...Running Head: Concept of Police Personality Paper Concept of Police Personality Paper John, Doe CJA/333 June 10, 2012 Instructor This paper is a position paper on the concept of police personality. The paper focuses on unique traits versus socialization and experience. In this paper, I select one viewpoint and explain why it makes the most sense to me. According to Twersky-Glasner (2005), kinds of people who apply for jobs as a police officer may have specific personality traits, such as authoritarianism, distrust, aggression, and self-doubt. These types of traits police agencies do not want to hire. However, they may not be able to avoid such hires because personality traits might develop through socialization and experience. A person who has the authoritarianism trait may have a huge influence on people. Along with that, an individual with the authoritarianism trait may also have the ability to take charge in circumstances that call for a firm, and self-confident, person to take over. However, this type of officer may not know when to stop being controlling. Individuals who have distrust traits may have disbelief, and mistrust issues when they encounters a person. Police officers with this kind of personality trait may experience negative effects on their career. One negative effect of the distrust trait is an officer might obtain quick readiness to fire a weapon, or behave with misuse of force. Some applicants display the aggression trait. People with...
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...designed to measure how well the candidates communicate, solve problems, handle change, deal with stress, and manage subordinates, in addition to determining whether they have the specific skills and abilities required to perform the job. Employees affect an organization’s performance and profitability, and hiring qualified people costs the company time and money. Although the process of designing and developing job specific tests can sometimes be costly, selection tests can be quite cost effective in the long run as they help organizations match candidates’ skills, personality, and behaviour to job requirements, decreasing turnover and improving employee morale. Pre-employment tests can also greatly increase hiring effectiveness as they improve the organization’s ability to make accurate and objective hiring decisions about a candidate’s compatibility with the competencies required for a specific position....
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...Case Study: Officer Robert Barton Paper Marcellus Brown CJA/474 May 9, 2016 Theresa Cruz When Officer Barton joined the police, He wanted to be an up standing cop and do everything by the book. After graduating from the academy he wanted to preserve the peace and a goal of protecting people and society from criminals. Officer Barton grew up in a small town and was raised in a middle class family and was not ready for the experience of police life. When Officer Barton graduated from the academy and joined the police force, he realized that his views had changed once he hit the streets. Officer Barton wanted to be part of the group and by doing so he sacrificed his standards so he could be accepted. Protecting citizens and catching people who break the law is the core mission of a police officer. But, it is apparent that in some law enforcement agencies the mission is to protect each other. Being from different backgrounds, the officers quickly assimilated into a new sub-culture. Depending on what side of the group you were on, the mind set of us against them was embedded in the culture of law enforcement agencies and it did not take long for Officer Barton to change. Officer Barton was transferred to a new task force that monitored and arrested gang members. Task forces are usually small groups of law enforcement officers and when Barton was transferred he thought it would be a good place to fight...
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...Construct and Support an Argument By Brian J Dunn NWMBA12M2 MGT/521 Instructor: CEASAR ELPIDIO Workshop 2 Assignment Due March 4, 2010 Submitted March 4, 2010 Introduction To pursue my MBA degree or not, that is the question? In the decision to pursue my MBA, there were other questions too. Do I feel like continuing my education, do I want to pay back the additional student loans, will a Masters degree increase my chances of a new career, promotions, or new opportunities? In this paper, I will construct and support an argument based on my decision to pursue my MBA. I will also include the results from the Jungian Personality self-assessment, which is a tool to assist me with how others perceive me. The Jungian self-assessment test rated me as an ENTJ, so it will be interesting to explore the characteristics of this “type.” Constructed Argument I have always been taught that getting a good education will lead to a higher quality of life. Does this mean that only possessing a high school diploma will lead to a lessened quality of living? From a personal standpoint, no! Until I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in 2009 my standard of living had been just fine for me. I was able to purchase a home, cars, basically all of my necessities were being met as I was able to sustain great paying jobs in the environmental field for the last 13 years. I did not go to school to get into the environmental field, I just happened upon an opportunity that was...
