calls and takes out the guesswork. GPS tracking has also assisted with keeping track of felons and individuals on probation. Constant supervision is needed when GPS tracking devices are used because the individuals with these bracelet devices can disable them without being detected. According to Paige St John “Field tests by California corrections officials in 2011 showed the devices used to track nearly half of the sex offenders in the state reported no signals 55% of the time — blind spots the...
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...What is policing? What is the definition of policing? There are several different definitions for the word policing. To me policing is the act of trying to maintain and uphold the law. Policing is a practice that has been put in force to maintain social order within society. Serving society in many different avenues, policing can be done through preventing crime, investigating crimes, and maintaining order throughout society. How would you classify the history of policing? I would classify the history of policing as evolving, and my reason for this is that because society is ever changing so in order for effective policing it needs to evolve with society. The policing that is done today is different than it was a hundred years ago, and I believe that effective policing has been done through trial and error, if it is not working or having an positive effect then we can change and tweak the method of policing. Our policing methods need to continue to evolve with the techno savvy society. What aspects of present-day policing would you change? Why? Explain. If I could change anything about the present day policing I would hold the police officers to higher standard. It is done daily were a police car is sitting at a light and will flip their lights on to go through the red light and then turn there lights right off. Where the officers in route to a call if so then why did they turn their lights right off? Maybe they had a good reason or maybe not. I can’t speak...
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...Police Department Roles and Function CJA/214 August 21, 2015 Police Department Roles and Functions In today’s day and age in the United States there are numerous functions of police agencies. Traffic, patrol, juvenile services, undercover investigations, and special operations are just a few of the many functions of a police agency. There are three levels of police agencies they are local, state, and federal. Each level has some similarities as well as their differences. All functions and roles of policing in any and all communities are valuable and all serve a purpose. Police agencies have several roles and functions such as traffic, patrol, juvenile services, undercover investigations, and special operations are just a few. Police officers tasked with traffic functions are responsible for ensuring the safe movement of traffic, identifying potential traffic problems, arresting offenders, automobile accidents and injuries, safe movement of pedestrians, investigating damaged property, and regulating parking on and off the streets. Traffic functions help keep the roads safer for the public and assist with the flow of traffic. Patrolling functions and patrol officers are the most visible in the police department and are always providing police services within the community. Patrolling officers are always in the eyes of the public and working day in and day out. Patrolling can be done by vehicle, foot, bicycle, and/or horseback riding. Patrol officers...
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...The history of Police Paper Samuel G. Gilley CJA/214 – Introduction to Police Theory and Practices June 10, 2012 Judith Brodsky Abstract This paper is about the history of police in America. This paper will describe the impact of Sir Robert Peel on American policing. Also, it will discuss the different stages of police in America. In addition, it will analyze the relationship between the government and the policing organizations throughout the United States. Police history is something everyone should know about. Police have been around for a long time. The history of police is important to know about because it helps people understand why some of the policies are in place today. The United States has used methods of policing from Great Britain. There are many ways to learn about policing by studying the history of police. Police practices and logics have changed enormously over the years. It is a common misconception that policies remain the same over the years, but that is not true. Furthermore, there are different stages in the history of American police called the political era, professional era, police crisis of 1960’s, and the new development stages. America has used policies implemented by Robert Peel. Robert Peel was a political leader in England, who fought to improve law enforcement in the country. Robert Peel developed three core elements that involve mission...
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...Keisha Rubaine CJA/214 November 1, 2011 Professor Patrick Hart Sir Robert Peel Paper The American policing and history goes back many century’s which revolves around the nine principles created by Sir Robert Peel. Police work is a very hard and dangerous job, however it started as just the ordinary individual with no experience walking around protecting a block or particular area with a torch and notepad to keep track of incidents. And now requiring police officers to wear uniform and also being able to work under pressure in a marked or unmarked vehicle. During the 1800’s the development and policies were not as structured which makes the nine principles created by Sir Robert Peel so popular today. Throughout this paper I will elaborate on the impact of Sir Robert Peel on American policing and its history. Briefly describing Peels nine principles will give a better understanding of what he was trying to accomplish when he created them. The first principle was for police to prevent crime and disorder. Second, was for them to perform their duties which are dependent upon public approval and their actions. Third, is to secure the willing cooperation of the public to obey the law which will gain the respect of the public. Next, the degree of cooperation declines by the public with the use of force. Fifth, the police secure public favor not by catering to the public opinion but by demonstrating impartial service to the law. Sixth, Police not use force against the...
