Review Of Art L. Howell's Speech

This paper will show four different police departments that are currently hiring or recruiting for police officers. There will be a summary on the research found on the process used to recruit police officers. It will also show their current hiring trends and what hiring practices they have that are successful or not successful. The paper will also go over the different methods departments use to train their new officers and their values.

My mother always told me, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going.’ When times get rough it is important to not waste time sitting in self-pity, instead you need to take charge and change things for the better. I believe that being a good leader does not wait around just hoping, instead they make things happen. There are many elements that I believe make a good leader, but just being genuine and passionate towards a cause is what I believe is most important.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police Research Center Board of executives, Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies Technical Assistance Program developed a New Police Chief Mentoring Project (IACP, 2013). Supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice, the focus is to make available official support to newer law enforcement leaders in the first three years of appointment, who are serving in smaller populations less than 50,000 citizens. As cities expand geographically and demographically, police departments face additional challenges determining efficient and effective ways to make use of officers and resources (Roberts, 2000).

Compassion is sympathizing with others and helping them with the pain or suffering that they might be going through. I can show compassion as a member of the student council by encouraging a fellow classmate in gym class or in sports that may not have the confidence they need to get better and helping them through that. I can also show compassion by helping a classmate that may be confused by homework and work them through the part that they do not understand instead of ignoring them because it is not my problem. Trust and Zeal are two pivotal factors that make a leader respected and productive. A leader that you can not trust is a pointless leader that should not have been made a leader in the first place. If you can not trust a leader then how do you expect him to have any other virtues especially some of the ones that I have named above that require trust. People can trust me as a officer of the student council because I am a man of my word and I do not take promises lightly. I fully believe that the only way to gain trust is through getting things done on time and efficiently and the only way to do that is by being zealous. The definition of Zeal is having great energy or enthusiasm toward completing an objective. A leader with Zeal like myself is a force to be reckoned with. I can be a zealous leader because every promise I make, I intend to keep and work towards the final product to the best of my ability until the objective is reached because this is a brotherhood and I will fight for each and everyone of my brothers to have their say because that is what I will be for them a voice that they can depend

“My biggest accomplishment was to be a district commander. Out of 3,500 people there are only 22 district commanders, and I was one of them.” Stuart Shaver, Illinois State Police officer said during an interview. The majority of people will choose the career that they can get a good income in, even though they don’t like that job, but for Shaver he got the career that he likes and a great income for his family. This occupation is not easy, many cases of crimes and accidents are involved in this job along with the duty to help and keep the peace within the community. A great strength and effort are needed in order to do this job, and Shaver never gives up on it, instead he loves it and see it as a part of his life. Shaver loves his job because he likes to protect and help people who are in need and his

Ever since a little kid I had the dreams of becoming a Police Officer. My police career began with the Amtrak Police Department on August 30, 2001. During my years with APD I held many positions, I was an explosive patrol K-9 handler, a criminal Investigator, and I am currently Sergeant in the Training Unit. I have completed training for and am a Field Training officer, Peer Support officer and Community Relations officer. I have received many Officer of the month awards and in 2012 was awarded Officer of the Year. I have assisted in the creation and am a Chairman of the Mid-Atlantic North Safety Committee and the National Safety Committee. During my career with the Amtrak Police Department I have been awarded two lifesaving awards for

Desire, persistence, and hard work are the key elements to a successful career. A guest speaker at our Criminal Justice Theory in Practice 300 class broke a stereotype on how a Chief of a desired division within the police department should look like or behaves. A Chief of Patrol, Terence Monahan, shared stories from his life since he applied for the law enforcement profession.

There are few professions in the United States that are entrusted with protecting society’s safety and system of laws that have been established throughout the course of American history. One of those professions is that of a police officer. It is an admirable calling for an individual to deal with criminals and place themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis. It is certainly not a job that can be done by everyone and

I have learned many things from our officer from the Chicago Police Department. Officer Perez has taught us about smoking, that concept has may facts on why you shouldn't smoke. Also Officer Perez taught us how to have courage. Also he has taught us what is the difference on what is demanding,confidence,and being unsure. Then Officer Perez taught us about the important topic, bullying , he showed us video on bullying and that bullying can be very serious. And there are many facts about , bullying, smoking, and confidence.

Thirty-five years of policing experience in a large metropolitan police department with a tourist based economy. Retired in 2009 as the Assistant Chief of Police. Operational and Senior command experience in Administration, Patrol and Detective Divisions. Recognized internationally for training, presentations and publications in Community and Problem Oriented Policing and a wide-range of other policing topics. Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Nevada Air National Guard. Fifteen years teaching experience as an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Numerous consultancies in the U.S. and abroad involving management studies, technical assistance and training. Currently assisting the U.S. Department of Justice as a Senior Police Advisor on policing reforms in Ukraine.

In the book, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, the author discusses that to be a leader you must be able collaborate, and effectively work with others (Shankman). Being a leader isn’t a one-man show. You must be able to accept help from others, and be willing to listen to and understand your peer’s thoughts and feelings (Shankman). I related this topic back to when I used to play soccer in high school.

An example of empathy within leadership would be when both the committee chair and members are understanding and sharing each other’s feelings. For example, if a committee chair is aware that one of his/her member is hosting a big class event that week, the chair would not be putting as much stress on that member for the week. This is both for the well-being of the member and the committee in general. Likewise, the committee members would step up in times where the chair is facing difficulties.

The ability to listen well is an important tool for understanding others. Sadly, very few people know how to listen well. In fact, most people can think of only one or two good listeners in their lives. Listening is not simply agreeing - it is much more. Good listeners are able to better understand and respond to others, complete assignments accurately, settle disagreements before they escalate, and establish rapport with difficult people.

A leader is more than just running a group; it is some one who impacts at least one other person’s life in a positive way. A leader is someone who can guide others into accomplishing some success and goals. Furthermore, empower others is essential in the ability to maintain positive leadership. A leader is caring, must be willing to adapt and share the values of others, while still preserving their own personal values and beliefs. One aspect of being a good leader is having strong self-awareness- described as knowing your own strengths and weaknesses. Emotional intelligence, another aspect of being a respectable leader, is knowing your inner emotional state and remaining in control of it. Emotional

Many believe listening skills are a necessity to being successful. It’s said that god gave us two ears so we can listen twice as much as we talk, and leaders should follow this saying so they do not miss any important information (Rai).