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... The core objective of undertaking recruitment and selection is to ensure that an organization has a reliable workforce with requisite skills and talents that befit the open positions (Armstrong & Armstrong, 2011). Recruitment, therefore, is searching or attracting a sufficient number of candidates who will then be subjected to interviews and tests. Selection, on the other hand, is a process of rejection; it involves scrutinization of the numerous numbers of candidates who had applied for the open position (Dessler, 2004). Through the selection process, the interviewing team ensures that the best candidate of all is hired to fill the vacant position (Noe, 2006).In this paper, therefore, I have developed a comprehensive recruitment and hiring plan for New York police department. Essential Elements of the Job The open positions entail recruitment and hiring of most competent and qualified police officers. There is a need to restore the police image and reputation among the members of the public. The new recruits will serve to enhance security and at the same time not infringe on the public interest. The officers will also participate in public sensitization and awareness programs to create mutual understanding with the community. Mutual understanding and cooperation between the police and the community is critical for the promotion of security programs as this region is cosmopolitan. The newly recruited officers will also conduct thorough investigations on...
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...Awarded___________ | For Office Use Only__________ | Final Grade_________ | Moderation required: yes/no | Tutor______________________ | Date _______________ | TABLE OF CONTENTS NO | TOPIC | PAGE | 1 | FRONT PAGE | 1 | 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS | 2 | 3 | ARTICLE 1 | 3-5 | 4 | ARTICLE 2 | 6-9 | 5 | REFERENCES | 10 | ARTICLES 1 Two teachers charged under OSA over UPSR leaks SEREMBAN: The Sessions Court here had to be adjourned for more than three hours after the prosecution decided to amend the charge against two Tamil school teachers allegedly involved in the recent leak of several UPSR papers. The prosecution team led by Wan Shaharudin Wan Ladin had initially planned to charge L. Subbarau@Kamalanathan, 34, and Murugan Palanisamy, 26, under the Malaysian Examinations Council Act 1980 for being in possession of several pages of the Maths, Science and Tamil papers in their mobile phones. The prosecution team then told the court of the amendment as the proceedings were about to begin yesterday. Judge B. Jagjit Singh allowed it and when the proceedings commenced, the two were charged under Section 8 (1)(c) of the Official Secrets Act 1972, which provides...
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...Organizational Management And Operations Paper Team A University of phoenix CJA 484 Dwayne Carr April 27, 2015 Organizational Management and Operations Paper While the criminal justice system can be viewed as on whole entity, there are different levels of organization. Within these different organizational levels comes varying degrees of functionality. The three organizational levels include local, state, and federal police functions. Each of which are responsible for certain aspects pertaining to the criminal justice organization. As the organizational levels progress, the functionality and responsibility of each grows. Each level has a little more power than the one beneath it. Overall each is of extreme importance to the criminal justice system, but each have their own functional priorities. This is to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall organization through splitting up the responsibilities of each level. Each level of policing has different organizational, administrative, management, and operational functions. While the setup may appear to be similar amongst each, there will be slight variations dependent upon on the function of the level. The management and leadership styles will vary based on the operations. Different operations will call for different styles of leadership, and this will show in the various operational functions of policing. Policing is more than what meets the eye...
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...Final Paper Nick Beech Fort Hays State University A contemporary analysis of the term “white collar crime” is as pertinacious as various concepts within the realm of the Criminal Justice System. According to fbi.gov, there are a host of crimes ranging from health care fraud to computer crime amassed under the umbrella of white collar crime. In addition, the term is widely utilized by both criminologists and sociologists alike, incorporating a mass of non-violent behaviors related to pecuniary fraud. Beyond the fundamental description, currently there is a pervasive inaptness and disciplinary criticism of the definition and application of white collar crime. An assortment of criminologists with the focal point being on state and federal law, contend that many of the behaviors society believes to be white collar crimes are in fact not crimes at all. Short of a statute to delineate whether specific conduct is labeled as a criminal violation of law, behaviors tend to be categorized by individual standards rather than in the context. An individual evaluation of what is or is not deviant allows for a subjective approach that softens the scientific objectivity of criminology (Tappan 1977). Furthermore, the Criminal Justice system was assembled upon the foundation of individual culpability. This presents difficulties when criminal acts involve cooperative intricacies. The penalty phase in regards to the corporate criminal action was not intended to impose sanctions against groups...
