Strengths And Weaknesses Of Local Policing

“Community policing is, in essence, a collaboration between the police and the community that identifies and solves community problems” (U.S. Department of Justice, 1994, p. vii). Throughout the years, community policing has become a more popular strategy to help law enforcement officials control and deter crime; however, some areas across the United States has had problems in the past with communities and law enforcement working together to ensure a secure and safe environment. Although it is an officer’s duty to maintain order, keep the peace, and solve problems within the area he or she

The first con for community policing is some departments are using the term as an aggressive law enforcement tactic in certain areas. Cops could use for showing their presence among the people where there is no need for them. The community does not know what is going on and the cops are keeping the people in the dark that cerate distrust among everyone. Now you have resentment among both police and the local people. Might be seen as harassment by police when show aggressive.

Undoubtedly the thought of a National Police Force in the U.S. seems somewhat intimidating and not something American society would willingly accept, but, in reviewing countries such as England, France, Germany, and Israel, there appear to be some advantages to such a centralized force. While we appreciate the freedom of localized law enforcement whether police, sheriff or otherwise, the lack of a consistent standardized operating procedure for all agencies creates issues in the implementation/administering of the law as seen in recent months. While it would seem the cons of a national police force would outweigh that of the pros, it is worth taking into consideration when we look at those countries that have implemented such systems and have

Law Enforcement officers have one of the most critical jobs in the United States. Their lives are always on the line and they are of high regards. This means they cannot fail! The results of their jobs do not only depend on their actions but also on the people. What this means is the community has a huge role when it comes to solving crime. Though many people may not believe it, they are the key to a successful crime prevention community. The people of the United States don’t really understand both the positive and negative effects that community policing actually brings. Some may say it is very dangerous based on their experiences. Others may say it’s the best way to do away with crime. Today the two will be compared and put to test by true officers serving our country. The facts will be stated and questions will be answered. Let’s take a look at what community policing is really all about!

The increase of the municipal system, and having standards for such systems is why the police departments are like it is not. From centuries and centuries of having vague ideas about what the police officers do and why the police offers are doing what they do, the unification of the police department is just would change how we answer those questions. In the United States southern region, their use of the policing departments was similar to the north but had some dissimilar roots or causes for the change in the various cities policing departments. Reformation of the police department from very scattered policy of ideas to a nationwide acceptance of the various roots in the basic police department is revolution of the police

Law enforcement agencies tend to tug of war over controlling the crime for the good of society. To maintain peace, order and a high quality of life with freedom attached. Then the other side of the rope is law enforcement tends to use the power delegated to control society as to how those in the high positions of power dictate. Public safety may take precedence over individuals’ rights at times. For example, a curfew being in effect can be a disadvantage because this is more of a mass punishment procedure. Obviously not everyone involved is guilty but that is the way public order works at times. With the ever-present need to

On the local and state levels of policing, for they are similar in organization and management. The federal level of

From the end of the political era to the 1970s policing went through these changes. The professional era of policing led to the police forgetting the bond with the communities and an attitude of “us vs. them” The strengths of this era are mostly still used today. First would be the technology change. In the era police started using automobiles and radios and it allowed for faster responses and better communication. The police officers also became professional and had to take a standardized tests which established civil service which helped in the hiring and securities of the jobs of the police officers. They also received adequate training for the job. The biggest difference and strength from the political era to the professional era was the separation of the politics out of the police. The biggest weakness of this era was the separation of the police with the community along with the police ‘code of silence’ which kept everything within the department hush-hush. The type of policing that was done during this time was all reactive while doing random patrol and catching all the “bad guys” (Miller &

Policing in America underwent a major paradigm shift in the way that law enforcement was carried out – this shift was known as a shift from the Political Era to the Professional (Reform) Era (Roberg, Novak, Cordner, & Smith, 2015). This switch in eras happened in the United States during a period branded as the Progressive Era, when many “types of problems … began to be addressed not only in the public sector but also in private enterprise” (Roberg et al., 2015, p. 41). This movement affected the United States and the American life since it functioned on the ideas that there should be “(1) honest and efficiency in government, (2) more authority for public officials (and less for politicians), and (3) the use of experts to respond to specific

Historically, local police agencies have little or no communication with any agencies outside their own, the creation of Joint Terrorism Task Forces provides very little in the way of relaying or relieving intelligence. Also, "Police, especially local police officers, are used to exercising discretion" meaning, they will do very little to compromise their flexibility and/or professional judgements. This, along with the competition with state law enforcement for market shares, becomes an even more complex problem to handle. (Cordner, Scarborough 2010)

Different officers may have different ways to contribute to partnerships. For example, patrol officers have a unique position to help monitor and supervise supervisees (Parent and Snyder, 1999). Patrolling gives officers access to the supervisee and their social networks which can help provide knowledge of their activity (La Vigne, N. G., Solomon, A. L., Beckman, K. A., Dedel, K., & Center, J. P., 2006), this can be very valuable especially in cases which community corrections officers are mostly in their office and not in the field (Thornton et al. 2006). This can help with intervening before recidivism occurs due to being able to foresee issues that the supervisee may be having. This may help law enforcement officers prevent certain crime

I chose this article because of my interest in police accountability, trust, and issues that stem from enforcing laws that we have discussed in class. I dislike a centralized approach to most things, especially policing. I find the recent marijuana legislation in Washington and Colorado interesting due to their stark contrast to other state and federal laws regarding marijuana regulation. The policing of laws that have proven to be ineffective and cause more problems than they solve has long been a concern of mine. These laws are often created by those in power whom are out of touch with reality and often do not reflect what the general public desires. Decentralizing police forces will reduce the attention required to enforcing certain laws and policies, therefore adding a more personal environment of policing to each district. Theoretically, a person running for the office of Police and Crime Commissioner would be voted in by constituents who care about the state of policing in their local communities and want to see a positive change.

In society the police officers roles is to effectively enforce laws, police officers are accountable to arrest offenders when they committed crimes, stop all crime to the best of their ability, keeping the peace as much as possible, and also be able to provide services to neighborhoods citizens when needed. The police officers responsibilities can range from a small task to a much dangerous task, some of the people take the police officers for granted. Without polices officers this world would be no good at all crime would be happen from left to right. As the people of the world and community we need to get more involved with, we have to as whole help them as control the crime and maintain orders they can’t do it all by themselves. I truly feel and know that lessened community policing will

In this paper I would be identifying, compare, and contrast the policing function at the local, state, and federal organizational levels. I would be Analyzing how the organizational, management, administration, and operational functions at these three organizational levels are similar or different and why. Also I would be identifying the leadership characteristics and responsibilities pertaining to each organizational level.

Small town Holdrege, Nebraska is where I decided to look a little further into law enforcement on the State level. There are quite a few State Troopers in this area, or it seems to be that way anyways. I contacted Sargent John Wagner for an interview. I have to say these men/women in uniform are slightly intimidating. I’m not sure if it is the uniform, or the fact I grew up thinking these officers of the law are just that scary. I guess we shall see once we begin the interview.