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    would be (a) the primary responsibility of police officers and organizations is the protection of citizens by upholding the law and respecting the legally expressed will of the whole community and not a particular party or clique (b) in their private lives, police officers will behave in such a manner that the public will “regard (the officer) as an example of stability, fidelity, and morality.” It is necessary that police officers that police officers conduct themselves in a “decent and…

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    Growing up you see on Halloween children dressing up as police officers or you play cops and robbers. What makes someone want to become a police officer? I can think of some bad and good encounters I had with police officers. A bad one was I was driving in Reading on 12th street the police officer pulled me over saying I was driving crazy. He takes my license registration and proof of insurance he comes back and tells me I have a warrant out for my arrested for not replying to a citation, he…

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    Being a Police officer is someone who enforces law and protects people and property. The duties of a police officer are to respond to calls, enforce laws, make arrests, and occasionally testify in court cases. A police officer patrols areas they are assigned which are usually jurisdictions. The annual income is roughly $53,540 a year. It should all be worth it as the hiring process and training academy takes about 12 to 18 months to complete. The basic requirements of becoming a police officer…

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    Police officers play a pivotal role in maintaining safety and welfare at all levels of government and across the nation. Being a police officer is about helping people and about enforcing laws and apprehending criminals. Crime fighting is an essential role of law enforcement, it is not the most prevalent, and in the view of many, not the most important. Dangers of the job are real, and police officers are expertly trained to respond to any situation, the heart of policing lies in daily…

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    For many years, there have always been either police officers or constables. With this job of enforcing laws, some people may think certain laws may or may not be unjust and they might choose to follow or not follow the law and arrest people on certain charges. Officer discretion is a big tool in law enforcement. Discretion gives officers a choice in what to do in situations and how to act. It is beneficial to not only the officers but it is also beneficial to the public in certain circumstances…

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    Heather Hogue CRMJ385-001 3/27/2016 Police Officer Interview Project My paper will discuss my experience with interviewing Officer John Meehan. My interview took place on February 18th, 2016 at the North Eastern District. The majority of the interview consisted of why he became a police officer and whether he was a part of any big cases during his professional career. I asked if there were any challenges he had to face and have his opinions/life changed on policing. I also wanted to get his…

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    Police officers and prosecutors work together to make sure that they are well-prepared for court. Police officers posses the cases originally and then they are handed over to the State's attorney's office, where they are prepared for court. Misdemeanor cases start at the district court level, here the officer and the prosecutor work together in order to prepare all of the evidence in the State's possession, make sure that all witnesses have been interviewed, and that the case is ready to go to…

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    lights come on, it could be the last thing they do. Police officers put their life on the line everyday for people who cannot even say so much as a thank you. They do not do it for the praise or admiration; they do it to keep the people safe. I have been working at Mac’s Fresh Market for almost two years now and I have established a good relationship with one of the store’s security guards. I am constantly…

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    career choice to become a police officer with the Memphis Police Department. I chose to become an officer when I first came to Memphis, and I seen the work that they continuously do in the community. I want to be able to contribute to my community, and protect the citizens. I find a thrill and challenge being able to solve and investigate crimes. To become There are many factors I must research and take into consideration. I have researched the salary of a Memphis Police officer, as well as the…

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    shooting can change someone’s life dramatically. Two videos presented at our Criminal Justice: Theory in Practice class depict enormous bravery and determination of police officers in the United States. In the first video, female police officer observed suspicious looking vehicle with three young men inside. After stopping the car the officer was shot two times around her ear and left side near the chest area. Bleeding from the wounded areas nor extreme pain did not stop her to chase the…

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