Police officers have basic requirements that must be met in order to be employed by any police department. These requirements consist of age, citizenship, background check, education, good character, physical health, residency, and a valid driver’s license. Police officers also have to go through a selection and training…
A police officer is trained and groomed to deal with any situation they come across on the street. They are experts when it comes to keeping the public safe and enforcing the law. However, when some of the issues they come across collide with their personal feelings, no amount of training or preparation can always show you how to react to such events.…
Look again at section 30 of the ACC Act. Can Craig refuse to give evidence? Are there any limitations on the use of his evidence?…
Police officers have a limited local jurisdiction, usually within the boundaries of a city or town. They look for public safety, while they cite and arrest people who are breaking the law within their jurisdiction. They also do a lot of public services like safety education classes.…
Police departments typically require you to serve on the police force for one to three years before…
On an average day, a state police officer will respond to calls that are both emergency and nonemergency, obtain warrants, prepare cases and testify in court, pursue and apprehend suspects, conduct traffic stops, and assist the general public.…
Former US representative, Our nation's military and law enforcement personnel work hard to protect us. We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifice we would less capable of protecting our nation. When Javon was little he was never really sure what he wanted to be in life. Growing up I Javon had learned about some of his family was military, so he decided he wanted to serve my country proudly. Also I like the fact that we can conduct vehicle searches, open areas, and buildings so I can say I like the travel. The career of a Military MP is an interesting and challenging career because Javon could get the chance to help save lives, and serve my country.…
* Upon successful completion of the employment requirements the applicant must attend a twelve week comprehensive Uniformed Police Training Program which is located at Glynco, Georgia (FBI, 2013). The training consists of physical conditioning as well as academic stimulation of federal laws. After the applicant has successfully completed the (UPTP) the applicant must proceed on to the FBI Advanced Training Program located in Quantico, Virginia. The applicant will only than become employed with the Federal Bureau of…
Police officers play many roles. In the United States the mission of law enforcement is to maintain social order and public safety by reducing crime. To accomplish this and preserve the peace, officers have five main responsibilities (CJi Interactive, 2011).…
Besides being able to meet psychological and physical challenges, as well as display good communication skills, officers have to be able to think clearly during times of stress, admit faults, and defend what is right. Knowing the requirements of the administration and the role of a police officer along with the particulars of the justice system is imperative. Not knowing what to expect and the proper means to get things accomplished can prove detrimental to the officer and the public.…
The goal of a police officer is to secure the safety of the public keeping the roads safe, drugs off the street and communities and reduce the act of crime and also stop crime before it happens or after it has happened. Police officers make sure that the roads, community and their city is safe and always watched. Police officers are there to reduce the fear of the community and to put criminals behind bars.…
When you are in a position to protect the people and the community, your job generally will come with a large amount of risks. Every day that an officer steps out into the world to do his/her job; they are risking their lives for the sake of the community. Not only do police risk his/her lives, but also they are put at risk for a number of other dangers that are related to police work. A few of these dangers include: death, stress, physical damage to the body, mental damage to the mind and various health issues. One danger for police officers that which seem to be rising over the years is that police officers are being killed by perpetrators. According to statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 72 officers were killed by perpetrators in 2011, a 25% increase from the previous year and a 75% increase from 2008. The 2011 deaths were the first time that more officers was killed by suspects than car accidents,…
Becoming a police officer is a physically demanding process. Many people choose to first obtain a college degree in criminal justice or sociology, because it can help you become a higher rank and opens the options to work for higher authority agencies. The basic requirement for becoming a cop are to be free of any felony convictions, be a citizen of the United States, be at least 18…
There are many instances where police officer need to take the stand or go to court due to the reports that they take. When under oath you are supposed to tell the truth and nothing but the truth, how can you do this when you are known to lie as a police officer. A police officer is an employee of the government, when a person is hired to become a police officer there are code of conducts that you learn in the police academy (Spector, 2008). These codes of conduct allow you to understand what is acceptable on the job and the responsibilities that you have with the department. Could you trust an officer to testify when they are known to lie?…
Joseph has worked under my supervision as a Police Officer off and on since he began his law enforcement career in 2008. His responsibilities included handling calls for service, preparing reports, conducting complex investigations, making arrests, operations planning, conducting surveillance and community engagement to name a few. Throughout his employment, Joseph proved to be an efficient, hard-working, team building and punctual employee.…