...Police Leadership Michael Shanahan Columbia College Peter Copple CRIM-165 April 12, 2015 Police Leadership A leader in the police service isn’t just leading a team of hard working police officers but recognize that I leader is also leading him or herself to success with in the career of policing. I believe men and women who join the police service do with the intent of being successful and a mentor or leader to one or many. It takes dedication integrity and professionalism to become a successful police officer and to become a successful leader, which I find go hand in hand when talking leadership. I believe the best model designed for law enforcement is the five I’s of professionalism, these steps are perfect for front-line leaders who are constantly working to improve others but also improve themselves day by day. Leaders come in different ranks in the police force and each rank has a different role in leadership. Police Chiefs are generally a walking example of the police force who need to be able to speak with integrity and lead an entire city to believe in the men and women who serve in the city. Sergeants are the biggest leaders internally, sergeants have to hold their officers to a certain standard of professionalism and make sure each officer is aware of the code of ethics within the police force. A model that every officer should adapt to whether leading a team or...
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...Law enforcement profession especially the police is a profession like no other when it comes to the use of discretion on daily basis. Discretion means is the authority of someone to make decision between two or more choices (Pollock, 2014 p. 2). In policing, discretion is a privilege given to police officers to use their individual judgement when performing their duties. The special privilege is given to every police officer because most of the time a police officer is working alone when situation arise where the use of discretion is required. The use of police officer’s discretion while doing his/her job depends on different reasons like factors involving the offender, the situation and the system. Although police officer has a privilege of using individualized judgement, it is not absolute because he/she still must follow the ethical standard of his/her police department but some police officer does bend the rules and use an unethical behavior when using discretion. In police, police discretion can mean two things: enforcing the law or letting an offender off the hook. There are various factors where a police officer uses his/her discretion. One of the reason will depend on an offender variable. An example is, John while patrolling the community one night, he saw a car swerving on the road and an obvious DUI. He...
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...communication skills. Reliable Reliable Skills and qualities needed within the police force. Skills and qualities needed within the police force. A good standard of fitness A good standard of fitness Leadership Leadership Integrity Integrity Trust worthy Trust worthy Reliability Reliability Good under pressure and keeping calm Good under pressure and keeping calm Professional Professional Mentally strong Mentally strong Skills for the police | Rating out 10 for the skills for the police 10 is excellent and 1 is poor and 5 is good | Co-ordination | 8 | Organisation | 10 | Integrity | 9 | punctuality | 10 | Effective communication skills. problem solving | 10 10 | Respect for race and diversity | 9 | Leadership | 10 | reliability | 9 | My personal skills | Rating out 10 for my own personal skills | Co-ordination | 6 | Effective communication skills | 10 | respect for race and diversity | 9 | integrity | 9 | problem solving | 10 | punctuality | 8 | reliability | 9 | leadership | 8 | Organisation | 8 | M1 introduction in this assignment I am going to be analysing my skills in the table above I I have made a list of the skills and have marked them on a 1 to 10 scale. In the table above I have written down what my skills are and the required skills to be a police officer in the order of 1 being very bad and 10 being very good. For Co-ordination...
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...NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Learner: LaChara S. Hill THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED IN Please Follow These Procedures: If requested by your mentor, use an assignment cover sheet as the first page of the word processor file. The assignment header should include the Learner’s last name, first initial, course code, dash, and assignment number (DoeJXXX0000-1) justified to the left and the page number justified to the right. Keep a Photocopy or Electronic Copy of Your Assignments: You may need to re-submit assignments if your mentor has indicated that you may or must do so. Academic Integrity: All work submitted in each course must be the Learner’s own. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by the faculty mentor. The known submission of another person’s work represented as that of the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. | | | |CJ7011-8 |Gabriele Suboch | | | ...
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...system (judges, parliament and law enforcement) has its own discretion. Police discretion is the ability granted by the legal system to police offices, in certain situations, to act in a manner that allows authorities to make responsible decisions and individual choices or judgments, within certain legal bounds. In law enforcement, discretion is left up to each individual officer to make reasonable and responsible decisions out in the field everyday (Beech, 2008). Discretion is used in many situations, such as when an officer chooses to stop a vehicle for a small traffic violation. There are also times when the officer has no choice but to use specific discretion in certain situations and make a decision on what type of force is necessary for certain situations (Elicker, 2007). Society believes that an officer can make any choice he or she chooses at anytime while on the job, which is highly incorrect as there are many situations when an officer has no choice but to follow the law. For the most part every officer has a choice when to use or not to use discretion, and enforce the law, but allowing this choice to be made by individuals, who may seem like an average member of society, can pose a real threat regarding the misuse of such power (Delattre, 2006). Police discretion though it relates to decisions about whether or not a chargeof the police officer in that situation where force may be required. Police officers are given a wide range of options when confronted by a potentially...
