Law enforcement and society

Police corruption in law enforcement has been one of the most important issues brought up by citizens in the past and present. Also police corruption and its detrimental consequences can lead to the collapse of public confidence in law enforcement. A police officer is corrupt when he or she is acting in their official capacity and is able to receive a benefit from that action, by either doing something or not doing something. Law enforcement and there extreme…

Identification Identification. It is something most adults and people who have their driver's license carry with them at all times. It's how police know who you are and that you are yourself. But your friends do not ask for your identification when they see you. They know that you are you based on appearance ,personality ,stories you have told and other traits that define you. Stories are how people communicate their cultural identity to one and other. It's the main way that people share how…

A countless number of law-abiding American's lose thousands of their legally acquired cash because of faulty civil forfeiture laws that allow law enforcement to walk away with it. The law began with good intention-to prevent people from profiting from their crimes reduces crime. Nonetheless, any good intention is lost when the agencies who confiscated the property don't return it to the innocent-because the accused then become the victims. What is "Civil Forfeiture?" Civil forfeiture is an…

police misconduct such as the Rodney King incident in Los Angeles. A divide exists in the public with their view of police. Often racial and ethnic differences feed the divide with minority groups often having lower trust and confidence in law enforcement (Sunshine & Tyler, 2003). With time has come a realization that police cannot function without the support of the community in which they serve. Historically police have been reactive in nature. Officers would conduct neighborhood patrols…

A guilt-ridden small-town cop becomes suspicious of his Middle Eastern neighbor when he finds what he believes to be incriminating evidence that ties him to a terrorist plot. BRIEF SYNOPSIS As a young boy, Ronnie Warren witnessed his older brother, Colin Warren and his father, a cop, kill a man. It was also witnessed by sleazy Gaffi, who just committed a robbery. Years later, Colin is now the Chief of Police. Ronnie is also a detective, but when he accidentally shoots an innocent man, he’s…

In the article “Houston Gunman Dead After Opening Fire at a Strip Mall,” by Time’s journalist Juan A. Lozano, the writer informs the public on the background, analysis, and aftermath of an attack. The attack in question occurred on September 26, 2016, in Houston, Texas. In order for Lozano to inform his audience on this subject, he employs a variety of rhetoric throughout his article using logos, ethos and pathos. In the beginning of his article, Lozano uses much evidence of ethos and logos. To…

State police officers have the responsibility of keeping law and order across the state, with in their jurisdiction of course. So basically maintaining peace, patrolling roads, and helping with other jurisdictions of law enforcement whenever it is needed. States and counties have many jurisdictions over their area unless the state police force is requested or required for help. State police sometimes hold the main jurisdiction over laws that involve the making or sale of controlled substances.…

I am currently in a leadership role in the Law Enforcement Division and exercise leadership characteristics on a day-to-day basis. As a supervisor, I mentor employees in key survival skills, investigative methods, taking statements and analysis, surveillance techniques, tactical operational planning and firearms skills. I’m adept at assessing individual’s strengths and weaknesses and tailor my mentorship to help them achieve success. In addition, I analyze team matrixes to ensure individuals…

international art theft. They established an archive in 1976 and began publishing the “Stolen Art Alert”. The ALR has a range of services including item registration, search and recovery services to collectors, the art trade, insurers, and worldwide law enforcement agencies. (ALR 1) In March 1990, two men disguised as Boston police officers gained entrance to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum located in Boston, Massachusetts and successfully stole five hundred million dollars worth of art.…

done in April of 2015 with numerous organizations participating. Exercise Marlinspike II attracted even more civil agencies to join for the WMD training. The CST’s job is be the primary link between the military and the local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. They respond to emergencies, deployment of weapons of mass destruction,…