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The Inability of the Police to Prevent Crime, 2006.
This paper focuses on the lack of resources available in police departments around the U.S. resulting in their inability to function effectively and prevent crimes.
1,342 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper examines the inner workings of police departments in America as well as the lack of resources available to effectively prevent and reduce criminal activity. This paper cites several major problems that impact on a police officer's ability to function effectively, including the practice of regularly asking officer to deal with social situations that are chaotic and confused. Police officers often find themselves in the middle of domestic disputes between spouses and partners, landlords and tenants, proprietors and customers and countless others. This paper also discusses the feasibility of hiring additional officers, while the author of this paper cites research studies that clearly conclude that increased police will not decrease crime and that other alternatives must be sought. This paper discusses the recent practice of local governments that hire private firms for a wide array of traditional police functions. This paper also examines the matter of private citizens who have taken it upon themselves to provide their own protection.
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"A major problem is that police officers are regularly asked to resolve social situations that are chaotic and confused. They find themselves in the middle of disputes between spouses and partners, landlords and tenants, proprietors and customers, and countless others, and are subjected to loud and complicated claims and counterclaims. When they are faced with these situations, police must act quickly, decisively, and, hopefully, fairly. In most cases, officers have other calls pending and cannot afford to attempt to understand the innards of the dispute, even if they were inclined or skilled enough to do so. If the parties' stories differ, as they often do, then officers must make instant decisions about whose character is more worthy of respect, and thus which version to treat most seriously. Thus, "(t)he mission of the police is limited to imposing provisional solutions to uncontexted emergencies."
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The Use of Problem Orientated Policing in Crime Prevention, 2002.
An examination of this new approach to policing which focuses on identifying problems, finding and eliminating the cause of the problem.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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To understand the applications of problem orientated policing, the approach is described, giving an example of how the approach has been successfully used. Critical evaluation of the approach is then completed, drawing on various reports and a successful case study. This is followed by a summary of how the strategy reduces crime. Finally, considerations for implementing the strategy are presented.
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"Problem orientated policing is a new approach to policing that is becoming increasingly popular. The major benefit of the approach is that it is proactive rather than reactive, which in the long term allows for a much better use of police resources.
"While there are various applications of the approach, one of the most common applies the approach to high crime areas, also known as ?hot spots.? This approach is designed to eliminate the causes of the problem in the ?hot spot.? This can be compared with the standard policing strategy, which would have police constantly responding to crime in the ?hot spot.? "
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Police Technology ? Police Safety, 2004.
A thesis paper on the effects that technology has had, or has not had, on the job of a police officer.
3,285 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 19 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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This paper attempts to address the question of whether or not the technological advances made in today's society have affected the police officer, and if they have, in what manner they have done so. The paper begins with an historical look at police officer safety and then delves into the greater focus of the paper regarding the effects, both negative and positive, of technology on police safety, as well as the evolution and development of technology used for police work.
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Historical Facts of Police Officer Safety
The Creation of 911
The Community Policing Era:1970
The Role of the National Institute for Justice
in the Development of Law Enforcement Technology
New and Emerging Developments in Technology
Statistical Data
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"The police officer?s job is one that is demanding as well as dangerous. From the routine traffic stop to the pursuit of someone armed and dangerous, the police officer depends on the technology and equipment that are the tools of his trade. The advancement of technology in the twentieth century was one of rapid acceleration and has proven to be effective both in the control as well as the perpetration of crime. The technology provided to the police officer is being at all times defended by offensive creations and implementations by the criminal element in society."
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Crime Prevention, 2006.
A discussion on the role of the police and crime prevention.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper explores the police in their role of crime prevention. It explains how effective the police are in their efforts to prevent crime and gives reasons for their shortcomings. Additionally, other roles of the police are discussed and it explores whether these roles conflict with crime prevention.
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"One of the main roles of the police is to prevent crime. The police, however, can not prevent all crime from occurring. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the police in their role of crime prevention is debatable. Throughout this paper I will explore the question of to what degree the police can prevent crime and whether this is a realistic expectation. Additionally, I will discuss authors which support my arguments as well as whether the police's role of crime prevention conflicts with other roles that the police have. Although the police are charged with the duty of crime prevention, this is often not an easy role for the police to fulfill. It is pointed out in Topic #2 - Crime Prevention Role, "the police-citizen crisis of the 1960s brought to light the inadequacy and inability of the police to fulfill their role in crime prevention."
