Sir Robert Peel’s 12 standards of policing are identified as:
1. The police must be stable, efficient, and organized along military lines.
As implied, police organizations must be structured in such a manner as to provide accountability and discipline of each officer and enlists a chain of command to provide guidance training, and organization to the officers, unlike the constable watch system. This practice is just as important today as in Peel’s day in as policing the communities requires the officers to be self-reliant operating with minimal supervision. Because of this, the officer must possess the basic training required to successfully maneuver the daily encounters of the community to be both effective and remain safe. Additionally, …show more content…
Additionally, the continued employ of officers by governmental or municipal bodies ensures that officers are impartial in action to all citizens. Operating under a unified organization allows for activation of law enforcement without undue delay in cases of civil unrest or national emergencies.
3. The absence of crime will best provide the efficiency of police.
The absence of criminal activity within a community indicates law enforcement and the citizens are working together to maintain the law within the community. Many agencies today operate a community based policing model. Allowing officers to become familiar fixtures within the community while encouraging community interaction and providing social services in addition to their peace keeping duties.
4. The distribution of crime news is …show more content…
No quality is more indispensable to a policeman than a perfect command of temper; a quiet, determined manner has more effect than violent action.
Then, as today, law enforcement officer presenting an even yet firm temper are more effective in dealing with the public and gaining trust as opposed to one who exerts his authority in an aggressive and demeaning manner.
7. Good appearance commands respect.
Peel suggested as today, the appearance of law enforcement dictated the respect received. Placing officer in the same uniform presented them as a professional and unified group, unlike those before who were appointed civilians. Additionally, having specific age and height requirements gave the officers a uniform appearance. While many of the requirements stand fast today, it is apparent that some of the requirements have been modified to accommodate social changes such as the admission of women and discrimination policies.
8. The securing and training of proper persons is the root of efficiency.
Securing qualified applicants who possess intelligence, interpersonal skills, integrity, mental stability, and physical agility (Bohm, 2012). These factors are among the basic requirements for law enforcement officer today. Additionally, many agencies require applicants to possess a specific number of college credits as a minimum
1. The police must be stable, efficient, and organized along military lines.
As implied, police organizations must be structured in such a manner as to provide accountability and discipline of each officer and enlists a chain of command to provide guidance training, and organization to the officers, unlike the constable watch system. This practice is just as important today as in Peel’s day in as policing the communities requires the officers to be self-reliant operating with minimal supervision. Because of this, the officer must possess the basic training required to successfully maneuver the daily encounters of the community to be both effective and remain safe. Additionally, …show more content…
Additionally, the continued employ of officers by governmental or municipal bodies ensures that officers are impartial in action to all citizens. Operating under a unified organization allows for activation of law enforcement without undue delay in cases of civil unrest or national emergencies.
3. The absence of crime will best provide the efficiency of police.
The absence of criminal activity within a community indicates law enforcement and the citizens are working together to maintain the law within the community. Many agencies today operate a community based policing model. Allowing officers to become familiar fixtures within the community while encouraging community interaction and providing social services in addition to their peace keeping duties.
4. The distribution of crime news is …show more content…
No quality is more indispensable to a policeman than a perfect command of temper; a quiet, determined manner has more effect than violent action.
Then, as today, law enforcement officer presenting an even yet firm temper are more effective in dealing with the public and gaining trust as opposed to one who exerts his authority in an aggressive and demeaning manner.
7. Good appearance commands respect.
Peel suggested as today, the appearance of law enforcement dictated the respect received. Placing officer in the same uniform presented them as a professional and unified group, unlike those before who were appointed civilians. Additionally, having specific age and height requirements gave the officers a uniform appearance. While many of the requirements stand fast today, it is apparent that some of the requirements have been modified to accommodate social changes such as the admission of women and discrimination policies.
8. The securing and training of proper persons is the root of efficiency.
Securing qualified applicants who possess intelligence, interpersonal skills, integrity, mental stability, and physical agility (Bohm, 2012). These factors are among the basic requirements for law enforcement officer today. Additionally, many agencies require applicants to possess a specific number of college credits as a minimum