What is power? -Having control over others -Ability to make decisions - “Top of the food chain” -Ability to take charge -Affecting other people Definition: Ability to act or produce an effect Legal or official authority‚ capacity‚ or right Possession of control‚ authority‚ or influence over others Physical might Mental or moral efficacy Political control or influence Think of someone you believe is powerful. What makes him/her powerful? My mom is powerful because she has the
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injuries from these assaults”(Grover‚ Paul & Dodge‚ 2011‚ P.619). Police have the power to use discretion whenever they want. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary‚ “discretion is the quality of being discreet”(Merriam Webster Dictionary). In other words‚ discretion is when a person has the power to make decisions in certain situations. Police officers use the discretion power a lot in their job. They tend to use discretion in many different situations‚ for example‚ domestic violence
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A major issue surrounding criminal justice agencies across the United States is police brutality and the abuse of power. There has been case after case involving police officers using excessive‚ deadly force that more often than not unjustifiable behavior. Police departments have been in hot water lately because of the actions of certain officers. As a result‚ the criminal justice system as a whole is affected by the negative and inappropriate behavior. Instead of the officers who under scrutiny
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Viewer Discretion Advised Viewer Discretion Advised Imagine attending a formal dinner party. The couple that is hosting the party has two sons; the children ’s ages are three and four years old. The boys have been watching a somewhat inappropriate television station that has just aired an ad about Trojan condoms. The children come running out of the family room chanting "Trojan Man‚ Trojan Man!" This could be an awkward situation to explain to the guests. Who is to blame for such an
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Week 3 IW “Discretion & Court Cases” Discretion & Court Cases Discretion varies in each profession just as it does in each jurisdiction. It is how a person in an authoritative position conducts themselves and what they do in accordance with their profession and with ethical obligations as well as the law. Disparity is a major player in the terms of discretion which includes Race‚ Ethnicity‚ Gender‚ and Age. First and foremost society has set the mind frame for this which
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Victoria police should be granted additional powers to stop and search people and to move them on. In every society there is a struggle of give and take between the desire to live free from intrusions and invasions of privacy‚ yet still be safe and protected from physical harm. Police powers to search and move on individuals are an issue at the centre of this problem and finding the perfect balance seems near impossible. Complete freedom to move without regulation or restriction is a precursor
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FYS-Presentation/Midterm test October 14‚2014 Topic: Abuse of power in the police force – There has to be an invisible sun that gives us hope when the whole day is done. Introduction: Nowadays a lot of killings have taken place in various parts of the world e.g. U.S.A‚ U.K and many more. There have been a lot of misconduct with the police force. The reason why I picked this research‚ is due to the abuse of power in the police force. A lot of young people have died‚ because of petty incidences or
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At one moment the police officer is a hero‚ the next a monster...to people in trouble he is a savior..to criminal suspects he is a demon (Geller 53). The police in this country protect citizens everyday and yet need protection themselves. Police officer have the power to interrogate someone‚ arrest someone and settle disputes. However‚ when someone does not comply with the officers and resist arrest‚ the officer must use force. This is where police officers are limited in power. There is a need of
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Francisco Lake What is power? What are different examples of power? How can people gain and maintain power? Power is being able to make something happen or prevent something from happening. You know if someone has power if they are leaders or if they are respected. If you’re a good influence you can also gain power because people begin to follow in your footsteps. Examples of power are political‚ economic‚ and social. Political power is an authority held by a group within society that allows for
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The Importance of … Why is being discreet‚ communicating‚ and respectful important? These three things help make life a lot easier. Having these three things will make you a well-rounded person. Discretion is a state of being tactful and inconspicuous. Communication skills are a trait that everyone should posses. These things will make people take you seriously. When you have these theses things you should show it everyday and night. It should radiate off of you like the sun. You should light up
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