Create a 16 page essay paper that discusses Do Ex-Military Make Good Police Officers.Download file to see previous pages... The essay "Do Ex-Military Make Good Police Officers?" examine this question

Create a 16 page essay paper that discusses Do Ex-Military Make Good Police Officers.

The essay "Do Ex-Military Make Good Police Officers?" examine this question identifying which factors will contribute to success within the two types of organizations: military and police.

There are certainly parallels between the attributes which make for a successful career in either the military or the police force. However, a successful military record does not necessarily equate to a successful career in law enforcement. The general attributes, such as honesty, integrity, and discipline are commonly valued in both career positions. However, some of the skills in the second group are not necessarily valued in the military. For example, the ability to observe and remember detail has little to do with many functions of military personnel. The ability to assess situations and decide on a course of action is also of little value in many military positions, where instant obedience to the rule might be more valuable.

Another factor in police work is the size of the groups, which are generally much smaller than those in the military. Many military positions seek to create groups of very similar people when large groups of very similar people are needed for power. Most groups on police forces are more demanding of dynamic interaction and cross training of team members. The behavior of a military group is expected to be extremely disciplined and nearly thoughtless after orders are given. The groups need to work like well-oiled machines. Individual thought would actually get in the way.