INTRODUCTION CompStat, since 1994, has been used to assist in police performance and reduce acts of crime. It is used to collect, analyze and map crime data in order to hold commanding officers responsible for their districts performance. (Peak, 2008, p.75) However, we all know that numbers can be adjusted in one’s favor as to make it appear that all is well, but how is that going to deter the fact that actions speak for themselves. Are police commanders really using CompStat reports to assist with how
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theory was designed for understanding and belief that the police organizations were created and structured to achieve certain goals such as crime control and prevention. The contingency theory leads us to believe that organizations must adapt and make adjustments based on our surrounding environment. We must stay up to date with new technology and adjust to survive. The institutional theory leads us to think that police organizations are social institutions. It leads us to think that there
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My family is Jamaican, Spanish (Castilian) and English. A first generation American, I often do not connect with the African American experience but identify as a black individual because of my African heritage and resulting dark skin. It was not until taking this course that I knew the full history of what blacks went through in this country. It was moving and alarming but explains why so many blacks such as myself are inexplicably angry towards their own neighborhoods. I have always been around
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Future of Policing CJS/210 There are many trends that are currently affecting policing in today’s society. Police officers have to deal with different issues that come their way like human trafficking, drug trafficking, and many of gangs. The many trends that police are dealing with are getting worst by the minute. Trends that are currently affecting policing are human trafficking, gangs, illegal migrations and drug trafficking. Sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and unknown labor all fall under
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State or Federal Tort Claims AJS/562 December 15, 2014 State or Federal Tort Claims The Constitution of the United States has the amendments in place to protect the citizens from the violation of his or her rights by the government. The Federal Tort Claim Act of 1946 is enacted to ensure the citizens of the United States will receive the proper compensation or if the citizens want to sue the federal government. The Federal Tort Claim Act of 1946 will provide the citizens of the United States
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Historical Development of the Police Terrilyn Jackson CJA 204 10/14/2013 Erica Veljic The purpose of this paper is to discuss the historical development of the police and it’s importance. Also the local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security and their purpose. Lastly, we touch on the Issues Facing the Police Departments of today. Police agencies, whether it’s local state, or federal are expected to put the safety of all individuals
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Militarization of Peace Officers Jose J. Silva Gonzalez COMM/215 08 September 2014 John Cantlon Lately there has been talk of the militarization of peace officers all over the news and social media. There have been reports everywhere about police using excessive force, deaths of unarmed civilians and home raids in the middle of the night. While I strongly believe there is no order without those people risking their lives everyday to try and make a change in the world they live in I also believe
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In this week’s readings I have learned that Henry Fielding from Westminster, England can be credited with laying the foundation for the first modern police force in 1748. The first metropolitan police force was started in New York City in 1845 because of the fear of crime and social disintegration (Inciardi, 2010 p. 148). As America moved west, most frontier towns had a sheriff who was the chief law enforcement official. The Sheriff could be recruited from the community or selected by his reputation
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WRITING SKILLS: A RESEARCH PROJECT Examination Number: Student Names: Ramisha Williams Student I’d Number: 22044014 My career choice is to be a New York City police officer. The most basic reason is that I have always looked up to the NYPD and the work they do to maintain the security and safety of New Yorkers. I believe in the work that they do for the state, preventing crime, combatting violence, and prosecuting criminals. I respect the officers for with their mere presence, citizens’ fears for
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are called to help those groups of individuals. “In short, the police may be seen more legitimate and may be better able to partner with community organizations in fighting crime if they more closely resemble and identify with the communities they serve” (Raganella and White, 2004; Scivner, 2006). Due to the higher standards that most of the law enforcement agencies require, there are many individuals that would make outstanding police officers, but do not meet many of the requirements such as a college
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