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Law Enforcement Officers vs their TV Images, 2008.
A discussion of the differences between the actual roles of law enforcement officers and their images on television.
1,161 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper discusses the roles of the various departments designed to deal with all aspects of upholding and maintaining law and order within society. It particularly focuses on how the public's perception of how the roles of individuals play out are a direct reflection of the media's portrayal of different departments in over dramatized T.V. shows such as 'COPS' and 'Law and Order'. The paper looks at how image may contrast to reality.
Table of Contents:
Crime Fighters
Social Servant
Order Maintenance
Crime Prevention
Conclusion
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"The roles of the police whilst performing order maintenance, is tantamount when the safety of all involved could be in question. A prime example of this was displayed late last year when sharpshooters circled a court house in Utah. What was the focus of their attention? A polygamist was being charged with allegedly forcing a 14 year old girl to marry her 19 year old first cousin.
"In a case like this, the crowds that will be drawn will range from the righteous Christians to outraged citizens. The police have no choice but to take the stance that there could be trouble. This article focused mainly on the antics of this young man and his extremist religious beliefs but I was drawn by the title and the opening paragraph which read, "Amid extraordinary security, the leader of a polygamist sect went to court Tuesday to learn if he will go to trial for allegedly forcing a 14-year-old girl to marry an older man. Police sharpshooters were posted on hills that ring the courthouse" (Dobner, 2006, 1)."
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Law Enforcement and Stress, 2006.
This paper studies the relationship between professional and personal stress and law enforcement officers' performance.
3,050 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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The paper discusses how all aspects of public service carry with them a certain amount of pressure. The law enforcement sector, however, has even more extensive stressors associated with the job duties. This paper addresses these unique stressors experienced by law enforcement officers and their effects on officers' performance. The paper describes methods of reducing or treating this stress and its negative effects. The paper provides a literature review and a survey of local law enforcement officers' own perceptions of how much personal stress they experience and how this stress affects their performance. The paper also includes the potential treatments and their benefits.
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Introduction
Literature Review
Study Findings
Discussion and Concluding Thoughts
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"This study attempts to address the ways in which personal events, from traumatic life changes like divorce or the death of a loved one to less acute pressures such as personal pessimism, family-related stress, financial pressures, or other negative influences can impact a law enforcement official's on-the-job performance. I will hypothesize that such negative aspects in an officer's personal life, even if they have no direct bearing on his or her job duties, as a job-related stressor, such as dealing with traumatic death of a colleague or an injury sustained in a confrontation with a suspect, could be interpreted to affect performance."
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Law Enforcement and Steroids, 2007.
A debate on law enforcement officers using steroids.
1,869 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper begins with a discussion on steroids and its general use in athletes today. It then offers a scientific description of the physical and psychological effects of steroid use or abuse. The paper focuses on the use of steroids by law enforcement officers. The author offers an objective viewpoint, arguing both for and against its use. Examples are used to qualify points made.
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"Psychologic effects are usually only seen with very high doses, and include wide and erratic mood swings, irrational behavior, increased aggressiveness, irritability, depression, and dependency (General). Adverse physical effects may include acne, liver dysfunction, hypertension, low density lipoprotein cholesterol, decreased high density lipoprotein cholesterol, increased cardiovascular risk, and males may develop gynecomastia, testicular atrophy, and azoospermia (General). Females may experience enlarged clitoris, decrease in breast size, increase in aggressiveness and appetite, and menstruation may change or stop (General). In group comparison studies, men selected for atypical violence (e.g., prison inmates) have been found to possess higher free testosterone levels compared with less violent controls, and in correlation studies, a significant link between free testosterone levels and verbal aggression, as well as physical violence, has been reported in samples of spouse-abusing men (Eriksson)."
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Personality Traits and Police Officers, 2006.
This paper analyzes the concept of 'police personality' by detailing the distinctive personality traits shared by many law enforcement officers.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The writer of this paper examines the various social situations and experiences encountered, in the area of law enforcement, which influence and mold the personalities of police officers. This paper delves into the long-standing personality theory that dictates which particular traits are patterned within an individual's personality. The writer of this paper explores and details the shared personality traits evident among police officers, including their desire to help others, as well as the need for respect and dignity normally associated with the profession. This paper discusses the relevant published research, which states that certain individuals choose a career in law enforcement for a variety of reasons, including: Job security, wages and benefits as well as a clear career path.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
General Concepts of Police Personality
Nature versus Nurture: Socialization and On-The-Job Experiences
Men Police Officers: Status, Gender and Personality
Conclusion
References
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"Based on the status model of personality, there is a distinct "pecking order" in place in virtually all police departments across the country that helps initiate newcomers to the profession into the field; new recruits to the force will ignore this hierarchy at their peril. According to Gerber, the high-status officer in each partnership type will be perceived as having more instrumentally oriented (dominating and instrumental) traits and the low-status officer will be viewed as having more expressive traits. In addition, the status model predicts that officers' perceptions of their personality traits will be affected by group status-the overall status of their partnership in relation to other kinds of partnerships. In her review of Gerber's analysis, Monago suggests that this study showed that sex category and work experience played instrumental roles in personality adjustments."
