Police Codes of Ethics
Virtually all police departments have some kind of formal "Code of Ethics," or guidelines that tell the members of the police force what is and is not acceptable behavior. The people these officers are sworn to serve and protect expect ethical behavior from those officers, and in fact there are times when public or individual safety depends on the officers' determination to act in ethical and honest ways. Meanwhile, we hear horrific stories about police force abuse, including cases where police officers have been caught selling drugs to the incident in New York some years ago where a suspect in custody was terribly abused while in custody.

Of course, the great majority of police officers go to work every day and are routinely prepared to put their lives on the line for others, conduct their professional with dignity and good judgment, and never once commit an offense that…...

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Bibliography

City of Detroit. DATE. "Detroit Police Department Web." The Official Web Site of the City of Detroit. Accessed via the Internet 2/22/04. http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/police/police/html/coethic.htm

Denver. 1999 (April). Law Enforccement Code of Ethics. "Operations Manual for the Police Department of the City and County, Denver, Colorad." Accessed via the Internet 2/22/04.  http://www.denvergov.org/police/opmanual/introa.pdf 

Grundstein-Amado, Rivka. 2001. "A Strategy for Formulation and Implementation of Codes of Ethics in Public Service Organizations." International Journal of Public Administration, 24:5, pp. 461+.

Hunt, Geoffrey, Ph.D., Professor of Ethics, Ersta University College. 1999. "Twenty Things To Think About!" In How to Write A code of Ethics / Conduct. Accessed via the Internet 2/22/04.  http://www.freedomtocare.org/page25.htm

Police Organization Operations
The police department is one of the most significant departments in the supervision, maintenance and implementation of the societal order. It is the one that is entrusted with most of the communal maintenance of peace and order through the court orders, the constitution and the police daily routines of community service.

The policing system in the U.S.A. has changed quite significantly from the time immemorial when the work of controlling crime was left to the police alone. At the initial times there was no touch with the community though the community knew that there was a police department in the U.S.A.

In the course of their work, the police were instructed to randomly change routes whenever the inc-charge felt was appropriate to do so. This was aimed at reducing corruption and curbing the frequency of police involvement in drug ring running and cover-ups.

Ironically this idea of rotational posting backfired since…...

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Reference

Braiden & Chris (1992). "Enriching Traditional Police Roles." Police Management: Issues and Perspectives. Police Executive Research Forum. 1992: p.108: Washington, D.C. Retrieved August 31, 2011 from  http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/commp.pdf 

Cole G. & Smith E., (2006). The American System of Criminal Justice. Wadsworth Publishing;

11th ed. (January 3, 2006).

Iowa City Police (2011). Police Department Organization. Retrieved August 31, 2011 from  http://www.icgov.org/default/?id=1322

Public Strategic Finance
When one sees talk or analysis about strategic finance scenarios and tactics, this talk usually centers on private or publicly trade corporations in the private sector as opposed to agencies and power structures in the public sector. While it is certainly worthwhile to extend that focus, there are a lot of public agencies that have to make use of strategic finance tactics as well. Indeed, public finance strategy is probably more complex given that public agencies are often at the mercy of the amount of tax money that does (or does not) come in and the money that is allocated towards their work by the people holding the purse strings. The author of this report shall focus on police agencies in particular because the financing and execution of their work has been something that much more people are focusing on nowadays given the recent surge in violent crime…...

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References

Brittain, L. (2006). City of Toronto's long-term fiscal plan. Government Finance Review, 22(6),

18-24. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Casey, J. P., & Seay, K. T. (2010). The role of the finance officer in strategic planning.

Government Finance Review, 26(6), 28-36. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

police dept.
Proposal for City Police Department (State of Florida)

The objective of this proposal is to establish a Police Department, Macomb Police Department and employ the number of personnel needed to deliver professional and competent police services to the citizens of this city. A determination has been made that there will be 175 sworn officers and 50 civilian or non-sworn officers. Standards of hiring will be established in this proposal with identification of the choice of state police standards meeting or exceeding those already established. Job descriptions in addition to salaries will be included in the proposal.

Mission Statement

The proposed Macomb Police Department states its mission as being 'to serve the public through community-based law enforcement practices while reducing crime, promoting safety and improving quality of life through our core values.

