...used in policing has been constantly changing over the years on how police departments operate. By utilizing up to date equipment improves the efficiency and effectiveness of how well or poorly it will impact the officers safety. Unlike years ago when law enforcement didn't have some of the equipment provided to them today, it has increased its mobility through telephone and radio (Law enforcement in the 21st century). In the first stage (1881-1945) a gentleman by the name of August Vollmer established the first forensic laboratory, criminal investigators had access to an increasing array of technological expertise that continued to increase exponentially throughout the development of law enforcement (Law enforcement in the 21st century). Some examples of technology used in Vollmer's crime laboratory was the use of the polygraph, as well as fingerprint and handwriting classification systems (Seaskate 1998). According to Soulliere (1999), these early technological advances impacted the police organization by the development of increasingly complex police organizations through the creation of specialized sections within large police organizations to handle the new technology, such as radio communications and forensic labs (law enforcement in the 21st century). Other technology that enhanced from police organizations ability to function was the increased mobility for patrol activities offered by the use of automobiles, and the increased safety of the officers with enhanced communications...
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...Police Operations Mary A. Schutta CJA/214 March 19, 2012 Don Redden, PhD Police Operations During the early 1900s law enforcement was made up of two different functions patrolling and investigating crimes. The patrol officer would patrol the community he was assigned to on foot, which made him have direct contact with the individuals in the community. The detectives would investigate the illegal crimes that were committed. In today’s society policing dangers there first concern is how they can improve the safety measures for officers. In today’s society with the use of modern technology has become worldwide in securing America’s boarders and every day policing duties. Policing has significant measures to aid officer today these measures are databases, computer ran dispatch, records management system, and mobile computing. Both Home land security and law enforcement need to work together. It is imperative that both home land security and law enforcement share information and departmental assistance. Law enforcement’s role in this is to be peace keepers, community outreach professionals, and to make sure that they are trained in antiterrorism. Today’s law enforcement agencies throughout the United States are active in numerous of activities and operations, which law enforcement faces at some point during their career. Police officers greatest danger that they face is physical harm while they are working out in the community. Police officers are taught to measure every circumstance...
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...face the law enforcement world of today. Every day brings something new to the world of policing. We have new technology that has practically given us the criminals on a platter and confused the officers training to use it. There are new weapons that have come out that give police different options depending on the situation. Along with these technological advancements you have the more dangerous criminals that are using today’s technology to attack society. You have more and more people that don’t care if they take a life or not putting law enforcement officers in danger. We will learn about some of these new advancements and the advantages along with the disadvantages of using them. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages the police have to face with new criminals every day. There is new technology coming out everyday that is being used in the law enforcement agencies. Community policing involves a variety of philosophical approaches and evolves everyday. Law Enforcement Technologies Inc. (LET) is an emerging technological company founded in 1999. They have focused on the rapid transition into product manufacturing a market entry. Due to events, such as Sept. 11, 2001, the law enforcement agency prompted a shift in original product technology. Some of the products available are Forensic Aid Kits, which help in determining who fired a gun or weapon by the residue on their hands. We also have the Rapid identification Friend. Law enforcement...
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...constitutional rights. Within the cultures of the policing society there are rules, policies, and regulations that have to be followed in order to ensure the citizens are being treated fairly but also making sure the law is being enforced correctly and without “Color of Law” violations. Issues such as use of force, utilizing weapons in certain manners at certain times, using technology and resources to best of the abilities of the department and officers within them, and other issues in policing, especially dealing with homeland security. A lot of issues encompass the policing community. Policing or law enforcement is a dangerous way of life. An officer faces the unknown at all times and the results of the wrong technique performed or practiced could result in a disastrous outcome. No matter what the dangers an officer faces there are more and more citizens becoming police officers daily. “Amazingly, though, despite the dangers of the job and the mounting challenges they must face, more than 800,000 sworn law-enforcement officers across our nation put their lives at risk each and every day to keep America safe.” (Floyd, 2007) When an officer approaches a car on a traffic stop, a residence on a domestic violence situation, or what is supposed to be considered checking a “Routine” alarm call, dangers lurk around every corner. More police officers are killed in the line of duty every year responding to an approaching a residence on a domestic violence call. Walking...
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...faces these issues to ensure the stability, and order of the community is established. Among these issues the paper will discuss the dangers of being in the police, management of weapons, national security and law enforcement and other related topics on the issues of policing. Police Agencies The Police play a really important part on modern society, this part try to maintain the order and peace for the American people. There are many dangers that police officers face every day, not only dangers while in turn, but dangers within the internal part of the organization. The USA have currently employed more than 15,000 Police Agencies, (Walker & Katz,2011). This agencies are responsible for their units, and their management as well as to instruct them on how to avoid, and in case of face the many dangerous situations that police officers can face. Dangers of Policing Police Officers face many dangers while they are working, it is a risk that maybe all working men have, but being a police multiplies that danger. Police officers are supposed to serve the community for which they work, and many times serving the community can lead to many potential dangers, such as confrontations of many types, car chases, and dealing with people with many kind of problems, like drugs, or alcoholic influence, between many others. Officers are in constant danger,...