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Law Enforcement Ethics, 2002.
A paper which discusses the importance of law enforcement officers to work with responsibility and commitment, within the ethical boundaries defined by society.
911 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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The paper shows that in order to keep the law and order situation of the society under control, it is necessary for the law enforcement agencies to establish efficient and effective guidelines for law enforcement. It shows too, however, that it is also important to consider the ethical perspectives before making any decision in this regard. The primary responsibility of the law enforcement agencies is to work for the benefit of the society and serve the community. In this regard, they are responsible for protecting the citizens from criminal activities and keep the environment peaceful. The paper discusses how effective law enforcement ensures the security of lives and properties of the citizens and safeguards their individual liberty and rights. In addition to this, the law enforcement agencies should make sure that their actions and policies are in conformance to the ethical standards of the society and do not violate any ethical or moral principle.
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"It is also important to note that the law enforcement officials should be trustworthy, responsible, fair and should respect each and every member of the society regardless of his or her race, religion or ethnic origin. He or she should be honest with his or her job and should completely fulfill his or her obligations. In addition to this, he should be responsible enough to keep his promises and to fulfill his commitments. Another important aspect to be kept in mind, while serving as a law enforcement officer, is that he or she should respect the individual liberty of every individual and treat the citizens fairly regardless of their race, ethnicity or religion. Moreover, they should keep a considerably high level of tolerance and should patiently deal with individuals who are either not willing to cooperate with them or are trying to abuse them."
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The Use of Force Within Law-Enforcement, 2006.
This paper details the strategies and achievements by the state of Illinois when new laws were instituted to limit the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers.
903 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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The writer of this paper examines the success of the 1982 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act which steadily reduced the use of excessive force in the law enforcement field. This paper also proves that through rapid mass communications there are ways and means to deal with specific situations without officers needing to resort to violence.
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"This program along with another entitled "Safe-cities Network: Performance Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence," are enjoying a quite remarkable success. While the latter Initiative is not a Grant Program the Network does provide some very useful information. For example it connects with other communities and law enforcement agencies with peers working on similar issues. It supports partners and shares lessons learned via its own Web-site."
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Leadership in Law Enforcement, 2007.
An analysis of how motivation and morale effect leadership in law enforcement officers.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper examines the effects that motivation and morale have upon leadership. It focuses specifically on leadership within law enforcement and how motivation and morale effects a group's perception of those in leadership roles, as well how those in leadership positions are effected by motivation and morale. The paper concludes that departments with quality leaders see productivity and excellence in the performance of the department they are leading.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Morale Defined
Motivation Defined
Leadership in Law Enforcement
Motivation and Morale: The Effects
Summary and Conclusion
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"Having reviewed the literature in the subject of law enforcement leadership and the effects of morale and motivation, it is the finding of this researcher that good morale and motivation do not so much create results or effects but indeed morale and motivation are what exist in the law enforcement department that has quality leadership that provides positive morale and positive motivation to those being led. In fact in departments with quality leaders who are able to communicate both up and down the ranks of file within the organization are departments that see productivity and excellence in performance of the department they are leading. The effects of a lack in motivation and morale are negatively expressed through poor performance, reduced morale, and loss of public support and even the loss of the job of those in leadership positions. Clearly maintaining positive morale and motivation in law enforcement is key to successful law enforcement leadership."
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Law Enforcement, 2006.
An extensive study of the legislation surrounding law enforcement.
6,040 words (approx. 24.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 99.95
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This paper offers a very in-depth study focusing on the fifth amendment and the Miranda rights within the law enforcement system. Firstly the paper accolades the work of law enforcement officers and continues to give many examples and situations in which officers would use the Miranda rights. The paper then offers the counter-position of the citizen and its right to enforce the fifth amendment. It then explores how officers are trained in legally coercing information and the effects of this on the citizen. In conclusion the author offers a personal opinion on law enforcement, the Miranda rights and the fifth amendment.
Preface
Prevailing Position
Countering Position
Personal Analysis
References
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"Citizens may refute any cross interrogations as regards the answer when it comes to incriminating them. Like when an officer just emerges and cross questions you have the privilege, you are apprehended, to refute any questions if the answers have an inclination to punish you. Furthermore, anything you blurt out can be applied as evidence against you. Sometimes people are of the belief that what they are blurting out cannot punish them, when as a matter of fact, what they blurt out gives association in a continuity of information that would punish them. You have no privilege to make debate about why you are apprehended or about your involvement or innocence at the time of apprehension. Debating or resisting the police will not give you a hand in anyway. It will give meaning that the police can bring forth extra criminal accusations against you, and it may turn it difficult for you to set free or get on bail if you are incriminated."
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Stress and Law Enforcement, 2007.
This paper discusses the importance and strategies of stress management in law enforcement.