Core Values

Core values stated by the Macomb Police Department include the following

(1) A commitment to follow our moral compass, the inner voice,…...

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References

Call-Takers in Differential Police Response (2006) TELEMASP Bulletin. Vol. 13 No. 1. Jan/Feb 2006. Retrieved from: http://www.lemitonline.org/telemasp/Pdf/volume%2013/vol13no1.pdf

Davie Police Department Business Plan (nd) Retrieved from:  http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_Admnstratn/strategicplan/Dept_BusnPlan/W2_Police_Plan.pdf 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (2011) Ohio Department of Transportation. Retrieved from: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/EqualOpportunity/Employment%20LawAffirmative%20Action%20Training/EEO_Affirmative%20Action.pdf

Forst, Brian (2000) The Privatization and Civilianization of Policing. Boundary Changes in Criminal Justice Organizations. Retrieved from:  http://www.ncjrs.gov/criminal_justice2000/vol_2/02c2.pdf

Police Department
The mission statement

The XYZ police department is willing to work with the local community to secure and safeguard common populace, avert crime and help people alike.

Services and their description

Community services division

This unit consists of one captain, three lieutenant watch commanders, one watch operations supervisor, eight watch operations specialists, three telephone response specialists, forty security contract employees, one security specialist and two roster employees (Miller, 2011).

Patrol Bureau is headed by the assistant chief of police who works for the chief of police. This Bureau entails four divisions who cover the entire area under the Bureau's jurisdiction (Miller, 2011).

The Patrol Operations Division has one assistant chief of police, five division commanders, eight executive officers, three watch commanders, two police service assistants and one administrative assistant (Miller, 2011).

Patrol Operations Division is spearheaded by a captain who works under the Patrol Bureau Commander. This captain presides over three full time watch commanders, watch…...

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References

Bayley, DH (1994). Police for the future. New York: Oxford University Press.

Hatry, H.P., Blair, L.H, Fisk, D.M., Greiner, J.M., Hall, J.R. Jr., and Schaenman, P.S. (1992). How effective are your community services? Procedures for measuring their quality (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Urban Institute and International City/County Management Association.

Kelling, G.L. (1992). Measuring what matters: A new way of thinking about crime and public order. The City Journal, Spring, 21-33.

Maguire, E.R. (2002). Multiwave Establishment Surveys of Police Organizations. Justice Research and Policy, 4 (Fall Issue): 39-60.

This is as long as such as move would not in any way compromises the safety as well as promptness of a thorough investigation.The verbal as well as written document shall in this case be restricted to the persons responsible for the receiving, responding and investigating the complaint. All complaints that relate to criminal behavior shall be appropriately referred to the relevant law enforcement agency.
The complaint procedure

1. Protest as well as objection to the Harassment

2. Seeking of advice/consultation as well as assistance froma supervisor, department Head, manager, HR Director as well as Employee Assistant Program representative

3. Filing of a written complaint

4. Receiving as well as investigating the complaints

5. Resolution of the complaint-if a complaint is substantiated, then necessary disciplianary or legal actions to be taken is not sustained then the Human resource director should conduct a review as well as assessment with the complaint as well as accused on…...

Washington D.C. Police Department
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Washington D.C. is the nation's capital, and thus holds a special responsibility in terms of providing the ultimate image of safety and enforcement of American ideals. The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington D.C. is in charge of keeping that esteemed community safe. Today, the department is in the top ten largest police organizations throughout the country (Metropolitan Police Department 2012). Being "founded in 1861, the MPDC of today is on the forefront of technological crime fighting advances, from highly developed advances in evidence analysis to state-of-the-art-information technology" (Metropolitan Police Department 2012). Its organization is typical of local police agencies, having various departments under the control of the Chief of Police; yet, the Metropolitan Police Department also faces its own unique set of challenges and rewards based on the distinct communities within it.

The organizational structure of the department is typical of other local police…...

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References

Metropolitan Police Department. (2012). About the MPDC. District of Colombia. Web.   a,1230,Q,537757,mpdcNav_GID,1529,mpdcNav,|,.asphttp://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view ,

Metropolitan Police Department. (2011). Metropolitan Police Department Organizational Structure. District of Colombia. Web.  http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/frames.asp?doc=/mpdc/lib/mpdc/about/org/pdf/MPD_main.pdf&group=1529&open=| 

Peak, J.K. (2012). Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices. 7th ed. Prentice Hall.

