Police and Law Enforcement

: What is probable cause?

Q: How does probable impact the actions of police?

Q: How well do police officers meet the criteria of probable cause before taking action with regard to criminal activity?

Bullet # 2

Q: What is the Police role in today’s society?

A: To prevent people from breaking laws made from and state and government officials. Monitor and maintain integrity and security with in the criminal justice system. Officers in society are to protect and serve the public whenever needed.

Q: How do police affect/impact community policing?

A: The practice of policing can reduce crimes when the community and the police work together as one for the better of the community. The affect is mixed as it is positive and non-positive for the crime rates. There are some positive notes for the public and police cooperating together.

Q: What would happen if the role of police was lessened as it applies to the theory and practice of community policing?

A: The community would probably be in a bad spot. There would be no law and order for the city and people would run wild committing all kinds of crimes. The people who live in and around the city would be afraid to come out of their homes. There would probably be anarchy around the whole city

Bullet # 3

Q: What issues do police (agencies, personnel, etc) face on a day to day basis?

A: Police Officer faces misconduct on a daily basis; activities routinely take place in private settings, without supervision, and their actions can affect their work ethics