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...and all face similar problems carrying out their duties. The amount of danger the officers are in is astounding. With such a wide range of dangers, it is difficult to prepare for every hazard. With new technologies emerging all the time, the agencies have continued to evolve in order to serve the communities more efficiently and safer. Using less than lethal weapons have become a mainstay in police procedure. The Department of Homeland Security was developed to assist the Federal, State and Local law enforcement agencies with information sharing. In addition, police corruption is another relevant critical issue in society today. Every time an officer puts on the uniform and walks out the door, he puts himself in imminent danger. When a person becomes a police officer, they know the nature of the job is dangerous. Having the job of protecting and serving the community is a hazard in itself. Officers are exposed to many physical dangers while in the line of duty. Firearms related deaths and injuries are often the most reported danger of policing, however they face exposure to extreme temperatures, as well as biohazard materials and contagious diseases. The safety equipment they wear and carry can weigh up to twenty pounds and puts a tremendous amount of stress on the feet, hips, knees and back. Getting in and out of the patrol car while wearing this equipment, compounds the problem. The danger of driving is also a prevalent issue. “One person dies every day as a result...
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...equipment and others just to scenarios faced out in the field and how to handle them. The most recognized danger in policing is of course that of being shot. However, there are other multiple dangers that are dealt with on a daily basis. Some that the public may not think of are those like foot pursuits, vehicle pursuits, responding code 3 (lights and sirens), making an arrest, stress, heat stroke, equipment duty, and biohazard and sun exposure. The equipment alone can weigh up to 20 pounds and includes items like ballistic vests and heavy leather belts containing batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, a radio and a handgun. The weight from this equipment can puts a tremendous amount of stress on the back, hips, knees and feet. Another thing to keep in mind is that officers get in and out of their patrol car upwards of 20 times a day while wearing this equipment. The result of this combination can be injury to the point of being unable to work in law enforcement indefinitely. Exposure to extreme temperatures for extended periods of time isn’t uncommon. They can be conducting traffic control in 100 degree weather while at an accident scene or providing security at a crime scene in freezing temperatures. Another danger is that of the unknown which can put a significant amount of physical and mental stress on the officer. One of the most dangerous aspects, with exception of being shot, is that of pursuit driving or responding code 3. This is the when officers really have to be in control...
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...Critical issues Mary E Rios CJS210 July 1, 2012 Amanda Dean Critical issues Criminals today are using technology to their advantage when committing crimes; therefore law enforcement must also use technology when taking down the criminal. Technology can be used to prevent crimes as well as to solve crimes after they have happened. Law enforcement today is focusing more on the less then lethal weapons whenever possible. Police officers are faced with many dangers in their daily jobs. Police officers are constantly faced with the unknown and the unpredictable. A routine call could turn out to be deadly or contamination of infectious disease. The Internet has changed how police officers can complete their daily jobs; the Internet has opened doors to so many technological advancements and if all departments are updating their processes and up with technology their jobs could be much more adequate and less room for error or delays. Major technological advancements include database technology, computer aid dispatch, record keeping, and mobile computing. What was once known as the card file index is now known as databases or COMPSTAT, these databases hold criminal information, management information, reports that can be used for statistics or analytical information, trends in crimes, and also can be used for staffing based on geographic crime history. All of this information is at the fingertips of an officers or management personnel to quickly make a decision when...
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...an entire room. Why is that? What is so wrong with ones race and profile? We are taught about race and the successes of our ancestors at a very young age. Our families celebrate and rejoice about the success and good that our families accomplished while occupying the earth. We profile every single day of our lives, it is engrained in us, and it is part of the fight or flight syndrome that we are born with. Profiling is how the human being was able to survive and continue to procreate. So why is it when law enforcement attempts to dismantle a criminal element or disrupt criminal activity, people are quick to say the police were racially profiling? Is law enforcement racial...
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...and police brutality as well as other police misconduct. Not only do law enforcement agencies have to deal with critical issues within their agencies, they also have to deal with critical issues that pertain to the public. Keywords: deadly force, police deviance, police prejudice and discrimination, violence, substance abuse, and police brutality Critical Issues in Policing Officers put their lives at risk every day. When they put on their uniforms and go out into the field they are faced with danger and they have to be prepared to handle the situations they come face to face with. “When you are in a position to protect the people and the community your job generally will come with a large amount of risks” (www.termpaperhouse.com). Dangers There are many dangers associated with policing. The policing agencies deal with several different people on a daily basis, some of which cause a lot of problems for them. The main dangers that police officers face is getting shot. Police officers are exposed to the danger of getting shot while they are patrolling, making traffic stops, making arrests, during vehicle pursuits, and while responding to calls. Another danger that police are exposed to is extreme temperatures. “Police are exposed to extreme temperatures for extended periods of time” (lodi360.com). They have to deal with heat and freezing weather. The police organizations address these dangers and other dangers by dressing according to the weather, wearing vests and other protective...
