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Informative Essay: Domestic Violence Within Law Enforcement

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Domestic Violence within Law Enforcement
Cassidy Fortman
English 102
Professor Repp
April 28, 2015

Domestic Violence within Law Enforcement
"911, where is you emergency?"
"123 Main St."
"Ok, what's going on there?"
"I'd like to order a pizza for delivery."
"Ma'am, you've reached 911."
"Yeah, I know. Can I have a large with half pepperoni, half mushroom and peppers?"
"I'm sorry, you know you've called 911 right?"
"Yeah, do you know how long it will be?"
"Ok, Ma'am, is everything ok over there? Do you have an emergency?"
"Yes, I do."
"... And you can't talk about it because there's someone in the room with you?"
"Yes, that's correct. Do you know how long it will be?"
"I have an officer about a mile from your location. Are there …show more content…

Domestic violence seems to be everywhere, and no matter your social standing seems to be committing this crime. Yet law enforcement officers are supposed to be protecting communities against criminals, seem to be participating and overlooking domestic violence as a seriously crime. Domestic violence is a controversial topic among researchers, professionals, and the media to examine the dynamics committed by law enforcement. Domestic violence has become a “normal” crime within society even law enforcement officers are neglecting to stop the violence and even engage in the …show more content…

It can happen to almost anyone, by anyone, even law enforcement officers that are supposed to uphold and protect the law. Law enforcement officers neglect domestic violence calls and some even participate within the violent act. This is a scary situation that should be addressed and stopped. It not only effects the victim, but it effects the thoughts and feeling of everyone if this crime continues to be bypassed and no excuses should be made for these actions.
Work Citied

Eigenberg, H. M., Kappeler, V. E., McGuffee, K. (2012.) Confronting the Complexities of Domestic Violence: A Social Prescription for Rethinking Police Training. Journal of Police Crisis Negations, 12(2), 122-145. doi: 0.1080/15332586.2012.717045

Horwitz, S., Mitchell, D., LaRussa-Trott, M., Santiago, L., Pearson, J., Skiff, D. & Cerulli, C. (2011.) An inside View of Police Officer Experience with Domestic Violence. Journal of Family Violence, 26(8), 617-625. doi:

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