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Metropolitan Toronto Police Services, 2006.
This paper provides an organizational overview of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Services.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper examines a notable Canadian organization, the Toronto Police Service, and briefly reviews its history and chief organizational features. In addition, the paper looks at the organization's communicative behaviors, at its organizational structure, and at its leadership (specifically, the apparent leadership style of Chief Bill Blair). The paper argues that, while the TPS has done a credible job over the years (and continues to do so today) it is an organization which needs to communicate better between those in administrative positions and those rank-and-file members who carry out the street-level operations of the organization.
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"The following paper provides a brief organizational overview of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Service. Specifically, the paper describes the organization by detailing its history, what the organization is in the business of producing, its number of employees, and whether or not the writer has been involved with the organization. From there, the paper is divided into three sections which discuss three key components of Toronto's Police Services - namely, its communicative behaviors, its over-all structure, and the salient features of its leadership."
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Marketing Metropolitan Police Departments, 2002.
This paper discusses the use of traditional marketing techniques by metropolitan police departments to improve their public relations.
2,315 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper reviews the history of policing, the changes in the public image of the police officer and the need for improving the image of the metropolitan police departments. The paper discusses that "Community Oriented Policing" is the best example of how police department are using traditional marketing methods to improve public relations. The paper describes "Community Oriented Policing" as a friendly attitude, frame of mind and an individual commitment to address all quality of life issues surrounding a community, rather than just violations of the law.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Policing Throughout History
Effects of Changes on Public Image of Police Officers
The Role of the Media in Police PR
Need for Traditional Marketing Efforts
How PR Can Be Employed
Recommendations for Improving Police PR
Conclusion
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"The police forces were faced with overwhelming situations and were poorly prepared to handle them. Focusing attention on policing policies and improving the police force was a major goal of this era. Unfortunately, protestors took advantage of this, using police to get their messages across. Police became the targets of hostility, which ultimately led police leaders to thorough reflection and analysis."
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Police Technology ? Police Safety, 2004.
A thesis paper on the effects that technology has had, or has not had, on the job of a police officer.
3,285 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper attempts to address the question of whether or not the technological advances made in today's society have affected the police officer, and if they have, in what manner they have done so. The paper begins with an historical look at police officer safety and then delves into the greater focus of the paper regarding the effects, both negative and positive, of technology on police safety, as well as the evolution and development of technology used for police work.
Outline
Historical Facts of Police Officer Safety
The Creation of 911
The Community Policing Era:1970
The Role of the National Institute for Justice
in the Development of Law Enforcement Technology
New and Emerging Developments in Technology
Statistical Data
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"The police officer?s job is one that is demanding as well as dangerous. From the routine traffic stop to the pursuit of someone armed and dangerous, the police officer depends on the technology and equipment that are the tools of his trade. The advancement of technology in the twentieth century was one of rapid acceleration and has proven to be effective both in the control as well as the perpetration of crime. The technology provided to the police officer is being at all times defended by offensive creations and implementations by the criminal element in society."
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Ethnic Police Officers.
This paper discusses the effect of ethnic police offices on the overall police culture in the U.K..
4,765 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper explains that, while white male officers continue to form the majority population of the British police force, the hiring patterns over the past years have brought many women, blacks, Hispanics and Asians onto the police forces. Each of these groups brings with it a variety of cultural traits that become police sub-cultures. The author points out that today's leaders believe the composition of the police force and the police workshops should reflect the ethnic diversity of Britain which will enable the constabularies to offer a more sensitive service to the minority ethnic groups, to foster a positive view of the context within which the members of these groups are positioned and to improve the quality of their relationships with them. The paper relates that the Self-Categorization theory, a social psychological theory developed by John Turner and colleagues, states that at different times, a person perceives him or herself as a unique individual and, at other times, as a member of various groups and all of which are equally valid expressions of self: The degree to which a person defines him or herself is both flexible and antagonistic.
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"When looking at the concept of organizational culture among police officers, many paradoxes arise. Existing literature focuses mainly on police deviance caused by the existence of cultural traits. Many organizations spend a great deal of time and effort to encourage these same traits in their members. For instance, solidarity among the "rank and file" is seen as the primary reason for police deviant conduct. However, solidarity also provides the basis for exemplary organizational cooperation and teamwork in addition, many police take great pride in the mission of police work, due to its uniqueness and potential to make a difference. At the same time, organizationally, police tend to isolate themselves from their communities, often becoming arrogant and consumed with maintaining the organization for the sake of the force."
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"Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force", 2002.
A review of Jerome Skolnick's and James Fyfe's "Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force" on police excessive force and police brutality.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 62.95
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This essay reviews James Skolnick's and James Fyfe's "Above the Law: Police and the Excessive Use of Force". It discusses the authors' examination of police excessive force and police brutality. In their view, the answer to this problem lies in better accountability. The paper adds a sociological perspective, arguing that police excessive force is related to the phenomenon of social control. The existence of prisons, for instance, necessitate police excessive force, since social elites have a need to criminalize a certain portion of the population.
