Police Discretion David Gonzalez University of Phoenix Introduction to Policing CJA/370 Professor John W. Feltgen June 23‚ 2005 Abstract In this paper I will discuss police discretion and the use of these discretionary powers in the law enforcement workplace. I will explore the mythical aspects of police discretionary powers and the source of this myth. I will further discuss the control of discretionary authority. I will name instances of law enforcement officials using their discretionary powers
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The relationship between the police and community has seemed to deteriorate over the last few years. Some experts believe this from not communicating effectively with local communities. It can also stem from fairness shown in how the police department polices. In addition‚ media representation and social media also play a role in how the public perceives the police and the job they are doing. These factors can influence and change how the public perceives the police and the job they are doing.
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more than 1‚200 reports of Police brutality. Camera capturing the video from bystanders phones witnessing the misuse of force. It violates the Eighth Amendment which prohibits the federal government from making more than normal cruel and unusual punishment. Unreasonable force occurs when a law enforcement officer uses more force than required too‚ to make an arrest. Officers are train to stay calm in any sort of situation. I have developed a solution that can limit police officers misuse of power and
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Police Department Organization Paper “What if the structure of police organizations is shaped by factors beyond easy human contrivance‚ such as the size and age of the force‚ the degree of stability in the political environment‚ the complexity of governmental regulation‚ the geographical dispersion of the population‚ or the nature of police work itself” (Maguire 2003)? * In this paper I will describe in detail various types of police agencies at the local‚ state‚ and federal level and how
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1. Police hold a pivotal role as ‘gatekeepers’ to the criminal justice system. Identify the key decisions that police make in relation to law enforcement‚ and discuss both the positive and negative implications of police discretion for the administration of justice. The police play an integral role as ‘gatekeepers’ to the criminal justice system. Discretion is a major factor in the criminal justice system and refers to the choice to do or not do something. The police enforce their discretion in
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are not only under them‚ but those who are around them. Police Leadership is very important now days as it resorts to today’s community policing and how each officer‚ even if they are a patrol officer‚ “every officer is a leader”. It is because of different models put in place that have failed or succeeded along with contemporary issues‚ that the role of Police Leadership and its importance plays a great stake in today’s policing and police administration. Some of the key elements of leadership have
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Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT 10th floor‚ Francisco Good Condominium II Bldg. Esda cor. Mapagmahal St.‚ Diliman‚ Quezon City MESSAGE It is an honor for me to congratulate the Philippine National Police for it’s newly published “Compendium of Six Operational Master Plans”‚ that shall serve as a guiding tool of the organization to achieve its vision‚ mission and goals. This compendium will surely help all PNP uniformed personnel to fully understand
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Police Discretion Should all police officers of America be advised to enforce the law equally in all situations? Before a justifiable response‚ let’s create a scenario; a full grown man in his early twenties is walking in a residential neighborhood‚ carrying a baseball bat and smashing car windows. Authorities have been called and the man is obstructing both officers that arrived in a squad car- the man is swinging the bat in the direction of the officers and is creating a threat to their lives
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Police Discretion Police discretion is the ability to choose a course of action because of broad limits of power. It "refers to the autonomy an officer has in choosing an appropriate course of action" (The Police In America‚ 113). It "includes authority to decide which of the various means of helping the helpless‚ maintaining order‚ and keeping the peace are best suited to particular circumstances" (www.worldandi.com/specialreport/1989/january/Sa15878.htm). The police need to have discretion
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History of The Police Anthony Locken University of Phoenix - Introduction to Police Theory and Practices In an article on the National Law Enforcement Museum Insider it states: “More than 350 years ago‚ America’s first known system of law enforcement was established in Boston. As soon as colonists had settled there in 1630‚ local ordinances had allowed for constables to be appointed. Soon after‚ in April 1631‚ the townspeople formed a “watch” made up of six watchmen‚ one
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