Unit III Article Review
There is no denying that today’s law enforcement is under fire and scrutinized more intensely then the past two decades. With the technology available to citizens and the public in general, it is not difficult for community members to question the integrity and motives of modern day policing. While there seems to be a split between citizens who demand answers and those that simply think the police do everything right and defend their actions, there simply is no hiding the fact that heartfelt interaction with both sides of the community is necessary. And for some agencies, if not now, the time will arrive when transparency and quality communication will be the only answer to success.
Through my research, I located …show more content…
From solidifying trusting partnerships between the media, the state attorney’s office, probation and parole, and countless other community stakeholders, there is no simple way to gain the trust and respect of diverse communities. Additionally, success will not happen overnight. As Trautman (2015) states, “Community policing should be a realistic mindset, interwoven into daily operations. It is not a separate unit or a squad” (p. 23). The value in this statement is tremendous. Many agencies utilize separate units to hold and attend community meetings while the actual officers who interact with the public never get the opportunity to hear the problems, expectations, or successes of their efforts. The process requires buy-in from the entire department and it must become a way life. Trautman (2015) also provides seven steps for better police-community relations through the use of …show more content…
However, in order for the tax paying public to trust that daily operations are being handled efficiently, there is no need for secrecy or avoidance. As a tax payer, I want to know where money being moved to or spent on and how we are going to solve problems in the county. Unfortunately, the “us vs. them” mentality often prevails which only causes more tension distrust. I am confident that my daily interactions with the public can be recorded, evaluated, or scrutinized and the outcome will be positive. It is a mindset that treating people with respect and understanding whatever action an officer takes is to better the community and to keep it as safe as possible. From body cameras to in car video and microphones, law enforcement should regularly remind themselves of the common statement from argumentative citizens, “I pay your salary.” There is nothing inaccurate about that statement and every officer has heard it at one time or another. We as police officers, deputy sheriffs, or any other investigative personnel should strive to provide the best possible product to a group that literally contributes to our quality of life. The goal is not to write tickets frivolously or make emotional arrests, but to continually educate the public as to why we make any given
There is no denying that today’s law enforcement is under fire and scrutinized more intensely then the past two decades. With the technology available to citizens and the public in general, it is not difficult for community members to question the integrity and motives of modern day policing. While there seems to be a split between citizens who demand answers and those that simply think the police do everything right and defend their actions, there simply is no hiding the fact that heartfelt interaction with both sides of the community is necessary. And for some agencies, if not now, the time will arrive when transparency and quality communication will be the only answer to success.
Through my research, I located …show more content…
From solidifying trusting partnerships between the media, the state attorney’s office, probation and parole, and countless other community stakeholders, there is no simple way to gain the trust and respect of diverse communities. Additionally, success will not happen overnight. As Trautman (2015) states, “Community policing should be a realistic mindset, interwoven into daily operations. It is not a separate unit or a squad” (p. 23). The value in this statement is tremendous. Many agencies utilize separate units to hold and attend community meetings while the actual officers who interact with the public never get the opportunity to hear the problems, expectations, or successes of their efforts. The process requires buy-in from the entire department and it must become a way life. Trautman (2015) also provides seven steps for better police-community relations through the use of …show more content…
However, in order for the tax paying public to trust that daily operations are being handled efficiently, there is no need for secrecy or avoidance. As a tax payer, I want to know where money being moved to or spent on and how we are going to solve problems in the county. Unfortunately, the “us vs. them” mentality often prevails which only causes more tension distrust. I am confident that my daily interactions with the public can be recorded, evaluated, or scrutinized and the outcome will be positive. It is a mindset that treating people with respect and understanding whatever action an officer takes is to better the community and to keep it as safe as possible. From body cameras to in car video and microphones, law enforcement should regularly remind themselves of the common statement from argumentative citizens, “I pay your salary.” There is nothing inaccurate about that statement and every officer has heard it at one time or another. We as police officers, deputy sheriffs, or any other investigative personnel should strive to provide the best possible product to a group that literally contributes to our quality of life. The goal is not to write tickets frivolously or make emotional arrests, but to continually educate the public as to why we make any given