Officers duties are very complicated, however they are expected at all time to represent themselves as consummate …show more content…
Technology has created a Batman like belt for officers. Officers use body armor which increase their chances of surviving an gunshot. They are equipped with CED(tasers), batons, chemicals, vehicle-stopping technology, barriers, and blunt force for less than lethal compliance, hence making arrests safer. Democracies are focused on the the liberties and rights of individuals this conflicts with police duties. Officers have to complete their tasks with high regards for the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. Constitution controls many of the procedures that officers follow. Many cases are dismissed and lost because of the police violating the rights of suspects. Democracy affects the issues such as community policing, police privatization, police personal practices, racial profiling and public disclosure of law enforcement practices. Law enforcement priorities first is to up hold the constitution. Although, it hinders police investigations the focus should be completing tasks within the parameters the constitution. (Skillnsky, D. A. (2005, April