week 4 discussion

Week 4 Discussion 1

"Personnel Issues and Practices"  Please respond to the following:

• Identify the key factors that contribute to the high level of stress experienced by police officers. Suggest one (1) stress management and prevention strategy and examine the fundamental ways in which implementing your strategy will potentially lead to reduced stress.
• Take a position for or against higher education for police officers. Provide a rationale for your response. 

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Rogers

RE: Week 4 Discussion 1

The key factors that that create stress are physical and emotional strain to the human body.  There are many factors that contribute to stress of police officers such as frustration, family problems, threats and corruption.  Honestly there is no real way to dodge stress it happens whether we want it to or not positive or negative stress. Some just have it worst than others. One of the stress management tools that most agencies use is (EP) Employee Assistace Program which officers cope with any of the many types of stress ie. substance abuse, depression or family problems. By simply seeking a Counselor may solve some of the problem for stressful career choice. Being able to sit down and discuss whats is making them feel depressed or anxiety. Sometimes as a last resort medication is giving to help relive stress.

Higher Education is something that is necessary within the police force. Training is relevant because society is changing and in order to understand ramifications of the problems which happen in a days time continuing education is a must.

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Week 4 Discussion 2

"Arrests and Use of Force"  Please respond to the following:

• Go to the PoliceChief’s Website and read the article titled, “Chief's Counsel: Police Use of Force: The Problem of Passive Resistance” located at http://www.policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_arch&article_id=563&issue_id=42005. Recommend the two (2) most import factors you believe law enforcement officers should consider when using force in instances that individuals are passively resisting. Provide a rationale for your response.
• Analyze the interrogation and questioning process that law enforcement officers can conduct after a justifiable arrest. In your own opinion, determine whether or not you believe these processes restrain officials from obtaining information related to crimes, please include in your thoughts how the Miranda rights relate to your ideas. Justify your answer.

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James Simmons

RE: Week 4 Discussion 2

In my opinion, the two most important factors to consider when law enforcement officials encounter situation with individuals who are passive resistant are:

1. Whether the subject pose an immediate threat to the safety of Officers or others
2. The severity of the crime

 Even though these situations normally require a low level use of force, in some instances incident involving individuals who are passive aggressive can turn violent within a moment’s notice.  Law enforcement officials must be flexible and equipped to deal with any all escalating situations.  Incidents of riots have started out peaceful and the participations were passive aggressive. Due to one or two agitators, the situation becomes very dangerous for all involved and a low level use of response may have to increase to deadly force within a matter of minutes.  Police policy and procedures will dedicate how officers respond in either situation.

Miranda rights are necessary for any person(s) suspected of committing a crime.  He or she is informed that they have the right to remain silent and have legal counsel prior to questioning and can elect to discontinue the interview at anytime.  These rights are afforded to everyone and do not necessary hinder law enforcement in obtaining information to prove guilt.  A skilled interrogator is able to interview suspects of crimes and obtain admissions and confessions legally.