Capstone Analysis
Capstone Analysis
Roy J Rosalez
Criminal justice 210
January 21, 2015
James Weidig
Capstone Analysis
Throughout history law enforcement has always been plagued with the ongoing dangers and challenges that occur on a daily basis. From the basic traffic stop, domestic violence call, and up to the critical moment of a standoff with a violent offender. Despite the dangers of the job and the mounting challenges law-enforcement officers face, more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers across our nation put their lives at risk each and every day to keep our communities safe. Before and after 9/11 law-enforcement officers across the United States have been called upon not only to continue fighting crime in their communities but also to serve as the front line in the war on terror whether it’s foreign or domestic. This has become increasing demand on law enforcement since law enforcement has to deal with other criminal activities that plague the streets of our communities, such as gangs, individuals with mental issues, traffic stops, and other crimes that create dangers that could take their own lives at any given moment.
Dangers and challenges that law-enforcement officers face on a daily basis also can affect the future of policing. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to improve the safety of law-enforcement officers. The only common decisions that can be made are to improve the safety equipment, especially the development of protective body armor, better training and improved emergency medical can contribute to protect officers in the future.
Resources
Grant, H. B., & Terry, K. J. (2008). Law enforcement in the 21st century (2nd ed).Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Walker, S., & Katz, C. M. (2011). The police in America: An introduction (7th ed.).New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Roy J Rosalez
Criminal justice 210
January 21, 2015
James Weidig
Capstone Analysis
Throughout history law enforcement has always been plagued with the ongoing dangers and challenges that occur on a daily basis. From the basic traffic stop, domestic violence call, and up to the critical moment of a standoff with a violent offender. Despite the dangers of the job and the mounting challenges law-enforcement officers face, more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers across our nation put their lives at risk each and every day to keep our communities safe. Before and after 9/11 law-enforcement officers across the United States have been called upon not only to continue fighting crime in their communities but also to serve as the front line in the war on terror whether it’s foreign or domestic. This has become increasing demand on law enforcement since law enforcement has to deal with other criminal activities that plague the streets of our communities, such as gangs, individuals with mental issues, traffic stops, and other crimes that create dangers that could take their own lives at any given moment.
Dangers and challenges that law-enforcement officers face on a daily basis also can affect the future of policing. Unfortunately, there are no easy answers to improve the safety of law-enforcement officers. The only common decisions that can be made are to improve the safety equipment, especially the development of protective body armor, better training and improved emergency medical can contribute to protect officers in the future.
Resources
Grant, H. B., & Terry, K. J. (2008). Law enforcement in the 21st century (2nd ed).Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Walker, S., & Katz, C. M. (2011). The police in America: An introduction (7th ed.).New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.