...Community-Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) is a rapidly growing concept. In this article, the concept of COPPS is described as providing officers with the tools on how to address problems in communities by allowing police to understand the fundamental causes of why crime develops, and how to create a long term solution. In this article, I found that the small amount of literature that has been written about COPPS and its relationship with ethics to be interesting. This is because; as Peak et al. (1998) explained, the concern of ethical dilemmas in police officers is due to the large degree of discretion, decentralizing, and interaction with the public while carrying out solutions of crime in communities under the COPPS concept model....
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...Introduction The mass media have largely helped female political participation and electoral success. Media notice of the ‘gender gap’ helped women in the political arena, decades ago, and instilled awareness of the women’s vote and needed female representation (Kahn & Goldenberg, 1991, p. 104). Women are still presented in ways that differ from males in political coverage or other media, apt to be discussed for personal attributes, appearance or private lives, described as perky individuals, and often as soldiers or otherwise masculine persons, and as special achievers. It seems that Canadian female politicians cannot be simple representatives. Lively, Perky, Individuals Cody Groat (2013) discussed Sheila Copps, a longstanding Hamilton East MP and deputy prime minister to Jean Chretien that through twenty years in office continued to be presented in the media as cute and singular. Donatella Campus (2013) explained that women politicians find a ‘double bind’ in the need to be presentable, as means feminine in expected ways and competent (p.39). Canadian politics at all levels require media success according to established patterns. Much is applauded of how women balance family obligations and careers or for that matter, how they spend their free time. Male politicians when interviewed are not apt to be asked about family strain, stress or how they cope with criticism. One finds an ingrained idea of women as exceptions that is archaic, a female...
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...Junction City's COPPS Police Organization The United States Justice Department using Junction City’s COPPS police organization strategies with the influence of three different grants and six-member task force for an innovative case study. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant awarded $1,000,000 for salaries, new equipment, along with USDA's Community Facilities Grant in combination with Rural Responders Grant awarded, $ 500,000 (United States Department of Justice, 2012). This money works toward restoring buildings for central command, dispatcher/call center, and computerized crime fighting equipment. The grants help to bring this outdated police department into the future of community-orientated police and community involvement. Junction City Proposal The Junction City Mayor and Council hired a new police chief to work with the task force to incorporate the new change of using the COPP organization strategies (Peak, 2010). This innovative mayor, commissioner, along with the police chief applied and received three different grants $1.5 million dollars (United States Department of Justice, 2012). This proposal discusses the reorganization of the Junction City Police Department to ensure the future safety of community and citizens. The grants pay the increased salaries of police officers, new dispatch call center, and computerized equipment for every police officer. These grants provide the research and information for this study for the criminal justice department...
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...Chapter 5 Review Questions 1. How is the patrol function affected by the officer’s shift assignment and the nature of the beat to which he or she is assigned? The patrol function is affected because of the hours of being bore. Police become bored around two and three o’clock. They use this time to stay alert by chatting with other officers and drinking coffee. 2. What are some of the occupational hazards that are inherent in beat patrol? What does H.R. 218 permits? Police officers losing their lives in the line of duty because, of not knowing what to expect from emergency calls and even a non-emergency calls. They don’t know if the person whom they are about to confront is armed, on drugs, or plan to get revenge on a police officer because of personal issues in the past. H.R. 218 permits qualified police officers from carrying a concealed weapon with the exceptional of officers who’ve retired and have at least fifteen years of service experience (Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act 2004). 3. What is meant by suicide by cop, and what is the two-step investigative process that must take place to determine when it has occurred and to analyze the phenomenon? 4. What are some of the major findings of studies of the patrol function? (Emphasize in your answer the Kansas City Patrol Experiment.) 5. What is meant by discretionary use of police authority, and what are some of its advantages, disadvantages, and factors that enter into the office’s decision-making...
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...little the situation maybe. Nonetheless, they are considers warriors just like soldiers in the Army. The Army uses the word warrior to brand new soldiers coming in to give them the confidence and motivation that no one else had the courage to do, which is join the military service. Soldiers join the military to fight for their country just like police officers are doing for their city, county, or state. The only difference is that soldiers are away from their families for months at a time and police officers go home everyday. The bad thing is that we don't know if they will make it back home to their families without any harm done to them. I can definitely relate to everything they go through daily when putting on my uniform. The acronym COPPS means Community-oriented policing and problem solving that doesn't compare to being a police officer or warrior. It is just another form of police operations, it's like they are the police. However, they are fighting as hard like the other police officers. The only thing they really do is solve problems within the community and not really see the action that goes on the streets itself. The other part of their job is to seek out and improve problems that occur within the...
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...could be affected by financial situations, ethnic circumstance, background and additional factors. For an example, price fixing is definitely an unlawful practice within our nation (USLegal, 2010,) however in several nations around the world it is still authorized as well as morally okay. It ought to be cleared up though that legitimateness isn't a test regarding integrity: there are numerous procedures that are lawful, however obviously not ethical. Moral views are generally categorized in 4 groups: personality; responsibility; outcomes; and also fairness. Personality describes performing what's appropriate, instead of performing what you can do (Copp, 2005). Responsibility describes determining whether or not activities are wrong or right, rather than considering whether or not the outcomes are positive or negative (Copp, 2005). An outcome is about the thought that an action's ethical worth will be assessed from the enjoyment and also pleasure this...