RAND, (2009). Interview with Captain Josh Ederheimer. Police Recruitment and Retention Clearing House. Web.  http://www.rand.org/ise/centers/quality_policing/cops/resources/field_experiences/josh_ederheimer.html

Part II crimes that the Uniform Crime eporting Program identifies include an additional of 16 types of crime that range from minimal assault to disorderly conduct to vandalism. Part III crimes, on the other hand, include all the criminal activities that are beyond the scope of part I and part II criminal offences. These statistics show that there is a consistent pattern with the most and the least common offences maintaining the statuses throughout the period. From the statistics, it is apparent that from 2005 to 2008, part I offences are the most common as compared to part II and part III offences. Similarly, part II crimes are more common than part III offences in the years given. Among the part I offences, theft rates highest, throughout the four-year period while homicide has the least number of cases reported throughout the same period. For part II offences, vandalism is…...

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References

Agarwal, S.K., & Transparency International India. (2008). Towards improving governance. New Delhi: Academic Foundation in association with Transparency International India.

Braga, A.A., and Weisburd, D. (2010). Policing problem places: Crime hot spots and effective prevention. New York: Oxford University Press.

Brandon C. W, and David P.F. (2012).Science, politics, and crime prevention: Toward a new crime policy. Journal of Criminal Justice. 40(2), 128-133. Retrieved from  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2012.01.008 

Clarke, R.V. (2009). Situational crime prevention: Theoretical background and current practice. Handbook on crime and deviance. New York: Springer, 259 -- 276

The department also received the nationally sought-after recognition of being accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards. As the 1990s came to a close, Miami experienced a continuing crime rate decline. In 1997, the crime rate dropped by 5%, and in 1998, the drop was another 11% in major crimes, followed by the same percentage decline in 1999. At the same time, the department received large federal grants to support its efforts, in 1997 receiving $19 million in grants, and in 1998, $45 million in grants (History of the MPD, 2007).
Not all assessments were positive, though. Sugarman (1998) writes that the city is a microcosm of cultural diversity but that it is also "plagued by corruption, racism, poverty and drugs" (para. 1) and that this might show what will soon happen to the ret of America. Travel and Leisure magazine deemed the city "the…...

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References

Anderson, C. (2005, November 28). Maimi Police Take New Tack Against Terror. Breatbart.com.

Retrieved June 27, 2007 at  http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8E5RPBO5&show_article=1 .

History of the MPD (2007). The City of Miami Police Department. Retrieved June 27, 2007 at  http://www.miami-police.org/MIAMIPD/miamipd/history.asp .

Lewis, N. (1992, August). Florida Bias Suit Settled. Black Enterprise, Volume 23, Issue 1, 20.

The COP will be responsible to attend the Police Commission meetings to keep commission members knowledgeable about any issue related to the Department's operations, and to respond to citizens' complaints or concerns. The COP acts on all matters related to disciplinary subjects and endorse awards for model conduct of the Department's sworn and civilian employees. The COP also makes performances to private citizens' community groups, churches, schools, and the business and industrial community to endorse the goals and assignments of the Police Department and to solicit their input in making the City of Silver Springs a safe place in which to live, visit and conduct business.

Bureau of Field Operations

In the performance of their duties, they will be responsible for the following:

1. Officials will act punctually on letters and requests sent by the public (thru e-mail or other means of communication) within five (5) working days for simple transactions and ten…...

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References

The 2012 Florida Statutes. (2006, April 23). Retrieved from Online Sunshine:  http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0372/SEC27.HTM&Title=-%3E2001-%3ECh0372-%3ESection%2027#0372.27 

"Annual Estimates of the population for the Incorporated Places of Florida." (2012, September 23). Retrieved from . U.S. Census Bureau:  http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-12.xls 

"Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007." (2012, September 23). Retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau.:  http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2007/CBSA-EST2007-01.xls 

"Florida by Place. Population, Housing, Area, and Density: 2000." (2012, september 12). Retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau:  http://factfinder2.census.gov/legacy/aff_sunset.html?_bm=y&-geo_id=04000US12&-_box_head_nbr=GCT-PH1&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF1_U&-format=ST-7

Smallville Police Department
As the new chief of the Smallville Police Department, this job will be a great undertaking. As I take office, it is very important to address many of the problems that this city is facing in order to improve the lives of Smallville residents as well as provide a pleasant and safe environment for the individuals that travel into the city for baseball events, other forms of entertainment or simply those that are travelling through on the interstate. Some specific problems that need to be addressed by the police chief's office include the corruption in the city, the force incidents that are facing our police department as well as the high turnover rate of our police force.

