Law enforcement terminology

officers disproportionately target black and hispanic males (Bergner 2014). The sweeping majority of the stops (88%) result in no arrest or confiscation of contraband, proving that the “potential criminals” identified by police are more often than not law-abiding citizens (Bergner 2014). While the practice of stop and frisk was deemed unconstitutional in New York, it is still carried out, but with less frequency (Bergner…

Not many people live a double life, but if so, how hard is it to lead vastly different lifestyles? In the book, The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, by Jeff Hobbs, nothing came easy for the main character, Robert Deshawn Peace. Rob came from a crime ridden neighborhood yet was able to achieve major accomplishments. He was perceived to have inhabited two vastly polarising and fierce insular worlds: the streets he’d come from and the honor roll student he characterized as. Just like his…

narcotics (Drew & Prenzler 2015). The project provided a recording system that recorded information related to purchases of the medication (Drew & Prenzler 2015). The results of the project were successful, resulting in participation to drug law enforcement and effective tracking of pseudoephedrine purchases resulting in crime prevention (Drew & Prenzler 2015). Whilst third party policing is highly beneficial in crime prevention, investigations are one of the most important elements involved in…

The Devil in the White City 11-27-17 Zachary S. Johnson I will be writing a summary over the book "The Devil in the White City", this book is very interesting because in my opinion it shaped how people think in modern day times. Before this people didn’t look over their shoulder while walking down the street, but now everyone does. In the summary I will be telling you why people look over their shoulder while walking down the street. This novel takes place from 1890-1895, the two architects…

duties and tasks that police officers have to perform to maintain law and order in communities. Polices perform such duties as traffic control, criminal investigation, keeping peace, and other helpful services to citizens. Over time, policing has changed tremendously and has had a great effect on today’s society. Police officers are faced with many challenges when it comes to enforcing the laws and the way they choose to enforce the laws. The problems that police officers face can range from…

• Police constable – these are the police officers which will turn up to 999 calls, they will investigate volume crime or they can take initial action at critical incidents. The police constables can also work on neighbourhood teams, this is to help target long-term problems within the community. Police constables are more than likely to assist with MHA processes, these are like assessments on private premises; investigating crimes against NHS staff by any patients. The police constables can…

DO YOU WANT TO BEA POLICEMAN? If you are interested in doing something worthwhile for your community, then you can take up a career in the police industry. Police officers are employed by the state and agencies which deal with local law enforcement. A job in the police department simply entails • Reducing crime • Enforcing traffic safety • Investigation • Working in jails • Testifying in courts in cases they are involved You have to be ready to accept responsibility, work as a team, meet…

In order to effectively answer the question “What is police brutality?” we must first answer the question “What is the role and purpose of police officers?” Police play a vital role in the law enforcement system. They patrol the community, keep a watchful eye out for any criminal activity, hand out tickets, and respond the 911 calls. Police are taught to “Protect and serve”. Police protect citizens by making arrest to discourage any reckless or potentially dangerous behavior and they serve by…

The founder of Taking Positive Steps and Associates (TPS), Claudine Duberry has worked in the social work field since 1992 covering various children services in several local authorities, for example mother and baby units, children homes, leaving care and the youth offending teams. Claudine has also worked in the voluntary sector as a criminal justice manager and the manager of a baby and family assessment unit Enthusiastic about education, Claudine holds various qualifications inclusive of; a…

• According to multiple sources, there is not one clear cut definition or explanation of the term community-oriented policing. To quote John L. Worrall, community oriented policing is “a new philosophy of policing, based on the concept that police officers and citizens work together in creative ways can help solve contemporary community problems related to crime, fear of crime, social and physical disorder, and neighborhood decay.” • Community- oriented policing is conceptualized as a policing…