Compare And Contrast Packard's Crime Control Model And Due Process

In examining the higher education requirements (post-secondary education) that police hiring agencies have for potential candidates, I found out that Minnesota is one of the few states that specifies having an associate’s degree, a two year program, for entry into the field. Some states such as Wisconsin, require some college credit and subsequent degree completion, but the vast majority of states require just having a high school diploma. Furthermore, no state requires a four year bachelor’s degree as a hiring credential, but some local agencies are beginning to require having a bachelor’s degree. It is evident that leaders in law enforcement are hesitant to embrace the educational movement. If more police officers had an advanced education, it would help to stop the constant temptations presented amongst them to break their ethical beliefs. Since the policing occupation has become more rigorous and complex, should be raised for new police and reported that without higher education requirements, quality in police services could not be achieved for attained. …show more content…
Of the models of crime control and due process, which ever one of the models dominates criminal justice policy in the United States at any particular time depends on the political climate. So if the future of law enforcement reflects the principles and policies of the crime control model, then we might expect fewer limitations on how the police attempt to combat crime. With the greater intrusion into people’s lives facilitated by advances in electronic surveillance, technological advances will continue in the future. Furthermore, if we see a shift to the principles and policies of the due process model, we should expect existing limitations on how the police combat crime to remain intact or even