Officer Don Lewis Ride Long

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Officer Don Lewis Ride A Long Darryl Bernard Moore II University of Maryland University College CCJS 100 7982 Mr. Jonathan Cleck August 19, 2015 Abstract This is an observational assignment that focuses on the use of discretion by the police officers who patrol our communities. Information was retrieved while watching a ride along with Officer Don Lewis of the St. Louis Park Police Department. The events that take place are real life situations in which the Officer handles at his discretion. We are introduced first hand to the day to day activities of the relationships built in the community and the services provided by the officers of the St. Louis Park Police department. Officer Don Lewis Ride A Long During this observational…show more content…
Following the Daily Roll Call its time to gather all required equipment for Officers Don’s patrol shift. Equipment consist of a bag that has water, traffic vest, recorders, PBT, and keys to the city. With the quick grab of the taser officer Don is ready to head to the patrol car. Inside the patrol car you will find extra equipment including flares, radar detector, shot gun, laptop, and all the tickets are conveniently printed in the head…show more content…
According to James Hirby owner of Hirby Law “Police discretion is a vague term that has an appropriately vague definition. It is defined as the decision-making power afforded to police officers that allows them to decide if they want to pursue police procedure or simply let someone off with a warning.” Domestic disputes, traffic violations, and traffic violations are all examples where you could possibly see police dispersion being used. The day concludes with Officer Don wrapping up a 12 hour shift logging his 107 miles driven during the duration of his patrol. Thought the patrol we see Officer Lewis issue several tickets and responds to calls including a stolen van, vehicle accident, and parking space road rage. He displayed discretion at his finest by being reasonable and showing compassion and forgiveness and using good judgment skills to analyze the situation. I feel the overall performance of his job was very good. When people come together we become one step closer to making the world a safer place to live.

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