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...Community Problem Solving Law enforcement is a constantly changing organization. As society grows more diverse, population increases, technology becomes more advanced, and criminals become smarter, the methods of policing must adapt and overcome. The current strategy for policing is referred to as Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS). Since the late 1970s early 1980s COPPS began gaining ground and momentum with involving and building relationships among communities in the effort to reduce and prevent crime. “The community policing model balances reactive responses to calls for service with proactive problem-solving centered on the causes of crime and disorder. Community policing requires police and citizens to join together as partners in the course of both identifying and effectively addressing these issues” (Fisher-Stewart, 2007, pg.4). Eucalyptus Ridge, a small community in Lakeside, is home to only military families. Most would image that a military housing community would be the one place that is free from crime. However, that is not the case for this community. Being located approximately 7 miles away from Barona Resort and Casino, Eucalyptus Ridge sits right off Highway 67. There was a time when the wandering (and most often slightly inebriated) trouble-makers drifted into the community looking for opportunities. The community is also not gated creating even more temptations for law breakers to come inside and do as they please. With no police or fire...
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...critical thinking and examples. Remember to define the question before responding. Comment on a response from at least three other students. 1) Should police officers be compared to warriors? Would the title of "warrior" conflict with the rationale of COPPS? 2) In what ways might a female officer respond differently to a citizen complaint than a male officer? In certain instances would a female respond in a more appropriate way than a male officer? (Library or internet research is appropriate for this question) 3) Critics of law enforcement state many departments practice bias-based policing, formerly known as racial profiling. Are police agencies actually involved in bias policing or do police merely focus limited resources on likely lawbreakers? RESPONSE 1) When I think of a police officer I could definitely relate them to a warrior at times. I think what police officers do on a daily basis, putting their lives at risk to protect the public, problem-solving, proactive policing would be considered a "warrior" act. In regards to COPPS, meaning Community-oriented policing and problem solving, I think the reference of a "warrior" would contradict or conflict with the whole rationale and meaning the COPPS is portraying. I only say that it would conflict because when most people think of a warrior, they automatically think it is a bad person doing something bad. I am a cop for the USAF and I consider some of the stuff I do while working is risking my life only...
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...Community-Oriented Policing Analysis This analysis confirms the issue of community-oriented policing began in the early years of a growing country. Building the first organized police forces in America become complicated by the influx of immigration from other countries. The ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds of immigrants, and citizens of this nation provided a continual reshaping, and growing of police organizations. The role of the police organizations became multi-faceted and complex for law enforcement agencies. Early Years As the country began to increase with the influx of immigrants, the government had to take control, and build police departments to help in control of the criminal element. As the first American city, Boston, MA, incorporated the first paid police force, New York, and Philadelphia followed. The American police departments slowed in the failure of contemporary policing because of official and political interference. The city counselors look for newer ways of incorporating law enforcement principles into the infrastructure of the new country. Sir Robert Peel’s and August Vollner’s principles caused many failed, or false starts in the evolution of early American law enforcement into modern day policing. The core principles of these concepts attributed to community-oriented policing. The main criteria created to prevent crime and provide the means to control disorder. This reorganization of respect secured the appreciation of the community to work...
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...Have you ever been in a situation where you find yourself stuck between facing consequences for things you haven’t done and giving in to someone who seems to be on a power trip and is taking advantage of their superiority over you? Whether it be a manager taking advantage of his power in the work place or a police man or woman doing unnecessary and over the top things to you. Abuse of power seems to be a common thing in some police officers every day life and this is not okay. It is very apparent what a police officers job is and that is to protect and serve the community and make sure that real criminals are being served justice, however; some may come across police officers that use the fact that they have badges and weapons to their advantage in order to basically become a bully instead of a hero. Of course not all police officers are corrupt, most are actually doing their job and are concerned with the safety of all people and not just their own but those few that are corrupt need to be stopped and be punished for their police brutality and/or abuse of power. So the question is, are police men and women being evaluated thoroughly enough so as not to hire corrupt officers? Are police officers being punished and or brought to justice because of their wrong doings? In this paper I will bring some cases of police brutality and or abuse of police powers to your attention as well as if and how police are being punished because of their illegal or down right cruel behavior...
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...Megalomania in the Media Megalomania is the best way to describe the corporatization and consolidation of the world’s media today. The majority of media outlets are owned by a handful of megalomaniacs who are obsessed with wealth and power. The world’s media is being concentrated and monopolized by fewer and fewer companies. These companies share the common agenda to take over the world. The merge of Comcast, Universal Studios, and the remaining assets of General Electric’s National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), is one such example. This merge, like so many others can impact society in several ways. The Comcast- NBC Universal merger is on the most successful in recent times. Comcast, being one of the largest Internet Service Providers (ISP), and NBC Universal, being one of the largest media providers resulted in monopolization of the global media and technology markets. According to the International Directory of Company Histories, Comcast Corporation is one of the prominent cable, telecommunications and content providers in the world. Comcast has a customer base of 4.4 million with 783,000 cellular connections. Comcast is also partner to Sprint Corporation and Cox Communications Inc. It is associated with QVC Inc., Walt Disney, and Philadelphia basketball and hockey teams. Comcast is backed up by Microsoft Corporations as well (Steinberg, 2009). Comcast Cable is the nation’s largest video, high-speed internet, and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY...
