Analysis Of If Most Police Are Good Cops, They Are Even Better

In his article, If Most Police Officers Are 'Good Cops, ' These Are Even Better, Nick Wing argues that great cops are the cops that put humanity before the badge; he argues that great cops see themselves as human first, and a cop second. In his article, Wing argues that a great cop uses his or her badge to do good for a community and that his or her first duty and improving the human experience for everyone. Nick Wing concludes that a great cop understands that it is not “them vs. us,” instead it is just us—one community of people. To illustrate his point Nick Wing uses real life examples of cops who spoke out against the police injustice, shared a sincere moment with someone outside of the police community, and or marched and/or protested …show more content…
Nick Wing uses the personal stories and statements of cops to pull the reader into his argument. Interestingly, Nick Wing does not actually state a clear argument, his article is mostly based on the officer’s words and actions. Because Nick Wing rarely interjects his personal beliefs, the readers are solely left with the impact of the pictures, written statements, and television interviews of the officer. This allows the reader to get a firsthand account of what officers really think and not an outsider’s interpretation of an officer’s account. Nick Wing’s article causes the reader to question why there are not more examples of better cops and why do we have a dividing line between them and …show more content…
Foremost, the workplace of police officers and personnel should be subjected to the same standards of conduct within any workplace. It is not acceptable for police officers or any other career professional to create an unpenetrated wall of silence that does not allow for anyone to bring up the issues and challenges within the workplace—e.g. the police workplace. Policing is a public service and if everyday citizens feel disconnected from police and if police feel disconnect of everyday citizen—well, we have seen the problem it can create. Police work is a stressful job and because it is stressful and dangerous there needs to be systems (precautions) set up with the policing system. For example, I/O psychologists and psychological counselling can improve the police force. I/O psychologists are educated in how to improve the work environment of jobs and professions. They might be able to build police camaraderie without creating as wall of silence or isolation between police and everyday citizens. Also, there could be free and maybe mandatory counseling session with psychologists. This will give officers the chance to voice their mind and give them a safe outlet to do it in. I believe we can solve the tension between police and everyday citizens without demonizing both parties. Nick Wing’s article demonstrates that there are police officers willing