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Criminal Justice: Racial Profiling and Toronto, 2006.
Explores the controversial topic of racial profiling and, specifically, how the Toronto Police Department engages in this practice.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, $ 97.95
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With the unmistakable emergence of global terrorism in the last half decade the controversial topic of racial profiling has become more and more unavoidable. With that in mind, this paper explores the topic by looking at what racial profiling is and why it is such an important topic of discussion. Proceeding onward the paper looks at the major areas of research which cannot be passed over when examining this issue. For example, the paper looks at the fact that the Toronto Police Department regularly engages in racial profiling when dealing with African-Canadians; armed with this disquieting fact, the paper pores over the literature that is available from 2000 onwards.
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African-American Police Officers in the U.S., 2001.
This paper looks at the way in which black police officers have been slowly working their way to becoming highly respected and equal members of the police force, the past several decades.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 48.95
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The following paper traces the history of discrimination against African-American police officers from the system, their peers and society. The author traces this discrimination according to several aspects: the hurdles after the war, black police groups, police brutality, gains in law enforcement and measures to fight discrimination.
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"W. Marvin Delaney portrays the black experience in American police departments from the post-Civil War period until today in his book, Black Police in America. The book follows black police officers from a time when they were treated as inferior officers to the present, where many of the nations? top law enforcers are colored".
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Police Behavior in America, 2002.
This paper looks at the debate over police behavior and police brutality in America.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the nature of police behavior and looks at why it reveals some disconcerting elements of abuse in the way that they treat citizens. By addressing these issues, the writer demonstrates the nature of police brutality in America.
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Police and Society, 2007.
This paper explores policing in America today and the challenges American police officers face in the future.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper explains that understanding the history of policing helps make sense out of modern police departments' policing. The paper looks at administration, patrols as well as challenges officers and administrators face in the future, including implementing community-oriented policing. The paper discusses the public perception of modern police departments and what can be done to improve this perception. The paper concludes that it must change to meet the changing needs of society and citizens. Modern police officers face many more challenges than their early counterparts did; terrorism, violent crimes, and drugs take up much of the police officer's attention. The paper concludes that remaining adaptable and open to change are probably two of the best essentials a police officer can possess.
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"Policing in America has become increasingly complex as rural areas merge into large cities, and large cities expand their scope and influence. Funding for most police departments in America falls short of public need, and police officers face challenges and dangers on the streets - and off them as well. Policing in America is ever evolving, as the history of policing shows. Only one thing is absolutely certain. Policing will change and grow as America continues to grow and evolve."
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Police Programs and Strategies, 2002.
A comparison of police programs and strategies between New York and Los Angeles police departments.
1,854 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses the police programs and strategies and crime statistics of the New York and Los Angeles Police Departments and analyzes each department?s effectiveness in combating crime and offenses caused by the criminals and delinquents of the society. In relation to the analyses of both departments? police programs, this paper also studies if both have been involved in serious allegations about any occurrences of police brutality and corruption to the offenders and to the people the police officers are responsible to.
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"The first analysis will involve the programs formulated and implemented in the New York Police Department. In the course of the researcher?s study, there has been no sources found that can provide a historical trend that analyzes and studies the crime and arrest statistics of the NYPD, although the department?s online website has a detailed listings and information about the programs that have been implemented and ongoing in the department?s operations and services to the people of New York. The NYPD web site offered numerous programs and guidelines for the people to have sufficient knowledge about basic civilian actions that an individual can do and commit during times of grave danger, or just plain information about how the NYPD operates within its jurisdiction (New York). "
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CMA Toronto Census Tract Comparison, 2002.
A look at a specific census tract (OO5) in the Census Metropolitan Area of Toronto.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper examines a specific census tract (OO5) in the Census Metropolitan Area of Toronto on the basis of the 1996 Census. It compares and contrasts data for the specific census tract with the characteristics of the entire CMA, including graphical comparisons.
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Roles of Police Chief, 2007.
This paper explores the many roles of the Chief of Police.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that in addition to there being differences between the ways in which the position of Chief of Police is handled from one jurisdiction to the next, and between cities and county areas, there are also consistent differences between the functional role of the Chief of Police in a "big city" versus a "small town." The writer points out for example, that in a small town, the Chief of Police may be the only real police officer. In this case, a paid Chief of Police would have a staff of volunteers to help with paperwork and other duties. The writer notes that in contrast, in a big city, the Chief of Police is the boss of many thousands of sworn police officers that serve on the force, as well as thousands of other paid civil employees that work for the police department. In this paper the writer looks at the various roles of the Chief of Police.
