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Being a policeman is a hard occupation, they are responsible for maintaining the peace and safety within their communities. Although police are only humans and can not help when emotion, empathy, experiences and personal beliefs affect their judgment in situations. Being viewed as both the bad and the good guys, it is difficult to please everyone in all situations especially when judging a situation and assessing what action should be taken. Police should enforce laws equally, although there are…

Should Police Wear Body Cameras? Every country in the world that has a Government, there is a police department in it. The police department plays a significant role in the implementation of the constitution. Police officers protect the lives and the properties of the citizens. The police department is responsible for enforcing laws, rulings, and regulations meant to protect the citizens, maintain order and deal with lawbreakers. Police related professionals include guards, fire marshals,…

As times continues and the world advances almost every day it is saddening to see that this country still holds to some of the darker history even in institutions such as major police departments across the United States. In the article “The Real Whistle-Blower in Police Brutality” the truly astonishing fact is brought to light by author Aaron Arnold who wants readers to realize that police officers are killing unarmed African-Americans in many cases receiving little to no consequences for the…

It is human nature, I suppose, this natural desire to fit in. We create relationships and search for accord in a likeminded crowd. With few exceptions, humans instinctually long to belong. We have all experienced this longing - those situations where we wish for even the slightest nod or hint of attention from another person, a bit of acknowledgement for accomplished work. Recall the variety of thoughts that emerge in particular social situations or at a workplace: e.g., “first day of school,…

Smile for the Camera February 26, 2016, Sanford Police received a call to the scene of a crime. A 17-year-old African American boy, Trayvon Martin, was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain. Coming home from a convenience store with a can of soda and some candy, Martin was seen as suspicious. George Zimmerman, accused of the murder of Trayvon Martin, later walked out of the courtroom with a "Not Guilty" plea. Zimmerman waived his right to the "Stand Your Ground" law. In the release of…

Field Experience 2 Paper 3 For my Internship for Iowa Lakes Community College Criminal Justice with the Spirit Lake Police Department I have done a total of 152 hours. It definitely has been a very fun and exciting experience, but it has also taught me that being a police officer is not just about pulling cars over and writing them tickets. There are many different things that can happen during a day that you never expect to do. Some of those things are like directing traffic, dealing with…

One of the most talked about topics in the news and throughout the public is, are police officers more hesitant to shoot minorities than they are to shoot white suspects. This is a great question in today’s society because America has the highest firearm to owner ratio in the world which means every police officer must be vigilant when confronting suspects. Also with the recent events, such as riots, looting and protesting, that have taken place due to the fact that police officers have shot…

In society, the police carry out the role to protect its citizens and ensure the safety of the public. When a dangerous issue is present, civilians tend to seek the police for assistance. It is believed that the most effective kind of policing is to have a strong foundation between the police and public. However, recently there has been controversial withstanding between civilians and police officers involving what is considered a reasonable amount of force used. One unfamiliar ground police…

On March 3, 1991, Rodney King was brutally beaten by multiple Los Angeles Police officers after pulling over following a high speed chase. Despite the footage of the beating being caught on film, the police officers were acquitted of any wrong doing on April 29, 1992 at 3:15 PM. By 5:15 PM, in response to the verdicts of the police officers, the Los Angeles riots began (Linder, 2001). The riots were a strong reaction to the injustice that was felt in the community and did not incite a social…

The accepted definition of police subculture is described as a particular set of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors displayed by those who work in the field of law enforcement. Such values are typically shaped by the experiences that police officers underwent along with many other factors, such as the partners that they worked with, their leaders, and the criminals that they faced. Although, since most of the time that law enforcement officers spend is involved in trying to control crime, it has…