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    Being employed as a police officer brings a consistent standard of morals and a high degree of integrity within one self, whilst promoting these same characteristics of other police officers, the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF)and the general public. These traits are essential for a police officer’s ability to lead people, this is known as Ethical leadership. Burns (1978) highlights that a leader’s personality will provide the basis of leadership. Police Officers require an ethical morale while

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    Ill natured reaction from the populace regarding the effectiveness of police officers has and will continue to be an issue in our society. The constant change in public opinion, morals, finances, socially acceptable behaviors, and cultural diversity limits the potential for implementation of a concrete model of law enforcement policy and procedure. In order to maintain the proper balance between law enforcement operations and the changing social dynamic it is imperative to measure the needs of

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    one of a police officer. Though it may be the most dangerous career in America, the job of a police officer comes with many benefits, such as good pay and the satisfaction of saving lives, gradually helping to make the world

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    Police Officer Training

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    Center Survey of nearly 8,000 officers, 76% of the men and women polled stated that they had been "More reluctant to use force when it is appropriate" (Morin, Parker, Stepler & Mercer, 2017). This is a very serious issue in American society. Officers are not confident in their ability to perform required duties. This is most likely due to the ongoing issues of training and negative opinion towards them. This lack of confidence is leading to dangerous encounters between officers and civilians. To remedy

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    Police Officer Scenarios

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    Police officers in Australia are exposed to a range of risks through their workplace. Some of the risks include manual risks / injury psychosocial risks / depression and post traumatic street disorder. The risks can vary according to what action the police officer is undertaking at the time of their job. It is imperative that the health and safety is taken into account and appropriate preventative strategies are in place to control and reduce the risks that the officers are exposed to on a daily

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    Police officers were implemented into society to be protectors of the public and to serve the community whenever they were in need of help or justice. They are here to enforce the “laws of the land” and to keep society safe from any harm. The police are suppose to be our “unsung heroes.” With this knowledge, citizens should respect these individuals and trust the officers to implement justice and protection. However, not all citizens respect the law enforcement or trust them. Many would like to see

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    To become a police officer, detective or criminal investigator, individuals must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old and capable of effectively meeting "rigorous physical and personal qualification standards." Candidates may also face disqualification if they possessed a felony conviction or drug use. All positions for the protective services are required to obtain at least a high school diploma or equivalent. However, many federal agencies and police departments require candidates to obtain

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    Police Officer Scenarios

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    Scenario 1 The role of a sergeant officer does not end with catching criminals and investigating various cases. A sergeant officer is also responsible for supervising the performance of his subordinates and evaluating them and these include disciplinary actions. Like other professionals, police officers are expected to behave properly and ethically inside and outside the workplace. Hence, it is important for them to act according to their code of ethics and maintain a good reputation. The first scenario

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    Eyes Have Seen Abuse by police officers and officers in penal institutions is a big subject in the media now. Turn to a news station and the chances of seeing at least on case are pretty high. The most unreported incidents, however, is actually assault on police officers and corrections officers. The media does not report these issues nearly as much as it tries to portray officer assault on criminals. Why is it that the media covers up the big issue of officer assault and reports the “innocent”

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    that police officers use, and it is on the police vehicles. They take pride to serve our community, take pride to protect our community, and take pride of wearing the badge on their uniforms. Our community wouldn’t be the same if we didn’t have the protection from them; if so there will be some disasters like some today. But yet, they get accused, getting name, and getting threaten for the things that happen consequently. When I was growing up, I hear all these sayings that “police officers are bad”

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