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...human civilization started though it has indeed changed its form to a large extent. Amongst all the occupations mentioned, six are chosen which are quite different from each other and are quite prevalent in the society. After those different evaluation criteria which are used by the individual before selecting a job is made, and from all the possible factors, some important ones like income, job security, interest, skills, social status, risk and comfort are considered to be important. A decision matrix is prepared and three respondents are asked to give their ranking to the different criteria of evaluation. The findings of the matrix are discussed after that. The last part of the report explains how the factors like demographics and personality affect the decision making process when selecting a job. Interesting findings are shown throughout the report evidencing how different individuals are different from each other when it comes to making...
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...Personality Leadership and Learning Style Discovering what type of leader I am has required some self-assessment. I was able to glean a new perspective on my leadership abilities by taking a few surveys/tests to find out my personality, leadership, and learning style. I was surprised at the accuracy of the survey/test outcomes. One of the tests was the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI); this test defined my personality type as an ENFJ (extraversion, intuition, feeling, judgment). I identify very much with the description of ENFJ. When taking the Self-Assessment Tests: The Grossman & Valiga Leadership Characteristics and Skills Assessment I was assessed as having good perception of a good leader, but only moderate perceived leadership ability. This was confirmed when I took the Davis Plus assessment my score of 44 “suggests I am using key leadership skills well—but I ask a co-worker or partner for his or her opinions, to be more certain. These assessments are impressively accurate in my opinion. I believe that knowledge is power. By understanding my personality type, leadership, and learning style, I have clearly gained some insight into my strengths and weaknesses. It opens opportunities for growth where I am weak and builds confidence in my strengths. Finding out that the MBTI test defined my personality type, as an ENFJ was very interesting. It is easy to digest such a lovely representation of my personality...
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...Employee Selection and Training Paper Jill Holman PSY/435 July 13, 2015 Tammy Franklin Employee Selection and Training Paper Industrial/organizational psychologists focus on using psychology in the workplace. This includes helping the employers create a more comfortable environment for the employees to work. The reassurance of an effective work environment increases productivity in the workplace. Industrial/organizational psychology understands the needs of the employer as well as the employees. The goal of the industrial/organizational psychologist is to promote obliging workspaces to promote healthier communication between management and employees. The selection and training process of the industrial/organizational psychology varies, depending on the occupation, though the core values remain the same. The industrial/organizational psychologist is looking for competent individuals who bring value to an organization. The method of selection is a meticulous progress of scrutiny that ranges from the military, to the medical field, into social services, and also the public school system. In this paper, social service work will be examined. Though selection is important, the steps of training employees are equally imperative. Altogether, this comes with concerns that could include legal and ethical obligations as organizations attempt to hire the right individual for the job. Industrial/Organizational Psychology to Select & Train Employees Some large corporate companies...
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...Theories and Change 1 Running Head: Leadership Theories and Change A Review of Leadership Theories and Possible Changes to Police Leadership Randy L. Conyers University of Central Florida Leadership Theories and Change 2 Abstract Throughout the history of law enforcement, leaders have used many different styles to lead employees. From the early styles of Autocratic and Laissez-Faire to Participative (democratic), Transactional and Transformational leadership. Leadership within policing has evolved over the years in some organizations to a more participative style and yet there are still leaders who cling to an antiquated domineering style. The purpose of this paper identified trait theories, leadership theories and change strategies that have molded or are molding the policing culture. Change must occur if the culture of police organizations are going to meet the demands of the 21st century and several issues affecting this change were discussed. An in-depth review of the transactional and transformational styles of leadership was seen as being the styles that a leader in the 21st century would want to use to meet the needs of their employees and motivate them toward success and self-actualization. Although no empirical research is completed in this paper, the literature reviewed and previous research indicate that the transformational style of leadership augments the transactional style, but...
