Is There A Future For The Police Canine?

agencies across the country have tried to balance the ever explosive decision of using force on a suspect who flees. Continually battling public concerns that seem to favor the suspect over the officer, many departments have changed their policy on the canine units that they employ. K-9 officers are more than tools to their handlers, they are their companions, and partners. Now, groups like the ACLU have targeted the use of K-9’s in the apprehension of suspects and to prove their point they have even brought

America is racial profiling. This practice of targeting individuals based on the individual’s race is not new and has been in use for many many years. However it has recently come to national attention with the killing of unarmed black teenagers by police officers. The issue of racial profiling not only highlights the lack of equality in America but the issue of policemen using excessive force when dealing with criminal activity. While racial profiling is used to solve many crimes, using race as a

Bradbury, the intuitive author of Fahrenheit 451, describes the future of our society to be quite aberrant. He satirizes many aspects of society and displays the various atrocious examples we are setting for the future. One social institution being satirized in Bradbury’s novel is law enforcement. Law enforcement refers to a system in which people act in an appropriate manner to punish people who violate rules and norms of society. Though this definition is shown to be inaccurate in the dystopian

young) and hunting the same type of prey it was a natural fit for both the canines and the humans to work together. They were once fierce hunter in the wild now wanting a belly scratch and doing whatever it takes to please its owner. They have done many things to benefit humans to make lives better and help in today’s society. They are eyes for the blind, search and rescue with their keen nose and ears, and even police K9s with their incredible tracking skills and stamina. However their origin

They are eyes for the blind, search and rescue with their keen nose and ears, and even police K9s with their incredible tracking skills and stamina. However their origin story has been shrouded in mystery and controversy among scientist for years. With the advancement of technology however, they have begun to unravel the story of our most faithful companion. For example “We sequenced the second exon of the canine MHC gene DLA-DRB1 from 128 Asian dogs and compared our data" (Niskanen 1). By being able

Police Brutality – Should Police Officers keep their guns at all times? (Police Training.) Police brutality has been a very controversial matter these past few months, with citizens supporting those who claim to be victims, and others who don’t. Though most people have been supporting the victims, some people who don’t can agree that police having guns with them in a simple investigation is a little over done. There are many instances where an officer can be seen, from a citizen’s camera, approaching

A K9 officer is somewhat of a rare job most would expect someone to work towards. The work environment also comes with a very competitive job market. With the research below, will talk about the qualifications to become a canine officer, salary, off duty and on duty experiences, along with a job descriptions, and further opportunities. For someone who is outgoing, social, and has a love for excitement, the specialized K9 unit is a field of work for those interested in helping others with a K9 by

Justice field today. If the police force condoned unethical behavior, there would be very little, if any, justice being served. Official police misconduct is any “objectionable actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties, which can lead to a miscarriage of justice”. (wikipedia.com). However, “police misconduct may include a broader range of misconduct, reflecting the high standards that we expect of police officers. Unlike official misconduct, police misconduct can apply to

responses to people effectively. Most tests focus on aggression. Shelter behavior assessments were shown as inadequate in this study. Typical behaviors for a dog in a shelter are not the same at a home. It also varies on owner acceptance of certain canine behaviors, so the definition of a “perfect” dog varies. Veterinary Medicine International argues, “... the shelter could relax the criteria for passing the behavioral assessment and successfully continue to rehome dogs” (A.T. Lisle et. al.). This

there a need to broaden the roles of traffic police, and how so? This essay will discuss this question, and argue for or against whether or not traffic police should broaden their roles within the police force. While there are limited references to refer to on aspects of policing and traffic policing, this essay will discuss the different roles and functions related to police officers in general, followed by what the roles and functions of traffic police are. Following this, the essay will continue