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...Critical Issues in Policing Lindsay R.V. Klamp CJA/214 – Introduction to Police Theory and Practices June 11, 2012 Melinda Allen University of Phoenix Critical Issues in Policing There are a number of critical issues when concering policing. This paper will discuss the dangers of policing and how it affects police officers; less-than-lethal weapons and the benefits that it has for officers and our community; past, present, and future technology of policing and some of the benefits that they entail; homeland security and law enforcements relationship, and police corruption. Dangers of Policing When you are in a position to protect the people and the community, your job generally will come with a large amount of risks. Every day that an officer steps out into the world to do his/her job; they are risking their lives for the sake of the community. Not only do police risk his/her lives, but also they are put at risk for a number of other dangers that are related to police work. A few of these dangers include: death, stress, physical damage to the body, mental damage to the mind and various health issues. One danger for police officers that which seem to be rising over the years is that police officers are being killed by perpetrators. According to statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 72 officers were killed by perpetrators in 2011, a 25% increase from the previous year and a 75% increase from 2008. The 2011 deaths were the first time that more...
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...Analyze Police Culture CJA 214 April 24, 2014 University of Phoenix Analyze Police Culture Police officers play a unique role in American society. Police officers are the "keepers" of society's well-being as they enforce the law and maintain the peace. In this role, it is important to review all relevant information that may affect their performance including the development of a subculture. A culture is the common set of morals, knowledge, and conduct that the members of the community share. Subcultures are a set of unwritten laws that restrict and control the behavior of individuals within the group. Police subculture directs officers on how complete their tasks, how hard to work, what kinds of relationships to have with their fellow officers and civilians. It establishes the nature of these interactions: whether they are aggressive or peaceful. The subculture determines how police officers should think and feel toward their police supervisors, officers of the court including judges and prosecutors and the laws they are required to enforce. Police subcultures can also describe to a few negative aspects of policing. It can refer to an "us versus them" approach to policing. The police out on the street, personally interact with “criminals” are referred as “us” while everyone else including “criminals”, “civilians” and even “senior police officials” are referred to as “them.” This mentality leads to the belief that they are the good guys and everyone else is a potential bad...
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...Police History Gamaliel Diaz- Maldonado University of Phoenix Introduction To Police Theories And Practice (CJA/214) April 11, 2013 Police history The United States and Puerto Rico have a fast growing society. This Society with a different points of view and social class who divide the people and his positions in our community. Analyzing the situation in deferent’s point of views we always see a common merge to make the real situation work out for us and the persons who surrounds us. For some people the souses of strong punish laws and for other the respect for the authorities roles like cops, agents or detectives. But the base of a souses is the discipline of the laws enforcement it self. Some person’s base his trust in heroes or super heroes but the real “heroes” are the one who implement his discipline and work with passion. One of the principal subject or person to implement a innovative and modern concept police force is Sir Robert Peel. This person implement in the United Kingdom police force new and very useful techniques to have a better force. He star using identification number or batch numbers to identify the police man. This batch give the a position of authority in the society. This idea helps to have a perfect accountability of the police force personnel and different the public from the police in a typical situation. He implement a new principles of policing helping the force to have a better control of the situations and lowering down the crimes....
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...Sir Robert Peel By Cherrie Cooper CJA/214 11/12/2011 Professor Stephen Szabo Historically the organization of policing in the United States wasn’t organized and structured appropriately, until an English man by the name of Sir Robert Peel enacted a legislation that changed the prior organization of policing in the United States. According to (Siegel & Senna, 2008, p. 162). ”Sir Robert Peel’s legislation that established their first organized police force in London” In 1829 of London, Sir Robert Peel referred to as England’s home secretary developed the Metropolitan Police Act, a concept or idea to improve the organization of police. The Metropolitan Police Act was the first organized police, employed more than 1,000 men, who wore a distinctive uniform, led by two magistrates, and later became known as “bobbies” after their creator. Though the Metropolitan Police Act improved policing and successfully achieved its’ goal, it was a difficult process, in (Siegel & Senna, 2008, p. 162). States “The early bobbies suffered many problems. Many were corrupt, they were unsuccessful at stopping crime, and they were influenced by the wealthy. Owners of houses of ill repute who in the past had guaranteed their undisturbed operations by bribing watchmen now turned their attention to the Bobbies. Metropolitan police administrators fought constantly to terminate cowardly, corrupt, and alcoholic officers, dismissing in the beginning about one-third of the bobbies each year” The...
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...Critical Issues in Policing Paper CJA/214 Robert Krause 12/15/2014 Critical issues when it comes to policing can be summed up in many different ways due to your experience, and education with police. Here we will discuss what I feel are the most critical. Here you will find a summary of the dangers of policing, less than lethal weapons, the technology used in policing, and issues with homeland securities and the connection with policing. When it comes to the dangers of policing, many people can only think of an officer getting shot. Even though that’s true, there are also other dangers. Another danger people don’t take in consideration is a cop being injured or even killed in a car chase or vehicle pursuit of a suspect. Officers lose their lives every day in vehicle related deaths. The most of all is the safety of their families. With laws put in place to insure that officers live in the community the serve and protect. Now officers have to worry about running into suspects they have apprehended when out doing normal things with their families. Other dangers like stress, and responding to disaster situations aren’t even taken into consideration by people when asked about the dangers of policing. With all the different dangers in policing, police have come up with different protocols to ensure their safety and also the safety of the offender. Using non lethal weapons such as tazers, combat skills, and mace help do just that. In the instance where an offender is resisting...
