Law enforcement

Why I want a Career in Law Enforcement I value the officers that serve and protect the community and it has always been my desire to have a career in the law enforcement profession. As a child, I remember a local police officer that came to my elementary school. His name was Officer Howey. Every year he would discuss a variety of topics, from staying away from strangers to the dangers associated with drugs. I always felt that I was safe and could approach him with any questions or concerns I…

have yet to be revealed the public demands action on the officer. This kind of story has unfortunately become a normal occurrence nationwide, all too many times the media jumps o a story before law enforcement can sort through the facts and find the truth. This leads to a negative portrayal of law enforcement and the public has affected greatly perceptions of their relationship. There are several thing that can fuel the fire behind a news story, whether it be good or bad, and the biggest of…

In Law Enforcement, officers will often be placed in high stressed or uncomfortable situations. In the article “the benefits of discomfort”, it addresses the topic of highly difficult or stressful challenges that one may face. As an officer, you do not get to choose what calls you want to replace on. It can range from a simple consensual encounter to serving an arrest warrant for a violent gang member. Every recruit knows that this career will be difficult, but it is very rewarding. A great…

intentions of law enforcement have been questioned due to the various, unnecessary deaths caused by police. Because of these unfortunate events, communities have begun to not trust police officers and others of law enforcement. This divide has caused many to target the very ones who are to serve and protect. The lack of trust the citizens feel has also caused several in law enforcement to become paranoid and afraid for their lives when on the job. Many communities believe that their law…

Law enforcement have several different levels from local, military, and federal. No matter which level of law enforcement is achieved an officer or agent has ethics that must be up held. However, the police subculture may contend the high standards that are viewed by the public. Therefore, law enforcement deviance whether accepted in police subculture or not is wrong. Law enforcement officers have a large amount of discretion while preforming their duties, the officers’ integrity must be…

advantage of law enforcement using drones helps law enforcement to stay one step ahead of the bad guys, keeping the general public safe, and the community safe. Spotting marijuana fields on the ground is nearly impossible, but spotting these areas from the air is easier than starting a car. To tackle the drug problems in cities, law enforcement is turning to using drones with much success. This was the case in the city of Halton, Canada, which is a suburb of Toronto. Law enforcement was…

Understanding social trends and current issues is an integral part of law enforcement leadership. In examining submitted works prepared for the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership program, three papers showed relevance in the critical understanding of modern criminology and criminal justice issues. Challenges for the Law Enforcement Leader focuses on several contemporary issues that are found in today’s society. A Continuous Process addresses the key components involved in the budgeting…

Introduction The Law enforcement officer includes the various police and various personnel who are mandated to keep law and order in the society. These team frequently interacts with the public in their daily operations. Just like other civil servants, personal characteristics defines the performance of the operations of these officers including power vested upon them coupled with ego. This is as discussed below into details. The judicial system has no right to detain a person without trying…

believe deception or lying by law enforcement is a justifiable interrogation technique. With that being said, caution should be taken when the decision to utilize such a technique as to prevent violating someone’s rights and prevention of any confessions being ruled coerced by the courts. In American history, police regularly used brutality to obtain information from a suspect (Skolnick & Leo, 1992). Due to things such as the Wickersham report from the 1920’s, changes in law, and…

When it comes to law enforcement agencies that fail to adequately protect citizens’ civil rights in its intelligence processes (either intentionally or do to a lack of proper management) this has its fair share of complications. Respect for law enforcement is quite divided in America; on one hand major calamities and widespread paranoia have garnered greater demand for security while on the other massive Information leaks and extended abuse of power have encouraged the public to question the…