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Police Brutality Is Not Necessary"
Introduction: The Police Department has a duty to protect and serve in the public's best interest. Working in this particular profession, at times, can be very dangerous. Many men and women who wear the police uniform are put into positions where excessive force is necessary; however, there are many instances where it is not. Causes of Police Brutality: The factors that trigger into whether police abuse their power are race, religion, socioeconomic status, and treatment
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Police Corruption
In Edwin J. Deltarres' book Character and Cops he explores three hypotheses for police corruption in the United States. Some are somewhat historical, but they are still relevant to the problem of corruption today. The first hypothesis is called "the society at-large" theory by former Chicago Police Superintendent O. W. Wilson. Wilson was superintendent of the Chicago Police Department during the early nineteen sixties. The second hypothesis is called the "structural" theory. The third
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Police Corruption
How many times have you witnessed a local police officer receiving a free cup of coffee or doing something immoral or illegal and getting away with it just because of the fact that he or she is "the law"? The first example may seem petty but is still in all illegal. This can be referred to as police corruption. The definition of police corruption is "the abuse of police authority for personal or organizational gain."
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Police Discretion
Police Discretion David Gonzalez University of Phoenix Introduction to Policing CJA/370 Professor John W. Feltgen June 23, 2005 Abstract In this paper I will discuss police discretion and the use of these discretionary powers in the law enforcement workplace. I will explore the mythical aspects of police discretionary powers and the source of this myth. I will further discuss the control of discretionary authority. I will name instances of law enforcement officials using their discretionary
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Police officer Training Curriculum
POLICE OFFICER TRAINING CURRICULUM The curriculum that is devised for a police officer is very important to the police officer and his or her success in their chosen career path. An officer's training is also very important to the community in which they serve and the department in which they work. An officer must receive training in a variety of fields to help them be a well-rounded police officer. Officers receive training in such areas
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Police officers
It is easy to point out a number of stereotypes in America that we see today. In the movie "Crash" all different stereotypes are given in detail and the trails and tribulations each character goes through. The one i found most facincating throughout the film is the police officers. In the movie police officers and shown as egotistical jerks that use their power with the law abusively which is what most people think of police
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Police Professionalism
Police Professionalism By: Loren Hensley Police officers have a very reputable job, meaning they must be professional at all times. The job of a police officer is to protect and to serve the public. Since most of their time is spent in the public eye, they are expected to maintain professional behavior. The first step in projecting their professionalism is their dress. They should be dressed neatly, and according to the uniform regulations of their
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Police Pursuits
Dangers of Police Pursuits January 2006 Abstract Debate rages over whether high-speed pursuits are justified. And consensus is growing among local and national law enforcement for the need for stricter controls to dictate when, where and why police engage in such potentially deadly car chases. The written pursuit policies of 47 state law enforcement agencies and the nation's 25 largest cities were subjected to comparative analysis. Qualitative analysis of the policies focused on factors justifying
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Police Role Descriptions in the Media
Police Role Descriptions in the Media Depiction, in analytic philosophy, is pictorial representation; however, not all representation with a picture is depiction. Alternative analyzes hold that depiction is a symbol system, which is syntactically dense, semantically dense and rather replete, or that it should be defined by a perceptual effect such as illusion, seeing-in, and imaginary seeing, or experienced resemblance. Another approach is to define depictive representation by recognition abilities. Other debates about the nature
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Policing
Name: Tennessee v. Garner Citation: No. 83-1035, 83-1070 (1985) Facts: On October 3, 1974, Memphis Police Officers Hymon and Wright were dispatched to answer a "prowler inside call." When the police arrived at the scene, a neighbor gestured to the house where she had heard glass breaking and that someone was breaking into the house. While one of the officer radioed that they were on the scene, the other officer went to the rear of
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Policing in America
Policing as we know it today has developed from various political, economic, and social forces. To better understand the role of police in United States society, one has to know the history of how policing became what it is today. The following paper discusses the views of the historical context of police which helps us better understand how political, economic, and social forces have shaped the social institution of policing. First, in "The Evolving Strategy
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Policy Analysis Project
Policy Analysis Project In recent years our newspapers, televisions, and radios have been inundated with news stories about sexual offenders and sexual predators. Stories such as the kidnapping and murder of Polly Klass, Carlie Brucia, Amber Hagerman, and Jessica Lunsford have shocked the nation. Sex offenders and predators commit despicable acts; however, their acts seem more despicable when they are committed upon the most venerable members of our society, our children. Even with the new
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Policy and Practices
A. GENERAL STATEMENT Policy and practices shall be consistent with all applicable Federal, State and local laws. We adhere to all personnel practices, such as minimum wages, Workers' Compensation and Fair Employment Practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and do no discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nation origin, age, or disability with regard to employment or recruitment. The Administrator will be responsible for implementing the following personnel policies and practices.
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Policy Maker:1
of a convicted murderer. Depending on where the criminal was convicted, the consequences they face can change their life forever. In some states such as Texas they have an “eye for an eye” policy which means if you kill somebody your life will be taken as well. However they enforce this by the almighty and highly debated issue, the death penalty. But in other states such as Minnesota you would be sentenced to serve a
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Politeness and Gender - Are Women More Polite Than Men?
