Criminal justice covers the entire system of our law. From the police through the courts to correctional facilities and also covering probation and parole. As a criminal justice major, I am learning more and more about how the legal system works. Here I am going to share a part of it and ask for your […]
Tag Archives: Community Policing
So-called paramilitary police organizations struggle with the concept of community policing in many ways. This paper will explore the origins, evolution and influence of paramilitary groups and their structure in modern polities and why this mode of structure conflicts with community policing efforts. Whether one uses the term semi-military or quasi-military or paramilitary, the definition, […]
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Police officers protect the public, save lives and enforce the law. Their skills can be priceless to someone in a crisis situation. If you are considering applying to the police academy, and are wondering how much police officers earn, this information can be found easily online. The salaries of Texas police officers vary by city. […]
“He who saves the nation does not break the law” (Napoleon). The purpose of this assignment is to define police culture, deviation from the norm, acceptable behavior and suggestions on how to improve the organizational culture that promotes police misconduct. What I hope to highlight is the traditional, historical purpose of the police force and […]
Racism and prejudice have had an impact on everyday life in society for thousands of years. In America, it began when white settlers first met Native Americans and took from them their land. For Africans, it began when the first slaves were brought here from Africa 375 years ago, continued after slavery with legal segregation […]
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OLD SAYBROOK – The Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce is charting its course with a new executive director and a move to a brand new home. Judy Sullivan became the new executive director of the Old Saybrook Chamber of Commerce on January 29 after being voted into the chamber’s board. Previously serving as Executive Director […]
“Some cannot control crime and maintain order by themselves” (McCamey, 2003). This place is very pressing for the implementation of community policing. The number of citizens who cut the account gives credit to police officers. The only way to fight and control crime is through cooperation between the police and the community. When someone says […]
It’s summer, and that means it’s the perfect time to have a block party! Although it sounds like a lot of work to plan a party for everyone living on your block, it doesn’t have to be. These suggestions and ideas, coupled with your own, will help you not only coordinate a block party, but […]
Over 2 million Americans are currently incarcerated in the United States. Statistics are being touted-on television, over the radio and in about every other email that slips past this author’s filter-that law enforcement is the next upcoming career. You have a future in law enforcement or homeland security.” Colleges and Universities are publicizing and promoting […]