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...Child Protection Laws CJHS430 April 6, 2015 Tracy Walker Townsend Child Protection Laws Washington like many other states have appointed mandatory reporters, this means anyone who works closely with children is required to report if they suspect a child is being abused or neglected. The penalty for not reporting is considered a misdemeanor ("Find Law", 2015). Those who are required to report are police officers, pediatricians, teachers and other people who work closely with children. The guidelines for reporting state that if there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected there is a valid reason to report your suspicion ("Find Law", 2015). Mandatory reporting is great when a child is unable or does not talk to someone about his or her life. Often children do not know there is something wrong or are afraid to say anything. Mandatory reporting allows someone on the outside that sees the signs to report their concerns to someone who will look into the matter. Sometimes it may not lead to anything, but often it does lead to a valid case where the child is in need of help. In the state of Washington, when someone reports that a child is being abused or neglected CPS, or Child Protection Services will begin to conduct an investigation. If they feel that the child could be in immediate danger by the report given, then the investigation will start within 24 hours. If CPS does not feel that the child is in danger, they have up...
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...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 officers...
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...Law Enforcement Today Steven Camp CJS/200 Apr 26, 2015 Keith MC Ininch Law Enforcement Today Policing today’s American society has become more than just capturing the criminals. The daily tasks of law enforcement on local, state, and federal levels are challenging for these agencies. Law enforcement today must cope with issues, maintain and improve interaction amongst the upper and lower levels of the agencies, and look for ways to improve upon those relationships, all in an effort to protect and serve. Law enforcement agencies, more particular, the officers who work in those agencies, are constantly faced with issues of trust and integrity (Schmalleger, 2001). The dangers associated with being a law enforcement agent are inherent to the job itself. Officers are subject to violence of the offenders, health hazards at crime scenes, and the dangers of vehicular traffic among other dangers. Schmalleger presents that 134 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2008 (pp. 276). Issues of racial and biased profiling also present problems for law enforcement. It is important for officers to maintain a balance of justice and to treat all citizens equally. This becomes an issue many times when the crime occurs and the victim of said crime was a member of a minority group. If the victim were black in a predominantly white community, the police may find themselves looked at as not doing all they can to find the criminal. On the other side of that, if the criminal...
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...well as discuss the role that they way and how they all work together as one. To begin with one of the most important, in my opinion in police operations is the dangers of policing. The main principle that contributes to policing in general is the danger that comes with this sort of job. As police officers they are putting their lives at risk each and every single day. They are never certain of what will happen. The minute they start their duty they can encounter all sorts of problems with all sorts of people. They deal with some of the most violent people and not to mention dangerous people as well. There have been numerous occasions in when officers have lost their lives after responding to a crime call. It happens very often, these officers are never guaranteed that they will be safe when the respond to a crime call. The dangerous of policing can start as simply as pulling someone over for running a stop sing or simply for a light they have off, or a suspended license registration. Over all, the reason for an individual getting pulled over in unbearable. Bottom line is that if an individual gets pulled over for any of the above mentioned reasons does not mean that the person is not capable of having a criminal background, a warrant, or violent past. When officers pullover an individual they really have no clue what kind of person they are about to encounter. As officers it is very important that they are cautious and alert at all times. There have been stories when officers...
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...Corruption Comes Home: Domestic Violence and Abuse by Law Enforcement Taren A. Lalli IFS2075 Professor Maier-Katkin March 6, 2015 Corruption Comes Home: Domestic Violence and Abuse by Law Enforcement At the beginning of my research and initial framing of this paper, I proposed to write about the drug system within American prisons across the scope of the nation. It wasn’t until a, somewhat recent, article came across my computer screen about a Honolulu officer being investigated after allegedly beating up his girlfriend that changed my mind completely (Blaine, 2014). Many of the qualities valued in on-duty, or even off-duty, police officers can make them dangerous domestic violence offenders. Domestic violence is a multifaceted complex phenomenon. It includes abusive acts towards children, intimate partners regardless of gender, and the elderly. All abusers use similar methods to control and abuse their intimate partners. Officers however, have skills and tactics not generally possessed by civilians. Professional training in combat, intimidation, interrogation, weapons and surveillance become a dangerous and potentially lethal combination in an intimate partner or domestic situation. Victims face the bias of law enforcement agencies and the legal system, psychological fear, and a high lethality risk. This is because victims of domestic violence by police officers are in a very different situation than that of other victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence is...
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