Politeness and Gender Are Women More Polite Than Men? Politeness is defined by the concern for the feelings of others. From Nancy Bonvillain's "Language, Culture, and Communication" she notes that, "women typically use more polite speech than do men, characterized by a high frequency of honorific (showing respect for the person to whom you are talking to, formal stylistic markers), and softening devices such as hedges and questions." Sociolinguists try to explain why there is
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Political
Good afternoon everyone, I am delighted to be here on behave of telling what I believes to every people of all ages, of all colors and of all who deserve an opportunity to make a different in America primary election 2008. I believes, from experience of long record in public life and thoughtful proposals to deal with America’s most serious problem, I, Hillary Rodham Clinton is the perfect candidate to be nominated in primary election
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Political Aspects in Theater
The theatre, being a place where entertainment and leisure is demonstrated, can also be a place of meaning, connotation, and implication. The question is, why use theater to convey such facets? The answer is simple: to learn justice, or iniquity in our society. Jean Anouilh's revised version of the tragedy "Antigone" deals with such a dilemma associated with the Nazi invasion of France during WWII. Anouilh, with such passion and ardor, made the play in
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Political Campaign Finance Reform
With the upcoming presidential election, it has been interesting to learn about things as they are actually happening in our country today. Among the many issues that surround the race to the office, financing the presidential election seems to be a major topic that is always in the public eye. There are many different views on how the election should be financed but it is hard to tell how far government funding and donations can
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Political Economy
Political Economy Our society is strongly influenced by all sources of media. The media shows us what is going on in the world news, fashion and much more. The media is our connection to the world and what goes on all around us. The political economy approach looks at the influence that ownership control, advertising and audience spending has over the mass media and the mediated messages we receive on a daily basis. Political economy
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Political History
During the late seventeen hundreds and early eighteen hundreds, the world political system made a shift . Large monarchies began to crumble and sovereign nation-states began to be formed. Previous this period of time, the land was said to be property of a king, and the people had little or no political power. The ruling monarch made most if not all of the political decisions, as was his right by inheritance. As time passed and
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Political History
During the late seventeen hundreds and early eighteen hundreds, the world political system made a shift . Large monarchies began to crumble and sovereign nation-states began to be formed. Previous this period of time, the land was said to be property of a king, and the people had little or no political power. The ruling monarch made most if not all of the political decisions, as was his right by inheritance. As time passed and
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Political Issues
Abortion is a big issue that our country is facing right now. There are two major sides to the argument. The Pro Life side believes that no matter what the abortion should not take place. There is no exception to their feelings. There could be some major health issues happening with the mother or the baby, but no abortion would happen. They risk death, for a baby. The Pro Choice side believes that it is
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Political Partitions from Cubians
PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico, many good things come from there. Beautiful beaches, beautiful women, and a beautiful culture. However, one thing that does not come from Puerto Rico is money, tax dollars to be exact. Why is it that the United States sends millions of dollars in financial aid to Puerto Rico and nothing comes back? The Puerto Ricans are a commonwealth, not a state, that's why. Fifty years ago a commonwealth was more of
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Political Science
* L.I.E.O * GATT/WTO * The main mission of the world bank and the IMF is to help the rest of the countries catch up because they are very far behind. * The world bank has been the main development institution for third world development since the 70s when McNamara took over, done through aid and social program (not loans.) * The aid is conditional, if they do something asked of them, they will get
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Politicians
Liberal senator Ross Lightfoot tabled a statement in the Senate today saying he did not take $25,000 cash into Iraq on a taxpayer-funded trip. He said the only money he took was $1,000 of his own money. News Ltd newspapers today reported Senator Lightfoot had smuggled $US20,000 into the country in January, on behalf of the Woodside Petroleum company, which was then donated towards a hospital that treats children who were victims of a chemical
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Politics and Ethics
Politics is truly one of the greatest developments that mankind has ever had the notion to make. Can you imagine our lives without? I really cannot see our lives operating as smoothly without the existence of politics in one form or another. Almost everything we do in our lives is somehow linked either directly or indirectly to some sort of political ideology. Whether you are buying a candy bar at the store or negotiating international
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Politics and the English Language
Politics and the English language Comparison & Analysis George Orwell talks about what the world is coming to. In today's society everything is changing as fast as we speak and don't know what to expect in the near future due to the fact the English language being the ways it is. It talks about the English language being so bad and what lies underneath the decline of a language and the reason behind economic and
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Politics in Guiiled Age
I. The "Bloody Shirt" Elects Grant 1. The Republicans nominated Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant, who was a great soldier but had no political experience. i. The Democrats could only denounce military Reconstruction but couldn't agree on anything else, and thus, were unorganized. 2. The Republicans got Grant elected (barely) by "waving the bloody shirt," or reliving his war victories, and used his popularity to elect him, though his popular vote was only ahead
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Politics of Muscle by Gloria Steinem
"The Politics of Muscle" by Gloria Steinem is an essay arguing the difference in strength between men and women. Steinem starts her essay by stating how she grew up in a generation where women didn't participate in a lot, if any, sport activities. She goes on to say that she believes this is the reason why women of her generation believe that it's not what the female body does, but how it looks. Steinem feels
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Politics of Muscle by Gloria Steinem
"The Politics of Muscle" by Gloria Steinem is an essay arguing the difference in strength between men and women. Steinem starts her essay by stating how she grew up in a generation where women didn't participate in a lot, if any, sport activities. She goes on to say that she believes this is the reason why women of her generation believe that it's not what the female body does, but how it looks. Steinem feels
Rating:Essay Length: 394 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: February 17, 2010