The problem of racial profiling prevents law enforcement officers from identifying the exact criminals who engage in activities that can lead to terrorism or gang activity. Stereotypes and labels put on individual from certain races and religious backgrounds by law enforcement officers has been a source of controversy. There is therefore great need to avoid […]
The main objective of the USA PATRIOT Act was to prevent and punish terrorist undertakings in the United States as well as around the world. It is also aimed at enhancing law enforcement tools among other purposes. This law is a modification of several already existing laws, including the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the
When does the use of professional discretion cross ethical boundaries? Discretion is used in law enforcement context to refer to the power to decide on the necessary action to be taken in order to manage workload and intervene in incidents that occur effectively. Although different law enforcement personnel are given different levels of discretion, immense
Types of Reports Required as a Law Enforcement Officer Law enforcement officers serve an elemental role in the general structure of the criminal justice system. Apart from enforcing ratified laws and apprehending offenders, a significant portion of police work entails documenting detailed facts and events linked to a specific incident. Report writing is often regarded as
What values do you have that would help you be a good public servant in Law Enforcement? It has been a longstanding dream of mine to be a public servant in law enforcement. I possess various values that would help me become successful in the field. To start with, I am a law-abiding citizen. To
Policy Development Research Paper Social media has turned into a common method of communication between family and friends, community members, politicians, and businesses. As social media popularity grows, the significance of user engagement or popularity has come to light. Engagement through social media dictates various aspects of social media experience and can have both negative
Mental Health Mental health involves emotional, psychological, and social well-being affecting how we feel, think, and act. Mental health problems are common but they can be treated, managed and help is available. Police officers and the criminal justice system have a responsibility of ensuring mental health is taught and trained to all people in the
The media, in most scenarios, has demonized the relationship between law enforcement and juveniles. News that revolve around negative interactions between the two parties always makes headlines. As a result, the younger generation hardly meet eye to eye with the police. Some youths have gone as far as getting involved in perpetual conflicts and such
The United States has what is quite possibly the most sophisticated law enforcement organization in the world. There is little uniformity in naming function and authority, with most agencies performing somewhat similar functions. This paper provides a practical jurisdictional approach to understanding law enforcement organization in the United States. Read also Law Enforcement in the
Introduction Criminal investigations involves a legal gathering of evidence about are crime that has been committed or is being committed. Unlike in the past, crimes have taken advanced levels owing to the development in technology. An increasing number of people are at risks of losing their funds due to computer hacking, cyber bullying is widely