...Post 9/11 The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of interagency collaboration in the criminal justice system, the changes that were made and lessons learned following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In the wake of the events that followed the 9/11 attacks many problems were revealed within the criminal justice system, especially those affecting the law enforcement community. One of those problems was the lack of interaction between the police departments and other local/state law enforcement with the federal law enforcement agencies. Local law enforcement agencies are the primary responders to any incident of crime or terror, therefore developing a better interagency collaboration in order to share information is essential in order to prevent future attacks. Prior to the 9/11 attacks many of the agencies believed in keeping information within their own realm due to protocols and security clearances. These criminal justice agencies each had pieces to a puzzle, but because these agencies never worked together, those pieces would never be put together to reveal the bigger picture. The 9/11 events revealed the lack of interaction and set about a positive change that would impact the way the criminal justice system approached their problem solving. One of those changes was the reorganization of the federal law enforcement agencies, including the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration (Brown, 2007)...
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...the relationship between the U.S. government and the policing organizations throughout the United States, we must first understand policing organizations. American police departments are setup in organizational structures and administrative styles that are a bureaucratic organization. This bureaucratic form exists because it is the most effective means to date that has been developed for organizing and directing many different activities in the pursuit of a common goal. Even though this setup is considered the most effective, there are several problems with this form of organization. First, inflexibility and the inability to adapt to external changes have made the department fail to respond to changes in crime. Second, the breakdown of communication in department with important information not reaching the people that needs it. Third, it is self-serving, keeping the department out-of-touch with community concerns. Fourth, it leads to morale problems. Another negative aspect is the informal aspect; this consists of hierarchies, informal relationships, cliques, friendship patterns and temporary collaborations, which conflicts with the professionalism that the department is supposed to exhibit, to follow written departmental rules. The United States does not have federal agencies responsible for supervising police departments or ensuring standards are upheld. There are some minimum standards for police organizations, which are required by the government. This is where the relationship...
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...State Police High Performance Teams Analysis The State Police for any state uses the advances of a flexible, fluid interchanging operational structure. The State Police high performance teams become more than functioning officers behind the wheel of a police cruiser, at the controls of the helicopter, or underwater saving a child. Every high performance or learning team uses and involves group decisions for each situation may change at a moment’s notice. The elements for excellent high performance team-builds show in the supporting information. The advances of biometric, information, and electronic technology create the help each high performance, or learning organization needs for social survival. High Performance and Learning Team Elements The essential elements for building high performance police and learning teams begin three important stages; engaging, enabling, and energizing (Building Teamwork, 2012). The engaging stage defines first three elements as purpose, commitment, and trust. Starting with purpose for using the specialized team and goals. The reasoning foundation shows details for the operational support and resources for achieving the organizational goals. The commitment stage defines decisions of each individual in a team for becoming close-knit unit calmly working together. This collection of talented individuals agree to commit dedicated time, and training to achieve the goals for success. The importance of team trust shows a conscious commitment of each...
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...Program Denrick Lewis CJ 521 October 2, 2012 Neighborhood Crime Prevention Program Introduction Neighborhood crime prevention program is part of a comprehensive package that is implemented to deter and prevent crime within neighborhoods by involving the residents. It involves a neighborhood watch where people watch over their neighbors’ safety. It works through neighbors within a residence who are supposed to look out for suspicious issues and incidents and report them to the police before anything happens (cityofboise.org, 2012). This helps in deterring potential crimes and offenders from committing their crimes. It ranges from block watch, community watch, home watch and citizen alert. Neighborhood crime prevention programs arose because of emphasis in the involvement of citizens in enhancing prevention of crime. It is one of the oldest programs of deterring crime in the United States. It was officially launched in 1972 where citizens were required to organize themselves and work with the police and other law enforcement authorities in deterring crime. Since its initiation, statistics have correlated it to safer neighborhoods. Overview of history and objectives In 1972, a model of neighborhood watch program was created by the National Sheriffs Association. It was in a search of a crime prevention program to address an increase in crime especially burglary (cityofboise.org, 2012). However, its development started towards the end of 1960s after the rape and death of Genovese...
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...College of technology Department of information technology Project proposal on online crime management system BY TSEGAY GEBREHIWET ID TER/1918/03 Contents 1. INRODUCTION 2 1.1Back ground of the organization 4 1.2 Mission 4 1.3 Vision 4 1.4Purpose 4 1.5 Tasks undertaken by the organization 5 2. Statement of the problem 5 2.1 Proposed System 6 3 Objective of the project 8 3.1General objective………………………………… 8 3.2 Specific objective…………………………………. 8 4.Scope of the project 9 5.Significance of the system 10 6. Methodology and tools 11 6.1 System development methodology…….. 11 6.2Programming and database tools………. 11 6.3 Hardware specifications hardwarerequirements…………………………… 12 7. Feasibility analysis 13 7.1 Economic feasibility……………………………. 14 7.2 Technical feasibility……………………………. 14 7.3Operational feasibility……………………………….. 14 8. Limitation and requirements 14 9. Data collection methodology 15 10. Time schedule 15 11.Buget analysis 16 Chapter one proposal 1. INRODUCTION * Peoples need their basic needs for survive their life in a good condition. * For their achievement of basic need the peoples need peace and security to full fill their basic need then peace and security is the key concept in the living environment for any work that you help for your life. * Governments and peoples support to peace and security for their sustainable development for their country. * Government and society needs to control any activity that face the development...