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...Robin B. Arslanian Professor Long English 122 12 October 2011 How to Succeed in Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) The career as a Crime Scene Investigator, better known as CSI, can be very rewarding. To help catch the “bad guys”, to me, can be very satisfying. My goal is by the end of this paper you will learn how to become a CSI, the first steps to take once you get to a crime scene, what to expect in the courtroom and hopefully how much fun a career as a CSI can be. Being a CSI is definitely not for the faint at heart, some crime scenes can be gruesome. If you think being a CSI is like you watch on television you are sadly mistaken. Television glamorizes the long hours it takes to get DNA results or fingerprint identification. These types of results can take days to weeks. This can be very frustrating to the investigator who is being pressured by the prosecutors, the lead detective on the case and by the families for information. How you analyze the crime scene and what you find out in the lab can mean the difference between a conviction and an acquittal. Your education is the most important quality and resource you can have in any career. However, for a CSI it is of utmost importance. You will need at the very least an Associate’s degree in either Criminal Justice with a forensics background, or better yet a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science. It is suggested that if you have a Bachelor’s degree you should go for your Masters; it will make you a...
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...Position Paper on Bullying in the Schools Prevalence of Bullying Behavior Peer victimization is a significant problem in U.S. schools. In 1999, an estimated 5% of students ages 12 through 18 reported fearing attack or harm at school (U.S. Department of Education [USDE], 2000). In a recent national study, Nansel, et al. (2001) found that about 30% of 6 t h - through 10 t h -grade students had been involved in bullying incidents with moderate or frequent regularity. Similar prevalence rates can be found in the state of Florida. For example, in a study by Bully Police, USA, they found that of the 2, 701, 022 school age children in Florida, approximately 442, 157 students were involved in bullying. Defining Bullying Researchers commonly define peer victimization or bullying as a negative act of aggression (or oppression) which is unprovoked, is deliberately intended to cause harm, is carried out repeatedly over time and involves an actual and/or perceived imbalance of power in which the aggressor or group of aggressors are physically or psychologically more powerful than the victim (Boulton & Underwood, 1992; Farrington, 1993; Olweus, 1999; Rigby, 1996; Smith & Thompson, 1991). To clarify further, the USDE (1998) indicates that bullying can take the form of physical abuse (e.g., hitting, punching), verbal abuse (e.g., name-calling, threats), emotional abuse (e.g., ostracizing, humiliating, maliciously gossiping, rating/ranking personal characteristics...
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...Organizational Behavior Taking a Detailed Look Inside Police Settings Organizational Behavior Taking a Detailed Look Inside Police Settings Project Introduction Our group consisted of four members – Danielle Clark, Jessica Grupposo, Davida Muldrow, and Jennifer Zajac. Together we took a detailed look into organizational behaviors as they pertain to a police setting. Using concepts from our course, the movie Training Day, and other resources we analyzed a variety of theories as they apply to police officers and their organizations. Our project was accomplished by dividing the main ideas in our text among our four group members who then used individual judgment to apply the concepts. We remained focused on key organizational behavioral theories such as individual attitudes and behaviors, teamwork, communication, power & politics, and organizational culture. We did learn the principles of organizational behavior overlap a great deal. Although each of us was discussing entirely different theories they all tied into one another in some way. For the purpose of this paper, the movie Training Day is about an LAPD narcotics officer, Detective Alonzo Harris, played by Denzel Washington. Harris is the head of a street unit and is responsible for training an honest and ethical rookie cop named Jake Hoyt, played by Ethan Hawke. The entire film takes place on their first day out together as Detective Harris shows Jake how to run the streets the way he thinks is best. Detective...
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