T HE P OLICE Unit 2

D O N OW In your group of four discuss/research topics which relate to the Police. In 10 minutes we will determine which topics are the most important Generate 10 questions which relate to your groups topic Gather information/statistics which relate to the topic Formulate opinions which relate to your topic Be prepared to discuss with Detective C

T HE L OCAL P OLICE

D O N OW : Analyze the following statement “As a law-enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve humanity; to safeguard lives and property,; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence and disorder; and to respect everyone’s constitutional rights to liberty, equality, and justice.” EQ: Do you believe that police officers have lived up to this oath throughout history? Are we progressing forward? Or stuck in the past? Why might this be the case?

L OCAL P OLICE Commissioner/Police Chief Inspectors Captains Lieutenants Sergeants Patrol Officers

5 B ASIC U NITS FOR P OLICE O PERATIONS Operations : Patrols, investigations, largest department Services : training, records, maintenance, crime labs Administration : payroll, personnel, finances Internal Affairs : Polices the police, investigate reports of wrongdoing Community Outreach : Works on improving police- community relations.

S PECIAL D IVISION IN O PERATIONS U NIT Patrol : presence on the streets Detectives : investigates serious crimes; rape, murder, robbery, homicide, etc. Traffic : enforce traffic laws, accidents, keeping traffic moving Juvenile : dealings with young adults-children Gang : monitor gang graffiti, track gang members, infiltrate gangs, patrol gang areas, investigate gang related crimes, keep track of gang communications online.

O N THE J OB 8-12 hour shifts with rotations Working on holidays normal 4 th of July New Years Eve Must be proficient in Making good judgments on using force Moral strength to resist temptation Knowledge of criminal law and procedure Collecting evidence properly Knowledge of forensic science How to interact with different people Mediate disputes Analyze and solve problems

M INORITIES AND W OMEN Only 2% of the police force was a minority Minorities refused work Women not allowed Civil Rights Movement Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1972 Banned employers from discriminating on account of race, national origin, religion, or gender % of all police officers are minorities 12% of officers are women

L ETS D ISCUSS Some departments only hire officers who live in the town/area the police dept. serves. Why might this be the case? Do you think it’s a good idea? Why? Do you think that police should have a college degree? Why or why not? Should police dept. actively hire police to reflect the ration of minorities in the community? What are advantages/disadvantages of such a policy? Do you agree or disagree? Explain Do you think that police forces should recruit women officers? Explain

M ETHODS AND I NVESTIGATIONS

D O N OW : Analyze the following statement “”