2,427 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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The paper explains that too much stress or prolonged stress can be debilitating and certain kinds of stress are more pronounced for law enforcement officers. The paper relates that significant stressors are events in which children are involved, coping with death, being threatened with a weapon and mostly, the death of a fellow police officer. The paper discusses how police officers not only experience greater levels of stress, but they often haven't learned to cope with it effectively. The paper concludes that police officers can learn to cope more effectively with the stressful challenges of their careers and they can benefit from therapy when stress gets overwhelming, but law enforcement agencies can do their part by removing unnecessary stressors.
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"Police officers report a higher incidence of stress-related illnesses and complaints such as headaches, ulcers, skin rashes, gastrointestinal disorders, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease (Albert, 1982; Alkus & Padesky, 1983). Severe nervous conditions and emotional disturbances leading to suicide are found at higher levels than for other occupations (Burke, 1993). Younger officers seem to suffer greater impairment than older and more experienced officers, the first year on the job being the worst."
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Sexual Images in the Media, 2002.
A study of the effect of watching sexual images on TV.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 24.95
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A paper about the effects of sexual images on people, exposed to them in the media.
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Gender Diversity in Law Enforcement, 2004.
This paper examines whether the presence of women in law enforcement is growing.
3,275 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 64.95
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This paper explains that North Carolina is one of the states taking advantage of a federal program to bring more highly skilled, highly educated and highly trained officers into local community policing programs; this is particularly appropriate for the attributes of female police officers. The author points out that the recruitment of women and their progress in achieving equal status has slowed, especially at the highest ranks. The paper states that the biggest problem is that, when a department is notified of a woman officer?s pregnancy, she is removed from her position, and often no efforts are made to find her a light-duty position.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview
Women Officers Are Better Than Men
Community Policing in North Carolina
Internal Affairs
Women Law Enforcement Officers and Pregnancy
Fitness in General
But Can They Cut It?
?Power Test?
Summary
Recommendations
Appendix A: Women Who Work in the Criminal Justice System, 1995
Appendix B: Women Working in Adult Corrections
Appendix C: Women Working in Juvenile Corrections
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"The physical demands of police work are one of the arguments used against recruitment of female officers. In 1997, the Chief of the Hackensack, New Jersey, Police Department spoke out against hiring women, noting their physical size. He said, ?I?m not a big supporter of a 100-pound woman trying to shove a 300-pound guy out of a bar. And in a small town like ours, when we have only one or two guys on the road, you need the extra beef out there? Kelly asked the Chief whether he could do it; the Chief refused to answer. Reluctantly, he said he would go along with hiring female officers if it meant he would get the $355,000 from the feds to hire five new officers."
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Law Enforcement, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of a well-defined classification system within the field of law enforcement.
986 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 24.95
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In this article, the writer notes that classifications serve many purposes for different agencies and organizations and fields, including law enforcement. Classification is a tool that, when used correctly, can help agencies devote time to critical matters efficiently. Classification provides agencies the ability to assign cases or problems to specific classes and people that provide expert advice and direction within those fields. The writer points out that this is an important consideration, especially with regard to the fields of law and law enforcement. The writer maintains that without a well-defined classification system within the field of law enforcement, too many cases might be overlooked or lumped into inappropriate categories, resulting in improper investigation or lack of follow up. The writer concludes that because there is so much potential for proper and efficient law enforcement when categories and sub-categories are specialized, it is critical that law enforcement agencies consider and review their classification system regularly.
Outline:
Classification Overview
Classification in Law Enforcement
Purposes of Classes & Sub-Classes in Law Enforcement
Reasons for Classification in Law Enforcement
Classification by System
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"The role of the researcher in a law enforcement sub-category of social services may serve as a lecturer, offering information to organizations or companies about fields of interest in social work. The role of the head of the department may include supervising the work of field experts and monitoring progress, as well as assigning cases to specific experts in the social work sub-category of the classification of Social Work under law enforcement. Professional staff may also serve in the social work classification field under direction of one of the researchers or the head of the law enforcement agency; the role of this staff member may be administrative. This suggests an administrative officer working under the social work classification in law enforcement will help the department manage family law cases, including reports of abuse or recommendations regarding incarceration of related family or other information."
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Deadly Force and the Law Enforcement Agents, 2002.
This paper examines the use of deadly force by law enforcement agents and concludes that law enforcement?s recourse to deadly force where necessary should not be significantly reduced.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper evaluates both sides of the issue about the use of deadly force by law enforcement agents by using a formal logic format of two premises and a conclusion. This paper states that suing every cop who uses deadly force or disarming law enforcement altogether is not the answer to problems that attend the use of deadly force. The author concludes that there is compelling evidence that law enforcement organizations have been conscientious in recent years about developing an ethos of public protection and service and firearm safety. Annotated Bibliography.
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"Such attitudes and trends help explain why police personnel are increasingly at risk. Police are put in the position of continually second-guessing themselves in the matter of use of deadly force. This means that law-enforcement effectiveness can suffer, which can further erode public safety and make respect for the law an irrelevant social proposition."
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