The History of Police Agencies and Different Types of Law Enforcement

Police officers pull drivers over for a number of reasons, ranging from driving recklessly to suspicion of possessing illegal substances. Traffic stops pose stress onto police officers because of its hazards. First, police officers risk the chance of getting hit by incoming traffic. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, over 150 U.S. Law enforcement officers were killed since 1999 by getting struck by vehicles along America's highways (National Safety Commission, 2012)…

department and force out the police chief. These reports can be used intentionally and with the purpose to rid an unsuccessful chief. 5. A new sheriff is elected and implements the changes that were part of the platform on which he or she ran (Swanson, 2012, pg. 651). This can be based on promises or commitments made by the sheriff in order to gain respect and support from the electing community. With the promises to a desired action by the sheriff comes change within the agency in order to comply with…

usefulness within law enforcement activities. Technology Assessment Program (TAP) operated by the NIJ focuses on four areas of advancing technology: protective equipment, forensic sciences, transportation and weapons, and communications and electronics. There are also many other groups that bring specialized high-tech expertise to the private-security professions, as well as for public law enforcement. * * Will all of the advancing technologies the law enforcement uses to prevent and…

incumbent upon police departments to ensure the appropriate policies are in place and law enforcement officers receive adequate training. Many law enforcement executives may see training as a budgetary constraint. However, if viewed from litigation perspective, additional training along with the applicable certifications make good practical sense much like supplemental insurance. It is common knowledge that training is a key factor in many torts. Often times when a law enforcement officer testifies…

The Ambassadors of Law Enforcement: The History of the United States Marshals There is a very rich history surrounding the United States Marshals; beginning with the lawlessness that spread throughout the land. On any given day, a western can be televised showing how the cowboys and other outlaws ran amuck and terrorized the people. The President decided it was time to do something about all of the crime and lawlessness that existed, hence, the U.S. Marshals Service. In 1790 the Marshals Service…

activity is reported. Incident-based data contains a large amount of complex data that has details about every crime or incident reported (National Incident-Based Reporting System Resource Guide) (Smith). Standard information is collected for every police report. This information consists of the reportee’s name and contact information, time and place of incident or crime, victim’s information, responding officer’s name and badge number, and the officer’s narrative, which is the description of incident…

Line-level law enforcement officers, investigators supervisors, and police executives are more educated and sophisticated with technology in their arsenal to enhance job performance. Despite having better education, training, equipment, access to specialized resources, and information, law enforcement agencies struggle with sharing power with their workforce. The result of this failure to modernize leaves law enforcement officers going through the motions and working at less than maximum efficiency…

Law enforcement in Colonial/Frontier America in the 17th and 18th centuries loosely followed the English policing styles that incorporated “watch and ward”, required no training and afforded no pay. It was considered a civic duty for all citizens and they ultimately became responsible for community members behaviors (Schmallager, 2009). Sheriff’s were appointed by governors and they were required to make arrests, serve summons, appear in court and collect taxes. They received higher pay for the…

New technology and social reform for policing happened in the twentieth century. This brought about the first woman police officer. The invention of automobiles, telephones, and radios was also developed, which helped police officers in a major way. Automobiles allowed police a quick responds and allowed them to serve bigger areas. Radios allowed better communication between police officers. Telephones allowed better communication between officers and civilians. Teddy Roosevelt help promote the…

Law Enforcement Agencies Law enforcement in the United States is one of three major components of the criminal justice system of the United States, along with courts and corrections (Schmalleger, 2009). Although there is an inherent interrelatedness between the different groups that make up the criminal justice system based on their crime deterrence purpose, each component operates independently from one another (Schmalleger, 2009). For example, the judiciary is vested with the power to make…