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Ethnic Police Officers.
This paper discusses the effect of ethnic police offices on the overall police culture in the U.K..
4,765 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 86.95
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This paper explains that, while white male officers continue to form the majority population of the British police force, the hiring patterns over the past years have brought many women, blacks, Hispanics and Asians onto the police forces. Each of these groups brings with it a variety of cultural traits that become police sub-cultures. The author points out that today's leaders believe the composition of the police force and the police workshops should reflect the ethnic diversity of Britain which will enable the constabularies to offer a more sensitive service to the minority ethnic groups, to foster a positive view of the context within which the members of these groups are positioned and to improve the quality of their relationships with them. The paper relates that the Self-Categorization theory, a social psychological theory developed by John Turner and colleagues, states that at different times, a person perceives him or herself as a unique individual and, at other times, as a member of various groups and all of which are equally valid expressions of self: The degree to which a person defines him or herself is both flexible and antagonistic.
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"When looking at the concept of organizational culture among police officers, many paradoxes arise. Existing literature focuses mainly on police deviance caused by the existence of cultural traits. Many organizations spend a great deal of time and effort to encourage these same traits in their members. For instance, solidarity among the "rank and file" is seen as the primary reason for police deviant conduct. However, solidarity also provides the basis for exemplary organizational cooperation and teamwork in addition, many police take great pride in the mission of police work, due to its uniqueness and potential to make a difference. At the same time, organizationally, police tend to isolate themselves from their communities, often becoming arrogant and consumed with maintaining the organization for the sake of the force."
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"Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force", 2002.
A review of Jerome Skolnick's and James Fyfe's "Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force" on police excessive force and police brutality.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 43.95
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This essay reviews James Skolnick's and James Fyfe's "Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force". It discusses the authors' examination of police excessive force and police brutality. In their view, the answer to this problem lies in better accountability. The paper adds a sociological perspective, arguing that police excessive force is related to the phenomenon of social control. The existence of prisons, for instance, necessitate police excessive force, since social elites have a need to criminalize a certain portion of the population.
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Drug Related Police Corruption, 2002.
How police corruption related to drugs is a common phenomenon.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper examines drug related police corruption and efforts to prevent it. It focuses on the benefits of community policing in preventing and detecting drug related police corruption.
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Police Policies, 2008.
An overview of various issues concerning different police policies in question and answer form.
2,697 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 56.95
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This paper addresses a series of five questions proposed that range from police policies on domestic violence to police corruption. The first question concerns domestic violence and the police of mandatory arrest of the accused abuser. A weighing of the benefits and detriments of such a policy are explored. The second question concerns the role of law enforcement in the war on terror. The modern approaches of policing and how they conform to terror prevention are explored. The third question explores the theories of police corruption. Actions are proposed as to how to run a police department devoid of corruption. The forth question concerns the Miami-Dade Employee Identification System and its aim of preventing police abuse. The successes and failures of the system are discussed. The final question concerns the introduction of technology into the modern police department. The pros and cons of such technologies are also explored.
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"The policy of community based policing, where the police department reaches out to the local community through increased personal relationships with its members has been a gaining popularity over the past 20 years. (Henderson, Miller, Ortiz, Sugie p.1) Community policing has been proven effective to increase public safety through the strengthened ties between the community and the police department. It is intuitive that the more familiar an officer is with the community that they police, the more likely it is that the community will cooperate with the officer in police matters, and the less likely a misunderstanding will occur. "
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African-American Police Officers in the U.S., 2001.
This paper looks at the way in which black police officers have been slowly working their way to becoming highly respected and equal members of the police force, the past several decades.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 0 sources, £ 34.95
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The following paper traces the history of discrimination against African-American police officers from the system, their peers and society. The author traces this discrimination according to several aspects: the hurdles after the war, black police groups, police brutality, gains in law enforcement and measures to fight discrimination.
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"W. Marvin Delaney portrays the black experience in American police departments from the post-Civil War period until today in his book, Black Police in America. The book follows black police officers from a time when they were treated as inferior officers to the present, where many of the nations? top law enforcers are colored".
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Police Behavior in America, 2002.