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...Sharing The sharing of information across any organization is essential in the mode of communication. The manner in which information is shared can be detrimental depending on the type of organizational structure. An efficient performance organization and a learning organization are two different types of organizational structures. The learning organization is open to constant adaptation and improvement to better change the organizations structures, processes and working practices (Antonoaie & Antonoaie, 2014). In a learning organization, everyone in the organization engages in continuous learning from the individual to the teams (Antonoaie & Antonoaie, 2014). The values and decision making is informed by all information that can be shared (Antonoaie & Antonoaie, 2014). This type of organization will function optimally in an organic design. Having an organic design typically means that the organization adapts to a changing environment, an adaptive culture, and has an innovation strategy (Daft, 2013). In a learning organization with everyone receiving information from all areas, empowered roles are better suited than tasks that are narrowly defined to a person (Daft, 2013). The strategic emphasis is on innovation instead of efficiency as is the case in an efficient performance organization. The efficient performance organization is focused on labor productivity and ways to improve efficiency (Daft, 2013). This type of organization focuses on a centralized structure that is hierarchical...
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...POLICE HISTORY SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 CJS 241 POLICE HISTORY The history of policing dates back several thousand years, to when there was no peace and order. Inhumane acts upon citizens was normal with religious, political, or military police acting as the law. Policing was unstable and unorganized. Citizens took the law into their own hands and served as judge, jury, and executioner. There was no such thing as being “innocent until proven guilty.” If the community believed an individual was guilty of a crime then the community would handle the offense themselves. Early English colonists brought with them to America many familiar concepts of policing based on their own policing systems. These policing systems evolved as time progressed, resulting in major differences in responsibilities and credentials within the legal system. Now, as the U.S. Policing is based on historic English policing, the more modern roles of such officials such as the sheriff, have little in common with their historic ancestors. (CJi) As a member of England’s elite social and political class, and fighting to improve the structure of the law enforcement for more than 30 years, history expresses itself and acknowledges this member as the “father” of modern policing, also known as Sir Robert Peel (Walker & Katz). You may ask who Sir Robert Peel is and how he impacted American Policing. Sir Robert Peel updated England's criminal code. He established the first modern police force in London, whose...
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...SAN MARCOS POLICE DEPARTMENT The San Marcos Police Department is the primary general service law enforcement agency of San Marcos, Texas. The department is currently comprised of 95 sworn officers and 35 full time administrative staff members. On the law enforcement front, it is here at the local level that the major advances against the problems of crime and order maintenance goes on. This paper will serve to explain several key administrative concepts related to the operations of the San Marcos Police Department. In particular, this paper will examine the organizational structure within the department, in addition to, motivation and leadership components. STRUCTURE The accepted patterns of police organizations follow closely those to be found in military service (Leonard, 1969). This appears to be a very logical development since a police organization is semi-military in character. Police departments tend to be organized with rank structures, utilize the usage of uniforms and incorporate many of the various artillery of the armed forces, designed in large measure to set cops apart from civilians and signal obvious membership in an organization that exerts the immediate force of the government (Crowper, 2000). Furthermore, within an organizational dimension, police departments fall under the classification of mechanistic organizations (Stojkovic, Kalinch & Klofas, 2008). This type of organization is commonly regarded by its traditional bureaucratic foundation, characterized...
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...based on a flexible and scalable response to hazards that can expand or contract as the need arises. At the scene of the incident, responders may come from multiple agencies that do not normally work together but can work efficiently due to the standardization of ICS (Porter 21). There are two classifications of ICS activities. These are incident and events. Incidents are the unplanned situations that necessitate response from various parties. Incidences include terrorism, natural disasters, and hazardous material spills. On the other hand, events are planned situations. Events require the emergency responders to preplan how to respond to emergencies. Some examples of events include parades, inaugurations, parties, concerts, and other state fairs. In ICS, all individuals participating in the operations report to only one supervisor. This helps in eliminating conflicting orders to the individuals (Porter 21). This greatly aids in improving the efficiency of the activities especially if the emergency responders have to expand them. Main Components of NIMS Preparedness Effective emergency management activities should have preparedness activities that are continuously undertaken prior to any potential incident. NIMS focus on five elements of preparedness: “planning; procedures and protocols; training and exercises; personnel, qualification, licensure and certification; and equipment certification” (FEMA 9). Preparedness is the first step in emergency management. Therefore...
