The first thing to point out in regards to the State of Tennessee Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements, is that it goes so far as to even outline WHO is required to get certification through the POST Commission. It states that, “All persons, who are employed as full-time law enforcement officers on or after July 1, 1982, shall comply with and maintain the pre-employment standards and meet the Basic Law Enforcement Training requirements before being certified as law enforcement officers.” And secondly, “All presently uncertified persons who were employed as a law enforcement officer prior to July 1, 1982, are exempt from the pre-employment and basic training requirements; however, they cannot be certified unless they meet the pre-employment and basic training requirements.” (www.tn.gov, 2012).…
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is A.C.A. accredited and here are there code of ethics that T.D.C.J adhere too.…
A police officer is trained and groomed to deal with any situation they come across on the street. They are experts when it comes to keeping the public safe and enforcing the law. However, when some of the issues they come across collide with their personal feelings, no amount of training or preparation can always show you how to react to such events.…
Look again at section 30 of the ACC Act. Can Craig refuse to give evidence? Are there any limitations on the use of his evidence?…
Ethical issues in policing reach back to the early ages of law enforcement. The profession of policing plays a vital role in the rationale and motivation of how officers conduct themselves while on and off duty. This is a primary focus point of the society in which they work, due to the society’s level of trust and confidence in the officers to act accordingly and responsibly without any negative person vengeances or vendetta. As a result of the numerous negative encounters of officers interacting with the public, which has been mainstreamed by the media, there is a heightened sense of entitlement and false responsibility of citizens to report to higher authorities or the media when they do not get whatever it is that they want or receive the…
When a new recruit joins a police force he is bursting with excitement and anticipation to fulfill all of the principles and standards that come with being a police officer: dedication, loyalty, trust and integrity. He has a high set of standards and a set of goals he wants to achieve as an officer of the law such as stopping crime, improving the moral of the neighborhoods and becoming a positive mentor to the youth of the community. He has a new sense of belonging; he is now a member of a team, a brotherhood, an official member of an elite club; he is an officer of the law.…
Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century, Tenth Edition, by Frank Schmalleger, Ph.D. Published by Prentice Hall.…
Discretion refers to the authority granted to a police officer that allows him to decide how best to deal with a certain situation. This is aimed at increasing the flexibility of the justice system as punishment may not always be the appropriate mode of dealing with crimes. Discretion may empower a police officer to overlook a minor offense giving the offender a warning. Police discretion is a very important aspect in matters concerning criminal justice. There has been a constant dilemma between enforcing the law to the spirit of the law. During training, the police officers are presented with different possible scenarios that they may encounter when they are out on duty. However, the situations presented are not exhaustive and the police more…
I am an ambitious person who wishes to pursue a career in the police service as I can see my future working in an unpredictable environment where each day is different and I am constantly challenged and always learning. As a police officer I know I will be able to make a big difference within my local community and I look forward to experiencing that rewarding feeling at the end of each day knowing I have made a difference in my local community.…
Abstract: This paper is going to cover the unlawful behavior that led to harmful discretionary acts that had taken place in several different police departments; from the big cities of Los Angeles and Chicago to the small department of East Moline. This will cover, in detail, how these officers went down the wrong path to self-destruct their own departments. “Police discretion refers to the authority granted to a police officer that allows him to decide how best to deal with a certain situation. This is aimed at increasing the flexibility of the justice system as punishment may not always be the appropriate mode of dealing with crimes. Discretion may empower a police…
The use of force by police in the discharge of their duties can both be reformed and controlled without compromising the capacity of the police to maintain public safety and enforce the law. Violence in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Violence is most typically an outgrowth of conflict when peaceful dispute mechanisms fail. The use of force by police frequently occurs in situations that are characterized by violence prior to the arrival of police. Crime, particularly violent crime, has been a major concern of the American population for decades.…
In the following paper I will be discuss the Policing in America Society, This paper examines the changing relationships between police and other government agencies, in the context of recent experience between State, Federal and local government departments.…
Starting In 1829, Sir Robert Peel began developing his theory of policing. These nine principles are as relevant today as they were in the 1800's. Peel established the Metropolitan Police when he served as Home Secretary of England. Since Sir Robert Peel introduced his principles of policing in the early 1800's, our country has continued to follow his ideas of effective policing. Community policing is based on Peel's concept of prevention.…
Corruption establishes largely because of a police culture that exalts loyalty over integrity. Armao & Cornfeld (1994) suggest that honest officers are silenced by their fear of ``ratting'' on another cop no matter how grave the crime. Corruption is not uncommon for those officers who remain undercover; in fact, it is an easier gateway to fall custom to the "bad apples". Corruption as defined by Roebuck and Barker (1974) as any form of ‘deviant, dishonest, improper, unethical or criminal behavior by a police officer. Police departments take pride in their progressions or achievements, therefore in response to corruption, they avoid uncovering it. Grant (2002) goes on to maintain the fact that not only do the en-suing scandals embarrass the…
Police work can be dangerous and stressful. Officers often deal with violent criminals and may be injured or killed. They must make quick decisions while on duty, yet be tactful and patient with people who are in trouble or have been…