This paper looks at the debate over police behavior and police brutality in America.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper discusses the nature of police behavior and looks at why it reveals some disconcerting elements of abuse in the way that they treat citizens. By addressing these issues, the writer demonstrates the nature of police brutality in America.
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Police Brutality and Excessive Force, 2008.
An analysis of the prevalence of police brutality in society and different ideas that have been implemented to prevent it.
2,731 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 57.95
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Police brutality is defined as the excessive use of physical force, assault, verbal attacks, and threats by police officers. This paper discusses how police brutality has existed as long has law enforcement has been around and how many different tactics to prevent it have been instituted. In particular, the paper looks at the public's perception that police misuse and abuse their power, citing the Chicago disturbance of 1919 and the Los Angeles riots following the controversial Rodney King trial as examples.
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"There are many different reasons to why police brutality exists, one of them which is commonly used by police departments, is the "bad apple paradigm". This reason for brutality is often used by departments because it alleviates most of their responsibility for the brutality because they can simply blame that individual and say that it is an isolated incident caused by a bad apple. Criminologist and Author David Friedrich once said "Police work is likely to attract at least some individuals who enjoy bullying others or join the force with the intention of exploiting special opportunities to enrich themselves. At one time this was the most widely accepted cause of police brutality, but within recent years, research has proven otherwise. Profiles of officers that had used excessive force were examined by psychologists and what was discovered, is that there was such a wide range of profiles that it did not support the 'bad apple' stereotype."
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Modern Police Organizations, 2007.
An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of modern police organizations.
2,048 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper describes the effectiveness of modern police organizations in the United States. It discusses improved minority and female representation within departments and the advantages that this has brought. It also describes the role of improved technology in law enforcement. The paper then describes the effects of weaknesses such as corruption and misconduct, how it affects police departments and what can be done to prevent corruption.
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"This subculture is understandable to a certain extent, but misconduct cannot be tolerated. Law enforcers cannot be permitted to break the law in order to enforce it. Tyranny awaits us all down that road. The troubling problem of police misconduct and corruption will never be completely solved, just as the police will never be able to solve crime problems in our society. One important step in the right direction, however, is more effective monitoring and control of the police by municipal governments. This will serve to reduce and deter police misconduct and corruption by minimizing the influence of the police subculture."
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Police Corruption and Accountability, 2005.
An analysis of police conduct and accountability, with a focus on the Australian police force.
1,540 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 35.95
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Police conduct and accountability continue to remain important ongoing issues for the reason that, regardless of how many commissions there may be to overlook conduct within the force, there will always be "rotten apples" that carry on conducting themselves in unaccepted and unethical ways. This paper discusses police conduct and accountability issues, with a focus on analyzing strategies designed to maximize ethical conduct and prevent corruption. The paper discusses everything from what types of corruption police are involved in, and how the organization can design strategies to prevent any further deviance from the force.
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"Brutality is any type of excessive force or unjustified violence that takes place by an officer doing their work (Prenzler and Ransley: 2002). Not only does brutality include physical abuse, verbal abuse and threat making are also included under the heading of brutality. Normally it is a police officer's job to use a "reasonable" and "proportionate" amount of force when making arrests or stopping violent protests; it is when the violence or abuse becomes excessive does there become a problem, and ultimately a betrayal of trust against the community and the police force."
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Police Programs and Strategies, 2002.
A comparison of police programs and strategies between New York and Los Angeles police departments.
1,854 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses the police programs and strategies and crime statistics of the New York and Los Angeles Police Departments and analyzes each department?s effectiveness in combating crime and offenses caused by the criminals and delinquents of the society. In relation to the analyses of both departments? police programs, this paper also studies if both have been involved in serious allegations about any occurrences of police brutality and corruption to the offenders and to the people the police officers are responsible to.
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"The first analysis will involve the programs formulated and implemented in the New York Police Department. In the course of the researcher?s study, there has been no sources found that can provide a historical trend that analyzes and studies the crime and arrest statistics of the NYPD, although the department?s online website has a detailed listings and information about the programs that have been implemented and ongoing in the department?s operations and services to the people of New York. The NYPD web site offered numerous programs and guidelines for the people to have sufficient knowledge about basic civilian actions that an individual can do and commit during times of grave danger, or just plain information about how the NYPD operates within its jurisdiction (New York). "
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