Essays and Research Papers on Law Enforcement

6 pages in length. The case of Jeremiah Mearday, where two Chicago police officers were invested for wrongly beating an eighteen-year-old African American man, illustrates the extent to which the conflict theory has overtaken any ethical aspects of the city's approach to law enforcement. Inasmuch as this particular criminal theory espouses how one's ...

4 pages in length. The undercurrent of discontent between public police and the private sector has long been apparent where the issue of security is concerned. Understaffed and overburdened, law enforcement officers are hard pressed to adequately patrol every inch of a given community; frustrated and vulnerable, residents continue to clamor for better ...

This 6 page report discusses the contemporary world’s constant employment turmoil and change, especially as related to police service organizations and the role of human resources. As law enforcement departments work to find better ways of providing quality service to their communities, they find they need to develop their own formal performance evaluation system to continuously provide their employees with feedback about ...

15 pages in length. California has been considered a leader in the fight for drug control. With its 'three strike and you're out' program, the west coast state has demonstrated its firm stance on the issue of illegal drugs. However, the writer discusses that at the helm of this controversial topic is ...

This 3 page paper discusses the issue of elder justice and the protection of the elderly against age related crimes. References and examples are provided from Shakespeare's King Lear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page general, but comprehensive essay on airport security, F.A.A. measures, etc; Bibliography lists 5 sources. Please e-mail us with any questions.

This 10 page paper delves into the 1996 TWA Flight 800 crash with a focus on technical aspects. A variety of theories are explored including the official explanation as being mechanical failure to more extraordinary suppositions such as those that involve missiles or bombs. The physical evidence is examined through the eyes of retired military ...

A 9 page research paper that investigates the state of airport security especially in the Untied States. Despite increased acts of terrorism in the world that are directed at airports and airlines and the terrorist attacks that have occurred in the United States, this country still does not take seriously the potential threat to airlines. ...

A 5 page overview of bicycle patrols since their inception in 1990 in New York and Los Angeles. The writer discusses training, advantages to the community and to the police departments and officers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

9 pages describing the unique stresses faced by police dispatchers and how they lead to job burnout and high turnover rates. The importance of workplace empathy, communications, and team support are emphasized. Recommendations on how police managers can create an environment with less stress. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

40 pages in length. In recent years, an increasing focus on crime has resulted in an increasing focus in both business and home security. The focus of Congress on the $30 billion crime bill in 1994 and 1995 led to a shift in the perception of American security. As a result, the security ...

In 5 pages the author discusses the pros and cons of private security while making the recommendation of when it is necessary to hire private contractual security officers. It is posited that private security, even with all of its problems, is the way of the future. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 35 page overview of the issue of police ethics and how these ethics relate to the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill. Includes a discussion on the ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Plato and Pythagoras as well as current information of the importance of establishing appropriate ethical codes in police departments across ...

This 3 page paper addresses the subject of good stress on police officers. Clarification of eustress and distress according to Selye's model is noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the relationship between police and citizens. The police officer is an integral part of the very fabric of the community, or at least he/she should be. When police and citizens have a good relationship, this is the case. Police and the citizens they serve should be able ...

Approximately 8 pages in length. Report discusses community policing- Provides information about its positive aspects as well as its criticism. Specific cases from the 1990's included in discussion (Details programs in Philadelphia, New York, Boston etc;). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the issue of community policing, which is also referred to as COP. 'Community policing is a viable option as long as all divisions and individuals are well informed and integrated into the philosophy of the COP process, and a department-wide strategy for the implementation of COP is developed. ...

A 7 page essay on the community involvement in police departments in Australia and how recent scandals and police attitudes may be affecting these programs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 27 page paper that provides an informative overview of the subject of community policing and considers the problems, possibilities, and provides program recommendations. Bibliography lists approximately 2 dozen sources.

This 6 page paper provides an argument for the implementation of community policing. The broken window theory is included as a reason for utilizing preventative measures to fight crime. Included in the discussion is the concept of the beat cop and how the premise has changed over time. Suggestions for incorporating crime prevention into ...

A 25 page paper that provides an overview of the effectiveness of neighborhood watch programs and their implications for community politicians. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

Prejudice, discrimination and blatant acts of racism are not uncommon in confrontations between police officers and minority individuals. In some instances the minority may be Asian or Native American, or of another racial minority. The overwhelming instances of police abuse of authority as the result of racial prejudice in the United States, is ...

In 10 pages the author discusses the Rodney King Incident. The facts of the case are described. Discussions are made of the police actions and what could have been done to make the situation better through new policies in police departments and courts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

7 pages in whch the writer discusses stress in police, how it impacts police officers, and coping mechanisms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page research paper that studies how the relationship between police officers is a deterrent to the prevention of domestic violence among police officers, the current and potential legal ramifications to police agencies, program recommendations, and specific programs now being implemented by police departments. Bibliography lists 10 sources.