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"According to Javert Wilkinson, a police officer that has served in both a Northern city and a Southern small town, there are very notable differences between the job roles of a Chief of Police in each environment. In a small town, the Chief of Police is like the captain of a larger police department, and he directly supervises the officers that are actually going out on the street. In a small town, the Chief of Police is also likely in charge of administrative decisions, such as what kinds of cars and guns to buy and in what quantity. The small town Chief of Police often also has to secure funding from the local government to run the police force. He would also probably have field supervisors report to him, but he would not spend much time out of the office or on the street, unless it was a very small town in which there very few or no other police officers. However, in a big city, the Chief of Police is more a politician than a street cop."
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The Police in the United States.
This paper discusses the history of the police in the United States.
905 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that the first police forces in 19th century America were modeled after the Metropolitan Police of London, formed in 1829; however, American police were part of local government, unlike many other nations where the local police are a part of a nationally administered force. The author explains that modern police earned regular salaries from the city government, which was beneficial because they no longer needed to charge fees for their services, making them far more helpful to the public. The paper relates that police departments are measured by their city's crime rate; therefore, police departments use a management and control system, which measures the valued output against the cost of producing it, the financial cost ,and the sacrifice in civil liberty.
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"Toward the end of the nineteenth century, police departments started to hire blacks and women. Blacks frequently patrolled black neighborhoods but their chances of promotion into white neighborhoods were slim. Women were hired as "matrons" to help lost children, monitor women's lodging rooms, and guard women prisoners. It was not until 1968 that women were allowed to work full time on patrol. As a result of pressure from the civil rights movement and the women's movement, police departments across the United States began to change their recruitment patterns, providing more opportunities for women and blacks."
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Affirmative Action and the Police, 2006.
An assessment of affirmative action within the police force.
1,580 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper studies the morality and efficacy of following an affirmative action policy for making decisions regarding the hiring and promoting of police officers. The author bases his findings on a case study of the Pittsburgh police force, focusing in particular on the hiring of women.
I Introduction to Affirmative Action and the Pittsburgh Police Department
A. Affirmative Action as a Policy
B. Affirmative Action Under Attack
II The Pittsburgh Police Department
A. Statistics on New Cadets Over the Past Three Years
III The Importance of a Diverse Police Department
A. Moral Question
B. Psychologically Important for Victims and Witnesses
C. Psychologically Important for Young People
D. Potentially Better Suited for Job
IV Census Statistics
A. Population of Pittsburgh
B. Gender Breakdown of Pittsburgh
C. Racial Breakdown of Pittsburgh
D. Minority Officer/Resident Ratio in Pittsburgh
V Pittsburgh P.D.'s Policy Effect on Women
A. Number of Females in the Pittsburgh Police Department
B. Effect of the Policy Change on Number of Women in Pittsburgh Police Department
C. Comparison with Number of Female Police Officers in Other Large Cities
VI Police Department Hiring Procedures that are a Deterrent to Females and Minorities
A. Military Record
B. College Requirement
VII Conclusion
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"Affirmative action. Only a few public policy issues, namely abortion and capital punishment, can evoke such strong opinions as affirmative action. Some say that it is an outdated policy that is no longer needed while other claim that affirmative action is needed now more than ever. Some claim that affirmative action is grounded in the constitution while others claim that the whole concept of affirmative action is unconstitutional. Today, affirmative action policies are under attack. Universities are under fire for using race as a component in admission processes as are private companies making hiring decisions based on race. Every day in the news seems to bring more news of affirmative action. How then is a company or a local government to handle this policy? Some have taken the steps of reaffirming affirmative action, private schools claiming that they will continue the policy even if the courts make it illegal for public schools to do so. Companies, striving to be as community-friendly as possible saying that they will continue to be blind in their hiring process, while other institutions and local governments have gotten rid of affirmative action altogether."
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Police and the Public, 2007.
This paper examines the presence of paramilitarism within police organizations and negative police attitudes towards the public.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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The paper discusses how police organizations have evolved into tightly organized hierarchies of authoritarian leadership in order to cope with the risks they face. The paper explains that this can be problematic in providing community safety in a way that establishes a pattern of trust between the community and the police. The paper maintains that focusing on the problems affecting a community, rather than destroying the 'enemy' invaders should be the primary goal of policing. The paper shows how this can only happen if the police organizations undergo a restructuring in order to become more communicative organizations.
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"Police organizations are not military organizations. However, the police face many of the same demands and risks as soldiers in the field of combat, over the course of their daily working lives. To cope with these risks, such as violent offenders and a hostile environment, police organizations have evolved into tightly organized hierarchies of authoritarian leadership. Police bureaucracies pride themselves upon loyalty to organizational rules and authority, much like a military organization obeys a strict chain of command when it is engaged in decision-making."
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