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...Choosing a Force Jonitha Marshall CJA/214 Phillip Cooley The police agencies of America are all highly competent and competitive forces within each community. All potential candidates much adhere to extremely stringent guidelines and meet exceptional standards to earn the right to wear the badge and serve their community. To be a part of any one of these agencies would be an honor and a privilege. When considering which one to select, the decision (for me) would be based solely upon the location. Being in an optimal location would serve as the basis for the decision. For this reason the Fort Worth Texas Police Department would be the perfect choice. The Fort Worth police department exercises the same meticulous selection of their officers that many other agencies, the country over, employ. There are several steps to the process before a candidate is even eligible to apply. Upon meeting these many requirements, a candidate must prove they are physically, legally, psychologically and morally competent to be considered. Finally a candidate must stand in front of a board and be approved. Only then can one say they have met requirements and are worthy to serve. Initially, a potential candidate must meet the basic requirements set forth under the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCLEOSE). These standards include education requirements including either a high school diploma, or a GED. A GED is acceptable with proof of at least 12 semester...
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...Police History CJA/214 Policing has been around for many years. Policing was known to exist prior to 1066, since then there have been many changes to policing styles. Throughout this paper I will be discussing police history by describing the impact Sir Robert Peel had on the way police operate and also by looking at the relationship between the United States government and the policing organizations throughout the United States and how it may affect police practices. Policing has been a part of the world for decades. In the early 1600s citizens were responsible for monitoring each other’s behavior; it was known as “watch and ward”. Later on in the 1700s, policing became more religious based. By the 1800s, policing had developed and established into a more structured organization. While many historical figures had a hand in developing the concept of today’s police guidelines, Sir Robert Peel’s nine principles have had a profound impact in the police community. Sir Robert Peel is known as “the father of modern policing” served as Home Secretary of England when he designed a collection of different elements and ideas that would eventually evolve over the years. Peel believed that policing should accrue within the community and not by military forces. These nine principles were designed to hold the police accountable to a set of rules of conduct. He envisioned police working closely with...
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...Becoming a Police Officer Keisha Elliott CJA/214 May/114/2012 Jeremy Leach Elliott Becoming a Police Officer The act of communicating is a universal practice shared and used by all human beings. It is so universal that it holds true to many different definitions of its meaning. The act could be defined as the expelling of thoughts into words to transmit information to another person. Communication exists between two or more individuals to share information, ideas, thoughts or feelings. Within the criminal justice system communication is a very important process because of the sensitivity of the lives it may affect. .Communication is Every department may have a different set of requirements before an applicant can be selected to become a police officer. Most departments’ standard requirements require an officer: be at least 21 years old, have a driver’s license, have no prior felony convictions, is a United States Citizen, and have a high school diploma. Departmental rules may differ as some agency requires more than high school diplomas but at least an associate’s degree in criminal justice. After these preliminary recruitment methods are met the applicants will continue into the selection process. Selection of candidates involves a lengthy process for the department and the candidate. Police departments select candidates based on a series of phases the candidate must complete successfully. This involves passing a written examination, an interview, a physical...
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...Recruitment and Selection Process Paper Charles McIntyre CJA/214 August 16,2014 Marco Faggione The Recruitment and Selection Process of the SWAT Team Introduction The purpose of this paper is to help you to understand the recruitment and selection process of the SWAT Team in which Special weapons and tactics ( SWAT) teams are comprised of volunteers from within the police force who have advanced rescue, firearms, and medical response skills. This paper will also, include the salary of the SWAT team as well as the requirements and training. If you are interested in becoming a SWAT team member, you must meet experience requirements and undergo specialized training. Training Requirements To become a SWAT team member, you must be a police officer and possess full knowledge of police policies and procedures. You must also be in excellent physical shape and demonstrate advanced firearms proficiency. SWAT teams generally respond to high risk situations and members may work in a specialized position such as sniper, crisis negotiator, grenadier, or tactical emergency medical responder. The first step to becoming a SWAT team member is to join the police force and complete police academy training. Training usually lasts between 12-14 weeks. You can expect to complete courses in state and federal law, local ordinances, civil rights, accident investigation, traffic control, firearms, emergency response, self-defense, and patrol. Additional Experience Police departments typically...
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