introduction to policing
Instructions
Please answer the following questions below, based on the assigned readings and Powerpoint presentation. Submit your assignment through the Assignment option on Blackboard. Each question is worth 5 points (40 points total for the assignment). Make sure to answer each question completely, and in full sentences. Remember, detail matters!
- List the six largest federal law enforcement departments within the Department of Homeland Security, and describe their primary responsibilities.
- Explain why American police is considered “fragmented.” Why is this a problem?
- Discuss the debate over the role of local police in immigration enforcement. Describe the experiences among the Glendale (AZ) Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
- What are the three C’s of police organization. Explain each and highlight the advantages and disadvantages. Use examples to illustrate.
- What is CIT training? Explain its basic components and overall objectives.
- Explain why the military model does or does not fit for American policing. What are some consequences of the “cops as soldiers” mentality?
- What are the nine characteristics of a modern bureaucracy? Use examples to explain each.
- Explain the COMPSTAT model. What are its keys components (in the NYPD version)? What are the key criticisms of it?