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...Corruption of Florida Police Officers Name Learning Institution CORRUPTION OF FORIDA POLICE OFFICERS Police officers are law enforcement officers who are expected to keep law and order in the society by controlling crimes, investigating crimes, making arrests, patrolling streets and controlling traffics (MacVean & Neyroud, 2012). They are expected to show high level of good ethical conduct such as honesty, integrity, courage, responsibility and good character (MacVean & Neyroud, 2012). This has not been the case in the country. Controversial behaviors have widely been reported among the police officers who are expected to enforce the low and order. The police have been accused of violating the moral ethical values by engaging in corruption (MacVean & Neyroud, 2012). Therefore this paper intends to discuss the ethical issues in regards to police officers in Opa-Locka and Miami Florida. Ethics and Corruption Ethical issues do crop up in our day to day life. In the law enforcement departments, a clear understanding of the ethics will be of greater importance since the officers are highly expected to practice good moral values in the society. Therefore, police administration and the Attorney General should ensure that officers adhere to the police code of conduct so as not to develop mistrust in the eyes of the public (MacVean & Neyroud, 2012). However, ethics is defined as the study of the specific moral conducts an individual practices while relating...
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...Members of the police force are government officials who enforce the laws and maintain order. They are engaged in a dangerous and stressful occupation that can involve violent situations that must be controlled. In many of these confrontations with the public it may become necessary for the police to administer force to take control of a situation. Sometimes this force takes the form of hand-to-hand combat with a suspect who resists being arrested. The police do have strict guidelines to follow when using force. Force should be used in only the minimum amount needed to achieve a legitimate purpose. The New York Police Department has these five stages set through which the use of force can progress. 1) verbal persuasion, 2) unarmed physical force, 3) force using non-lethal weapons, 4) force using impact weapons, 5) deadly force (AIUSAPolice Brutality 1999:2). They also have many tools at their disposal when the need for using force arises. These include the police baton, mace, tasers, handcuffs, police dogs, and firearms. An officer of the law can be properly trained to administer the law in an unbiased way that will not violate a citizen’s rights, however, this is not happening across the United States. According to a recent Amnesty International study, there are thousands of reports each year of assault and ill treatment against officers who use excessive force and violate the human rights of their victims (AIUSA Rights 1999:1). Police officers are injuring and even killing...
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...Case Study: Police Corruption and Its Prevention Management Human Resources (CRJ535) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Abstract 3 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY Introduction and Background to the Problem 4 Definition 4-5 Prevention Begins With Leadership 5-7 CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Psychology and Social Perspectives 7-9 Theories to Analyze Police Behavior 9-15 CHAPTER THREE: DISCUSSION Implications of Police Corruption and Conclusion 15-18 REFERENCES 19 Abstract Society has a responsibility to respect the community and of course, the police officers that protect the community. More often than not, society’s respect of police officers is nonexistent due to the constant media reports of police corruption and brutality. Police corruption has been around since its conception, but is now being publicized more heavily. As a result, mistrust of police officers has increased. Solutions to the mistrust must be discovered and implemented. Even more important than solution is prevention of police corruption and practices that will make the police reputation and actions more ethically sound. With appropriate discipline and prevention practices in place, integrity will be established within the organization and public trust will be established within the community. CHAPTER ONE Introduction and Background Police Corruption takes place when a police officer engages in an...
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...Head: POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS A Look into the Importance of Police Community Relations In 2002 the public’s trust in police was at an all-time high at around 70%, by 2010 that number dropped to 57% (Jones, Nurses Top Honesty and Ethics List for 11th Year, 2010). The number can fluctuate going even lower if one looks at individual states’ trust in their police. Police relations is defined as relations between police and ethnic and racial minorities (Walker & Katz, The Police in America ,An Introduction 6th edition, 2007), however, that is extremely limiting in its reach. It is not only minorities that the police come into contact with, yet the focus has always been on how to better police relations with racial and ethnic minorities. There are many questions that arise from the public’s trust or lack of trust in police, such as how did perception of police start to falter, how important is the public trust and support to police and what can be done to bolster the public’s perception and support? Police officers in countries around the globe acknowledge that public perception and trust is crucial in order for law enforcement to be affective. One of the key issues to public perception of police is transparency. Initial studies into the transparency of police are not promising. This is why the creation of civilian complaint boards arose. Civil complaint boards are independent agencies, with subpoena power that handle complaints about different types of police misconduct...