Foremost, an issue that the police department faces is that of force incidents. The track record of department having lost three different civil rights and excessive force lawsuits in the last two…...

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Works Cited

Center for Domestic Preparedness, Initials. (2010, June 21). Resident training: performance defensiveness. Retrieved from  http://cdp.dhs.gov/resident/pd.html .

"Police Community Relations Council." Citizens Information Center. Anne Arundel County, MD, 2008. Web. 29 Apr 2011. .

Watkins, Boyce. "Philly Police beating Stirs Storms of Protest." San Francisco Bay View. San Francisco Bay View, 14 Sep 2010. Web. 28 Apr 2011. .

Metropolitan Police Departments Can Use Traditional Marketing Techniques to Improve Public Relations
The days when people trusted police officers simply because they were police officers are over. In today's society, the image of law enforcement has been damaged by incidents like the taped Rodney King beating, the Rampart corruption scandal, and other incidents of excessive force, racial profiling and corruption.

Even the courage and heroism shown by New York police officers following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 has not been enough to change the general negative image of police forces in metropolitan areas. Nationwide, police officers are adapting a traditional marketing approach to policing in an effort to fight this negative image.

Policing Throughout History

Throughout history, as times have changed, it has often become necessary to alter the policies and practices of policing. Policing strategies that worked in the past often do not work in present times. The desired goal of…...

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Bibliography

Eck, John E., and William Spelman. "A Problem-Oriented Approach to Police Service Delivery." Police and Policing: Contemporary Issues, ed. Dennis Jay Kenney. New York: Praeger. 1989.

Goldstein, Herman. "Improving Policing: A Problem-Oriented Approach." Crime and Delinquency, 1979.

Huang, W.S. Wilson and Michael S. Vaughn. "Support and Confidence: Public Attitudes Toward the Police." Sage, 1996.

Kansas City Police Department. Response Time Analysis: Volume II, Part I-- Crime Analysis. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 1989.

Vice Squad
SPURSBERRY POLICE DEPARTMENT: Vice Squad Division

The award-winning Spursberry Police Department consists of a team of 45 licensed officers properly trained and prepared to enforce all laws and investigate all crimes. The Spursberry Vice Squad improves service to the community by focusing exclusively on crimes related to prostitution, gambling, and drugs.

Mission Statement

The Spursberry Police Department is dedicated to enforcing all local, state, and federal laws and ordinances with the utmost efficiency and integrity. Through our commitment to the community, the Spursberry Police Department will reduce crime rates and quickly and effectively prosecute all offenders through the county and state judiciary system. With an eye on optimal efficiency and effectiveness, the vice squad is highly specialized, divided into specific units targeting certain criminal behaviors. Our specific units function as follows:

Administration

Administrative duties of the Sprusberry Police Department Vice Squad include processing all reports and complaints in a timely, accurate, and organized manner.…...

Similiarities of Local State
Police Department Organization Paper

he Differences and Similarities of Local State, and Federal Police Agencies

Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the implementation of our nation's laws has gotten an pivotal proportion of notice. Some people who say, contend that the federal government does not have sufficient resources to enforce certain laws of the land and that state and local law enforcement units should be exploited even more. here were quite a number of proposals introduced over the years that claim that our country should strengthen the role of state and local officials in the enforcement of laws to protect our nation. his proposed amendment has prompted many to examine what role and differentiation and similarities that federal, state and local law enforcement agencies should have in the enforcement of laws in our nation, if any.

he Differences and Similarities of Local State, and Federal Police Agencies

Introduction

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The majority of all states operate statewide government agencies that provide law enforcement obligations, which include investigations and land patrols. They are usually called State Police, State Patrol or Highway Patrol, and are usually part of the state Department of Public Safety. In the calculation, the Attorney General's office of each state has their own state offices of investigation. In Texas, the Texas Ranger Division satisfies this place though they have their explanation in the era before Texas had even become a state. Numerous departments of State Governments can have their own enforcement division such as what are called the capitol police, Campus Police, State Hospitals, Departments of Correction, Water police, environmental Game Wardens or Conservation Officers (who have the whole police powers and statewide dominion). In Colorado, for example, the Department of Revenue has its own investigative division, as do a lot of the government subsidized universities.

