Topic: Use Of Force `policing In The Future`

Type of paper:	Research Paper
Subject area:	Criminology
Academic level:	College
Style:	APA
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Word count:	915
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Date submitted:	2008-11-21 22:36:13
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Law Enforcement and Force
In law enforcement , it is inevitable to use force . Law enforcers
themselves face certain amount of danger in carrying out their tasks ,
thus it is necessary that they undergo trainings that shall enable them
to properly respond in threats , possibly using the least amount of
force . It shall be given enough attention that the police force does not
employ too much force because it can harness fear and unrest towards the
community that they serve .
The use of force , for it to be legitimate must be based on moral
principles - it must not be an act pursued from selfish objectives . It
is also legitimate if the force has been used against a person who
violated the accepted rules of behavior (Legitimizing . It shall not
be employed on the basis of prejudice and biases . As much as possible ,
there should be a thorough and critical thinking process and negotiation
before acting on such impulse . Also , it is more acceptable if the use of
force is administered among people who have the same set of culture .
Though it is not an absolute rule , it is still the best option to use
police officers to negotiate for incidents that happened within their
community .
Police uses force to control resistive behavior . However , the degree of
force used must be ``reasonably necessary . The police officers should
first make use of reasonable means before employing force (Use of .
It must be clear that force should be the last resort to control any
argument .
In this view , use of persuasion instead of force is suggested .
Persuasion can be much more effective in getting the suspect to
cooperate in the process (US Dept ) This is a much more effective way
of resolving conflicts . As long as it is possible to keep both parties
level headed and willing to negotiate on any disagreements , it is much
more advisable to avoid use of force through peaceful manner .
At the event of use of force , it is recommended to investigate upon the
incident and take the appropriate action . There are sectors that are
entitled to know the results of the investigation . Fact collectors are
being utilized to know the real story behind the scene . Following the
investigation , the police officer should be given constitutional
protection . The investigation must be geared towards knowing whether the
officer has employed force following the proper guidelines or if he has
committed any criminal offense . At the height of the investigation ,
public information is an essential factor . Correct information must be
addressed to the community , as they are an integral part of the society .
They must be assured that proper information must be given out (US
Dept .
However , as there are still questions raised on the legitimacy of
employing force , the future of policing is still at hand . Law enforcers
should still undergo trainings and seminars that will equip them more
with persuasion skills that they can use in solving conflicts . Also ,
there must be uniform guidelines that shall rule the police...

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