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Length: 15-20 pages (page numbers on TOP right-hand corner)
APA FORMAT REQUIRED
• Bibliography page required (at least 8 resources)
-Course textbooks required in alphabetical order in according to authors last name.
• Visual aids permitted with proper citation
• Journals, websites, and class lectures permitted with proper citation
• No abstract required and NO WIKIPEDIA
SCENARIO:
You are a newly assigned Police Chief in the city of Fruitvale, U.S.A. Unfortunately, you have inherited a police department that was formerly under investigation by the federal government for a major scandal. Six months ago, 8 police officers were arrested and convicted for both falsifying police reports and covering up citizen complaints involving excessive use of force. Consequently, media polls indicate that 75% of Fruitvale residents do not trust police officers in their community. Unemployment has risen 25% and violent crime (e.g. murder, assaults, robberies, etc.) has increased 27% from the previous year. Domestic violence has also experienced a sudden increase, which may have caused the growing number of gang delinquency, especially in areas of low socioeconomic status. Various quality of life issues (e.g. graffiti, public consumption, disorderly conduct) continually rise as your police officers are underpaid and overworked. Sadly, 5 of the 1,000 sworn police officers have committed suicide this last year. Overall, department morale is at an all-time low.
As a result, you have been tasked by the Mayor to research 5 significant innovations in criminal justice within the past 3 decades. Of course, your predecessor has never introduced any of these programs to the department. They are listed as:
1) Community Policing
2) Broken Windows Policing
3) Problem-Oriented Policing
4) Pulling Levers Policing
5) Third-party Policing
For EACH program, you are REQUIRED provide an overview/description and assess BOTH its pros and cons. Based on extensive RESEARCH and your CRITICAL THOUGHT, make a decision on whether or not to utilize these programs in your department. You may choose to introduce other methodologies; however, provide the pertinent resources.
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Second, the issues of police corruption and police suicide need to be addressed. Provide some of the theoretical framework offered in Classics of Criminology. Use at least 3 readings (from the text) which analyze these areas. Based on these readings and any additional material utilized, offer some preventive measures that might decrease both evils.
Lastly, provide a SUMMARY on ALL decisions you’ve made. Clearly state YOUR overall objective as a leader of police officers.
