The police function in various attributes to protect, and serve the people; the policing functions existent through various organizations to continue protecting, and serving the people, and the country. Policing Functions The policing functions vary between each organization, and the local level focuses on the local area, and the jurisdiction assigned to he or she. The local police patrol with car, and foot patrols; also respond to emergency calls. The perspective of the local policing organization, and the functions requires the police to protect, and serve the community; acquire community assistance, and support. However, this does not always occur, in the larger communities the police require larger police forces; cannot afford more officers to patrol, and protect the community efficiently.
Police Organizational Theories The major organizational theories associated with policing would be: the contingency theory, the institutional theory, and the resource dependency theory. Each theory has certain merits and downfalls, and determining which is best is dependent upon each individual jurisdiction. The Institutional theory is best described as Community Oriented Policing, or COP as it is more commonly known. (Crank, 2003) COP is a theory of policing where the main idea is that police agencies operate in relation to their community’s social and political environments. Essentially, the police will base their use of assets in a manner to reduce crime by building ties within the community and having a presence in neighborhoods.
Policing Policies Analysis AJS/582 January 14, 2013 Policing Policies Analysis Describe use of force policing policy Use of force policing policy is the concept of how the police keep control of social situations by using necessary force. “Use of force describes the amount of effort required by police to compel compliance by an unwilling subject” (NIJ, 2012, Para. 1). There are different levels of use of force which include not just the basic verbal and physical restraints, but there is less-lethal force and lethal force as well. Officers have to use their best judgment in every situation but keep themselves and the public safe from harm (NIJ, 2012).
In essence, the concept of community policing is to create a partnership between formal law enforcement and the community of citizens it is charged with protecting in an effort to reduce crime, decrease fear in the community, and to solve crime related problems within society. The philosophy of community policing recognizes that law enforcement agencies cannot solve the problems of crime and social disorder alone, and each citizen of society has the responsibility to work with law enforcement for a stronger, safer community for all. Because the goals of community policing are much broader than traditional reactive crime-fighting, many new initiatives and programs have been implemented to address issues such as crime prevention, education, youth mentoring, and community resources. One example of this type of program is D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), a police
Both the crime control model and the due process model have a common goal in seeing that these goals are met, but there are differences in the ways that these goals are met, but these models tend to be in conflict of one another. Proponents of the crime control model endorse an all out assault on criminal activity. “War on Crime” plays a major role in this model, it
The Problems of Team Policing CRMJ 305 The Problems of Team Policing There are many different styles of policing. Police departments have throughout the years adapted and changed their policing styles. Team policing has been one of those styles that have been tried by police departments. Team policing is full of problems and that is why it is not really a good style of policing for police departments to adopt. This paper will cover the early beginnings of team policing, the cons, and some city case studies.
Concept of Police Personality Paper Charles Reedy Jr. CJA/333 November 14, 2011 Daniel Jones The personality of a police officer can be no different from a person that’s not an officer. The difference will be how a police officer applies his or her personality towards the job. A police officer is faced with many different challenges on the daily basis, and how he or she conducts her or himself on and off the job, and this will determine if that officer is truly dedicated and knowledgeable about their job. The personality of the officer is always a key factor on the outcome of the situations that may arise. Concept of Police Personality Paper Police officers are faced with life and death situations on the daily basis, and at times this can alter the personality of that individual.
To begin with, the criminal justice system is a field that will forever evolve. As technology changes, so will the criminal justice system. The main goal of the criminal justice system is to protect and serve the community. In order to do so, the criminal justice system must be able aware and knowledgeable as to what is going on in society. The criminal justice system has changed as a whole.
Policing Development and Operation Trends Policing development and operation trends started with the beginning of the police department. Over time some trends have caught on, while others did not do so well. These trends take on different aspects of policing. Trends from the past, present, and future impact the development and operation of policing. All levels of policing feel the impact of the trend evolutions.
Operations of policing CJA/214 April 16, 2012 Operations of policing Law enforcement involves many aspects that pertain to the job. These aspects include policing dangers, weapons, technology, relationships, that will shape and mold the future of policing. Police agencies throughout the country can be active in many activities and operations. Each level of policing varies in labels, operations, authority, and jurisdictions. In order for the levels of policing to be successful, cooperation between them is a necessity.