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...Blackwood I.D # 15130115 Section A Date: 1st October, 2014 In 1671 a letter was written, sent and adhered to. This letter established change for Jamaica; a brighter and emancipated future. “We serve, we protect, we reassure with courtesy, integrity and proper respect for the rights of all,” a mission to uphold in this ‘change’. After Jamaica was captured by the English Colonists in 1655, law enforcement was conveyed. Seemingly during this period, the community recognized the need for an agency to maintain law and order. In 1716, night watchmen were appointed to serve various cities in Jamaica, after which in 1832 the first attempt was made in establishing a permanent police force. The Morant Bay Rebellion called for the strengthening of this force after their services were rendered. An improved force was established, the Jamaica Constabulary Force. This force had major responsibilities and so was a choice for individuals, as it was voluntarily that one may join the force. These responsibilities were and currently are based on the Jamaica panel code. Over a period of time in the Jamaican Constabulary Force, advancements such as ranks, uniforms and proper training were put in place. The first development of the Jamaica Constabulary force was brought about by the British Colonist after capturing the island. In 1671 Charles II of England wrote a letter advising the Provost Marshal to organize an assembly for the governance of Jamaica. This letter also state that the service of...
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...Ethics and Code of Conduct CRJ220- Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice Dr. Ackerman October 25, 2015 When explaining three reasons ethics and integrity are very important for any police chief, look at the famous speech was given at West Point, May 12, 1962, When General Douglas MacArthur explained the obligation of soldiers with only three words: "Duty, Honor, and Country." I don't think there is anything that comes close to anyone who has served in our fighting forces. When we talk about law enforcement officer, these words do apply, but also does Integrity, courage, and allegiance. What does Integrity mean it means a strong, unyielding adherence to a code of moral uprightness. Non-police personnel might be honest and moral within their vocation while straying from the ethics of private life. People or Professions such as lawyers and doctors are held to a higher standard just like the police. Conduct unbecoming an officer applies whether on duty or off duty. Courage: It may take a lot for any lawyer to face a jury or for a painter to make an estimate and climb buildings, but to act when other lives are in danger. Only women and men of law enforcement are threatened with danger every day, but they must be courageous and ethical while facing lethal risks such as gun fights. The law is intended to reflect and enforce moral and ethical standards within the justice system. The rights and duties set by the law must have a foundation in ethical meaning and decision...
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...candidates who will then be subjected to interviews and tests. Selection, on the other hand, is a process of rejection; it involves scrutinization of the numerous numbers of candidates who had applied for the open position (Dessler, 2004). Through the selection process, the interviewing team ensures that the best candidate of all is hired to fill the vacant position (Noe, 2006).In this paper, therefore, I have developed a comprehensive recruitment and hiring plan for New York police department. Essential Elements of the Job The open positions entail recruitment and hiring of most competent and qualified police officers. There is a need to restore the police image and reputation among the members of the public. The new recruits will serve to enhance security and at the same time not infringe on the public interest. The officers will also participate in public sensitization and awareness programs to create mutual understanding with the community. Mutual understanding and cooperation between the police and the community is critical for the promotion of security programs as this region is cosmopolitan. The newly recruited officers will also conduct thorough investigations on recent killing. They have to recommend what is to be done to the perpetrators of those injustices. The officers have to prepare comprehensive charge sheets that will be used against individuals who are culpable of crime and other offenses. Recruitment Campaign to be undertaken to find the Right Applicants ...
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...August 16, 2015 Abstract The perception of justice is an affiliation that exists between the citizens and the state. Justice means that the state treats every person equally and seeks to find resolution in disputes. This resolution is found on the basis of the detailed facts and is compared to intent criteria, rather than a biased determination. It is based upon the civil rights and duty of individual persons, particularly law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers employ the concept of justice occasionally, but they are not constantly fair. Law enforcement officers make mistakes just like any other human being. Justice in law enforcement includes an extensive array of recruits and agencies. This includes victim services, the police, department of corrections, crime prevention, the probation and parole departments, and the court system. In order for law enforcement to uphold a general clarity of justice, officers are obliged to have power over the moral capability to legally enforce laws, as well as to continue with admiration that is articulated by the department and its operation. Also, justice includes officers that respect and uphold the rights of citizens. A potion they shall accept on and off the job. Additionally, officers must arrest suspects contained by the rules of the law. The goal is to uphold and serve, protecting the community and the citizens within it. Assignment 2: Incorporating Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development into the Justice System ...
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...decide to abuse their authority, which then leads to criminal activity. Police officers have access to “less than lethal” known as conductive energy devices, or better known as CEDs the TASER (Stinson et al., 2012). The purpose of “less than lethal force” is that police officers are more likely to succeed to getting a noncompliance individual to cooperate without fatal injury involved, much like the baton, metal flashlights (Stinson et al., 2012) or physical force however, all weapons can be used inappropriately or eventually causing death. Currently, there is not much empirical data available on the criminal misuse of TASERS by police officers although this may benefit researchers...
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...As a hard working man, who upholds strong family values and adheres to public service of his community. The judge also noted that the defendant had sought to move on from his career in the police force and had entered into a new profession and obtain a trade qualification. The defendant also does not have any major psychological illnesses that would prevent his future prognosis and long term rehabilitation. As such, the judge held that he was suitable for the imprisonment term that was...
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