Technology has turned into a really important tool in the daily routine for policy officers. This is the reason that police candidates have to be literate in technological advances such as mapping and Comp Stat. This is a technology that maps out the city and shows the areas where most crimes occur. Technology aids police officers in identifying criminals and lookup their criminal records. Legal knowledge is very important for police officers to have an understanding in law like rules of evidence and the fourth amendment that protects individuals from illegal search and seizures.
Everyone here is trying to help someone, so we can have a better society. We have learned that in the criminal justice system there are many different ways to communicate with people or criminals. Depending on which approach we take, we can get a different outcome or result. Nevertheless, what we do know is that communication is very important in our lives and is used on a daily basis. Making sure that we communicate effectively is vital when expecting a certain response and sometimes we need to be sure what we say or how we word things is done in an appropriate way.
I need to be aware of the most up to date legislations and guidelines, including the CQC requirements and the welfare requirements. As a leading member of management it is even more vital that I am aware and up to date with the above, as part of my role is to guide, support and influence other staff to do well in their own roles. My own professional develop does not only impact on me but on other staff, the company and people who use the service. Reflective practice is a huge part of professional development and I need to be skilful in this to really benefit from it; criticising your own practice isn’t always easy but if you take a step back and look at it from different points of view it can really benefit how you recognise and utilise your skills. To improve my own knowledge is very important to me and I really enjoy learning new skills which can benefit my roles or future roles.
Tenisha Henry Career Choices in Criminal Justice Professor Altagrace Choute August 14, 2015 There are several reasons why it is important for Commissioners or City Council Members to understand, and appreciate the value of forensic evidence for example. When the commissioners or city council understand the value of forensics they will first understand the importance of funding needed to go towards it. They will understand all the things necessary to make sure things ruin as smooth as possible. Therefore they will gain a new found appreciation for the value and the hard work of a not only a forensic team, but what forensics brings to the criminal justice system. Seeing that forensics is a very costly part of investigations, and it must be
However, our communities want police officers to use reason and the law when fighting this fight. In order to do that correctly there are several principles we must follow in order to always be on the right side of the law. The first principle I think is important is in regards to use of force. Tennessee v. Garner (1985) and Graham v. Conner (1989) is where law enforcement agencies determine what force is “necessary” for them to use. A police officer must be able to defend themselves or another if they reasonably
Technology and Communication Jason Bruins CJA/304 February 5, 2012 Timothy J. Anderson Technology and Communication Regardless of boundary and time, technology helps fuel the decision making process by providing it with information. For human interaction to take place communication technology is a necessity. Communication technology plays a very important role in disseminating and acquiring information. For the human civilization process to work technology is important. Communication technology is defined by (Rogers 1991) as “the equipment, the structure of an organization and the social values that have been experienced by individuals when collecting, processing and exchanging information with other individuals.” Within the criminal justice system communication plays a crucial role as to convey information that is important, about matters that are or may be in question concerning certain cases as to resolve a crime that is complex, especially in court; therefore, in order for the exchange of information to be understood clearly among the professionals within the criminal justice system effective communication is required.
A paralegal will be responsible for many things; summarizing legal documents, performing and coordinating research, preparing reports, declarations, complaints, and correspondence, and checking all forms for accuracy. The ability to perform the actions with ease will be a important skill to acquire. Paralegals will need to
As to the areas identified for this paper, it is not a mere act of speaking or body language but rather the targeted results every member of this systems hopes to achieve. For the police officers, knowing how and when to interchange these skills is vital to every investigation and they must keep in mind that one size does not fit all when it come communication. The more effective an officer can be in utilizing this skill, the better his or her chances becomes in solving the problem, testifying in court, speaking to their peers, or inmates in a correctional facility. Effective communication helps police officers to identify additional, alternative courses of action when responding to calls for service. Being good listeners and understanding the importance of spatial relations and other nonverbal communication allow officers to defuse potentially violent situations and resolve them in a peaceful
According to Marion & Oliver, the key participants in the criminal justice policy process are the executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch, bureaucracies, media, interest groups, and the voters. The key actors in the criminal justice policy process are an important part of the process and instrumental in establishing, enforcing, and shaping the future of the policy process. The criminal justice policy process replicates the best solutions for crime control. The crime control and criminal justice issues are an expansion of policy making. As a result of policy implementation decisions and made that establish the government’s procedure for addressing criminal justice issues.
This is crucial for all employees and employers in the field of security due to the nature of the business. There are many legal aspects and issues that deal with organizational security. One of the major legal issues is the fragile information system used within the organizational companies. This could deal with personnel files, company policies, and even financial records dealing with the company or client. There must be preventative measure in place to guarantee the privacy of this information.