Local Police Agency

Police departments are handled by the separate governments of the jurisdictions who pay them. The Police chief is paid by the local Mayor, city manager, or city council. The Chief of a local police department gives an answer to whoever employed them and can be exposed to a guaranteed level of political power chosen to them by the mayor, city manager, or city council (Stephens, G, 2003). A lot of cities do not have a local Police department or even have an extremely small police department in this situation. The county Sheriff's subdivision would be the department accountable to the subdivision (Linkins, 2007). The local law enforcement role comprises traffic assignment, patrol work, offering broad general assistance, and

Patrol and Policing
Within the police department there are numerous divisions which are responsible for different police functions. Among these divisions are directed patrol and proactive policing. Proactive policing involves police working in groups from outside the police department so as to respond to an issue that is emerging as opposed to responding after a crime has already taken place. This is the theory and practice of the employing of criminals before they actually commit a crime and through this there is prevention of the crime from taking place in the first place. It involves the use of statistics and mapping so as to maximize the patrol efforts that will ensure the community is a safe place. The police are organized in decentralized way such that every police officer has a neighborhood patrol that has its own objectives and goals to deal with. The police officers should therefore feel as though…...

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References

Cliff notes. (2012). Police Strategies. Retrieved April 29, 2013 from  http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/Police-Strategies.topicArticleId-10065,articleId-9953.html 

Department of Justice. (2012).Policing styles: Reactive vs. proactive policing. Retrieved April 29, 2013 from http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/yj-jj/res-rech/discre/org/styles.html

Sullum, J. (2013).When proactive policing becomes harassment. Retrieved April 29, 2013 from  http://reason.com/archives/2013/03/27/when-proactive-policing-becomes-harassme

Police equity refers to the concept of fairness and justice within law enforcement. It encompasses ensuring that police departments and officers treat all individuals fairly and without bias or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. Police equity aims to promote equal treatment, rights, and opportunities for all members of society, regardless of their personal backgrounds or circumstances.

Achieving police equity requires regular evaluation and improvement of policing practices, policies, and procedures. This includes implementing unbiased policing strategies, focusing on community engagement and cultural competency training for officers, and addressing any systemic issues or biases that....

Thesis statement: The cause-and-effect relationship between biased policing practices and the perpetuation of racial disparities in law enforcement outcomes underscores the need for police equity reforms in order to ensure fairness, justice, and build community trust. Police equity reforms are essential to addressing the systemic issues within law enforcement that lead to racial disparities and biases. By implementing policies that focus on training, accountability, and community engagement, police departments can work towards creating a more just and equitable system for all individuals. Additionally, promoting diversity within police departments and fostering relationships with the communities they serve can help to build trust....

Thesis Statement:

The Lack of Police Equity in America: Historical Context, Current Manifestations, and the Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reform

Introduction:

Police equity, a fundamental principle of a just and democratic society, entails the fair and impartial treatment of all individuals by law enforcement agencies. However, the reality of policing in America falls short of this ideal, with a long history of racial profiling, excessive force, and discriminatory practices. This thesis will delve into the historical context of police inequity, its current manifestations, and the urgent need for comprehensive reform to ensure equal justice under the law.

Historical Context:

The roots of police inequity in....

Certainly! Here are some essay topics related to Criminal Investigations:

1. The role of evidence in criminal investigations: How is evidence collected and analyzed in criminal investigations, and what impact does it have on the outcome of a case?

2. The use of technology in criminal investigations: How have advancements in technology improved the process of investigating and solving crimes? What are the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with using technology in criminal investigations?

3. The challenges of conducting criminal investigations in a digital world: How has the prevalence of digital technology, such as social media and smartphones, affected the methods and....