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...TOWARDS REAL-TIME CUSTOMIZED MANAGEMENT OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND CHAINS James M. TIEN Ananth KRISHNAMURTHY Ali YASAR Department of Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 Eighth St. Troy, New York 12180 USA Abstract Our focus herein is on developing an effective taxonomy for the simultaneous and real-time management of supply and demand chains. More specifically, the taxonomy is developed in terms of its underpinning components and its research foci. From a components perspective, we first consider the value chain of supplier, manufacturer, assembler, retailer, and customer, and then develop a consistent set of definitions for supply and demand chains based on the location of the customer order penetration point. From a research perspective, we classify the methods that are employed in the management of these chains, based on whether supply and/or demand are flexible or fixed. Interestingly, our taxonomy highlights a very critical research area at which both supply and demand are flexible, thus manageable. Simultaneous management of supply and demand chains sets the stage for mass customization which is concerned with meeting the needs of an individualized customer market. Simultaneous and real-time management of supply and demand chains set the stage for real-time mass customization (e.g., wherein a tailor first laser scans an individual’s upper torso and then delivers a uniquely fitted jacket within a reasonable...
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...others to do their duty for them. People did not start getting paid to Philadelphia started paying them in 1658. Crime started rising as more towns and cities were built this went on to the 1840’s when police became more organized. In the 1840’s New Metropolitan decided that police officers should start wearing uniforms. During this time police also started a movement to patrol 24 hours a day to keep everyone safe. During the Frontier America, the absence of government leads to confusing police reforms. During this time, the U.S Marshall Service was also developed. However, they only enforced federal laws these were politically appointed positions with no pay or training. Over time, Community Oriented Policing Problem Solving (COPPS) was formed. COPPS were lead to foot patrol by officers to bring back police interaction with the community. This was set up to help develop a cooperative bond between the police and the community. The development of police styles has changed over centuries. Back in 1658 police officers were nonexistent. Every person in the community or town had the duty of protecting their town and dealing with any issues that may arise. Official policing did not occur to the 1840’s. Back then instead of people in the community dealing with issues there were certain officers who were assigned to keep the city and streets safe. Police gained the power to make arrests and another person known as judge now handed down their punishment. The Department of Homeland...
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...At dawn on August 19th, 1942, “six thousand and one hundred Allied soldiers, of whom roughly five thousand were Canadians”, landed at the French port of Dieppe in their first major test of the defense of the German-held coastline (Government). A combination of inadequate planning, insufficient fire support, and lack of communication, through air, naval, and land made for a very poor attack, and one of Canada’s worst defeats in World War Two. First of all, the Battle of Dieppe was poorly planned. It was designed to test new equipment, and gain the experience and knowledge necessary for planning a great amphibious assault that was one day necessary to defeat Germany. Also, after years of training in Britain, some Canadian politicians and generals were anxious for Canadian troops to experience battle (Government). The plan called for five separate attacks along 16 km. The principal assault was on Dieppe. “The four others were subsidiary flank attacks. The flank attacks were to be delivered simultaneously in: nautical twilight at 4:50 A.M” (Christie 9). They would have relied on surprise. The main attack would have came 30 minutes later. It all started at blue beach, where “they arrived late in their bid to take out enemy artillery and machine guns guarding the Dieppe beaches” (Canadian). From the start, the enemy pinned down the Canadians, and shot them up until the raid was over. Then at Green beach, “the part of the unit, tasked with reaching a radar station and anti-aircraft...
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...believe in adherence to given orders in an attempt to maintain order and consistency. I do not see myself however as a micro manger but do treasure “old school” values. The innovative supervisor is one that holds contemporary ideals and is willing to think outside the box when it comes to embracing changes in the field of policing. Specifically this supervisor favors the COPPS concept and expects their subordinates to embrace it as well (Engel, 2001). This supervisor tends to encourage their subordinates to try new methods in job goal attainment. This supervisor may be more apt to form personal relationships with subordinates that extend outside of the workplace. They tend to be more of a big brother mentoring figure and less about rules and regulations. Lastly, this type of supervisor is more likely to engage directly with the public and fellow officers during a tour of duty (Engel, June 2003). Much of the highlighted traits for an innovative supervisor are in sharp contrast to that of a traditional type. Taking the ability to think outside the box and embracing change along with favoring the COPPS concept of policing would be the specific elements of the innovative supervisory concept that I apply to my style of supervision. I however tend not to become overly personal with my subordinates and try not to form extended relationships outside of the office. The supportive supervisor is often portrayed as the buffer between a subordinate and upper management. This...
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