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...would dispel every negative stereotype about police officers that exist. I was amazed by the humility of the officers and more importantly, their dedication to specific cases and individuals. Contrary to the sensationalized image of aggressive and egotistical police officers, the officers and chiefs were quick to praise one another and express gratitude. This created a team like environment and I felt every man and woman in that room was working together for a common good. I was surprised to learn how many people are involved in just one case-the arresting officers, detectives, street outreach workers, probation officers, to just name a few-and how seamlessly these individuals work together. I was especially impressed by the lengths the department is willing to go to protect at-risk individuals, such as the young drug dealer who was recently shot. The street outreach woman was particularly interesting, as she knew the drug dealer and his family when none of the officers did. To me, this demonstrated the importance of police departments collaborating with individuals and/or organizations that can offer essential insight to a community and its members. Lastly, it genuinely warmed my heart to hear about the various activities the NHPD offers neighborhood children. The Youth Police Initiative is a great way to introduce young men to a possible career path, but more importantly, teaches them the merits of hard work and also respect for police. The holiday parties at the substations and...
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...important in a learning organization in comparison to an efficient performance organization? Discuss how an organization’s approach to sharing information may be related to other elements of organization design such as: structure, tasks, strategy, and culture. Shared information is important in a learning organization in comparison to an efficient performance organization because it promotes interaction, communication, and collaboration. Shared information allows for ideas, data, experience, and experiments to be discussed allowing the organization probability to change, expand, and become successful while utilizing different techniques and processes. “A learning organization follows the horizontal structure which disbands the vertical structure by flattening the distance between managers at the top of the organization and putting emphasis on self directed teams, which include members from several functional areas creating less boundaries” (Daft, 2010, p.31). In a learning organization there are different departments and the roles within the department can continually change. Information within a learning organization provides communication with staff as well as the population it is serving. A learning organization promotes change, improvement, involvement, and awareness. Chapter 1: What are some differences that one might anticipate among the expectations of stakeholder for a nonprofit organization versus a for-profit...
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...U.S. Department of Justice DE PA ME RT NT OF J US CE TI Bureau of Justice Assistance IJ J O F OJJ D P B RO J US T I C E P Bureau of Justice Assistance Understanding Community Policing A Framework for Action MONOGRAPH S G OVC RA MS Office of Justice Programs N BJ A C E I OF F Bureau of Justice Assistance Understanding Community Policing A Framework for Action MONOGRAPH August 1994 NCJ 148457 Bureau of Justice Assistance This document was prepared by the Community Policing Consortium, supported by grant number 93–DD–CX–K005, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Bureau of Justice Assistance Response Center 633 Indiana Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20531 800–421–6770 The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Office for Victims of Crime. ii Monograph Acknowledgments The Bureau of Justice Assistance wishes to thank Stephen J. Gaffigan, Director of Operations, Community Policing Consortium for supervising and coordinating the preparation of this document with the Consortium Management...
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...The author(s) shown below used Federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Justice and prepared the following final report: Document Title: Lake County, California, Arrest Policies Project: A Process Evaluation Author(s): Brenda K. Uekert Ph.D. Document No.: 201874 Date Received: September 2003 Award Number: 98-WE-VX-0012 This report has not been published by the U.S. Department of Justice. To provide better customer service, NCJRS has made this Federallyfunded grant final report available electronically in addition to traditional paper copies. Opinions or points of view expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Institute for Law and Justice 1018 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia Phone: 703-684-5300 Fax: 703-739-5533 E-Mail: ilj@ilj.org Lake County, California, Arrest Policies Project A Process Evaluation April 5, 2000 Prepared by Brenda K. Uekert, Ph.D. Prepared for Lake County, California National Institute of Justice Violence Against Women Office Introduction The Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies Program encourages jurisdictions to implement mandatory or pro-arrest policies as an effective domestic violence intervention that is part of a coordinated community response. Congress appropriated funds for the Arrest Program under the Violence Against Women Act (1994). The Program assumes that the arrest of a...
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...Assignment 2: Critical Infrastructure Protection Strayer University Introduction In the wake of a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or emergency, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is prepared to respond. DHS primary responsibilities are combatting terrorism, securing boarders, enforcing immigration laws, safeguarding cyberspace, and responding to natural disasters. Coordination with the federal response teams and partnerships with local, state, and private sectors, enhance the DHS response tactics in a national emergency. Department of Homeland Security Mission, Operations, and Responsibilities The Department of Homeland Security’s mission is to keep America safe, protected, and resilient from various elements that threaten the country. As identified by (dhs.gov, 2013) DHS has three key concepts that strategies are based upon security, resilience, and customs and exchange. The process that defines homeland security missions and incorporates the key concepts is the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). DHS missions are spread across the enterprise and do not only cover DHS. The delegated missions define in detail how to prevent, protect, respond, recover, secure, ensure resilience, and facilitate customs and exchange as noted by (dhs.gov, 2013). Department of Homeland Security operations encompass five core objectives. The objectives covered under DHS are prevention of terrorism and enhancing security; secure and manage our boarders; enforce and administer...
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