Hi, my name is Jennifer Retkofsky and I am majoring in Criminal Justice, with a focus on..........all things criminal justice. I have been going to Lakeland for a while and I am having a hard time really picking one thing to focus on. There are so many different careers to chose from and they all can go in various diections. I am taking this class because it is on a long list of required classes and I was curious as to what this class is really about. I am hoping that this class and the criminal
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justice organizations stems from the idea that awarding contracts to private companies that could run such services efficiently and effectively would potentially save and even earn the government money. (Nichols, 2010) To understand privatized policing we must first differentiate between police and private security force. Although both function as public safety officials and the duties performed are similar, they are two separate entities. “The term police typically refers to sworn officers working
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put the safety of all individuals regardless of their jurisdiction first at all cost. The Historical Development of the Police Department originated in London, England. It was a major component of the criminal justice system during the 18th Century Era under the English leaders. The citizens were responsible for their own safety and community. There was no training involved or pay for any services provided. During the 1840’s The Metropolitan America, focused on crime prevention verses post-crime
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on Proactive Policing Author Note Abstract Racial profiling has a long history in the United States. One that has routes in our culture, history, and psyche that have been established over the years by differences in social status, heritage, and demographics. A lot has been learned, evolved, addressed amidst ever changing views and necessitated tolerances. Racial profiling is unjust but in a time of heighten needs for security, law enforcement scrutiny, and improved policing standards and
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Crime and Its Relationship to Law Mitch Jones CJA/204 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 6/3/2014 James Smith Crime and Its Relationship to Law Crime is conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a federal government, state regulation, or local jurisdiction for which there is no legal justification or excuse. Crime has been around since the beginning of human civilization, from when one caveman bashed another caveman for any reason, originally crime was any action deemed immoral or against
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Women in Policing History, duties, and leadership roles Melissa Carpenter Genesee Community College Author Note This paper was prepared for Administration in Criminal Justice 205, Section 99, taught by Professor Bushen Abstract: The journey of women in policing and police leadership has been long and strewn with obstacles and issues. The aim of this paper is to examine and discuss women in the policing. This paper will attempt to discuss the struggles and problems women face when taking
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echoing through the night. Now more than ever communities are coordinating with law enforcement agencies to develop community policing programs and strategies. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (1995), “Indeed, communities that are suffering from crime are changing their interactions with the agencies of criminal justice system as the concepts of community policing, community prosecution, and community justice take on real meaning in cities and towns across the country” (p.1). Although the
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Critical Issues in Policing Chaz Gonzales CJA/214 Anthony Maez November 19, 2014 Critical Issues in Policing Policing is a vital occupation to hold and necessary for society to function properly without too much concern about dangerous situations. There are many factors that are critical and vital to police to do their jobs effectively. Some issues pertain to equipment and others just to scenarios faced out in the field and how to handle them. The most recognized danger in policing is of course
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and drive the level of drug use down. Several key components are involved in policing to evaluate the police policy/strategy being utilized: inputs, activities, outputs, objective outcomes, and subjective outcomes. Police resources/inputs were allocated and applied in City X through police activities to test policy evaluation of directed policing on street corner drug sales to reduce to amount of drug use. The policing activities consisted of directed police efforts collaborating undercover officers
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and science of the management, supervision and ethical leadership of a police agency (Us. Legal 2016). In today's world of policing the role of criminal justice, police administrator is a very complex and challenging job in today society. A police administrator has many different functions when it comes to his/her job description. The old tradition way of policing in the United States has changed drastically since 9/11 and the rise of terrorism. In hopes of becoming a police administrator in
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