Reflection 3: Denver PD On April 13, 2023, Sergeant Damon Bowser and Crime Analyst Samantha Diemer of the Denver Police Department attended our course to speak about policing gangs in Denver, as well as describing the roles of gang units and crime analysts within. Bowser began the presentation speaking about his role in the gang unit as the investigative supervisor, which included all gang crimes going directly to him, as well as all juvenile with handgun cases and graffiti cases. He describes how Denver initially emerged a need for a gang unit when gangs became dangerous and required a head on response, which has led to few positive outcomes, as the following question arises: Why monitor gangs if they aren’t illegal? Bowser begins describing
The police force we all know has one main focus, to protect people and the property in which they stand. Patrolling the areas in which they are assigned to, they make sure civilians follow the law and they handle any breakage of the law as well. Our police force is supposed to make us feel safe wherever we are. They have undoubtedly done a great job in doing so. However, over the past couple of years, the police force has taken a toll for the worse.
This system was created by Barack Obama, due to all the policing violations around the country going on, similar to the Mike Brown case in Ferguson. This policy was created to strength community policing and the trust between police officers and the community. This system created a few listening sessions across the country to receive a variety of recommendations. This task incorporated 6 pillars from a wider perspective to identify the best practices, and recommendations on how policing practices can promote effective crime reduction while building public trust. The 6 pillars are (1) Building trust and legitimacy, (2) Policy and oversight, (3) Technological and social media, (4) Community policing and crime reduction, (5) training and education, (6) Officer wellness and safety.
In 2012, Headquarters Marine Corps Law Enforcement Section implemented the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MCLEAP). The purpose of the MCLEAP program was to evaluate the performance of the Marine Corps’ Provost Marshal’s Offices and Marine Corps Police Departments, identify innovative methods for utilizing limited, existing resources more effectively, and ensure every Marine Corps Installation has an efficient and professional law enforcement capability. Subsequently, MCIWEST-MCB CAMPEN Mission Assurance established a Law Enforcement Accreditation Assessment Team to assess all aspects of the Provost Marshal’s Office and Marine Corps Police Department’s Headquarters, Operations, and Services sections, using the
1st Choice Interview: MPO-III Shelton Brown knowledge of the Gang function, Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety, Intelligence Function and planning & research is very impressive. Also, Brown skills as a Field Training Officer, Street Crime Officer and his involvement with the Faith Base Community will aid in the development of assigned personnel under his leadership. Brown was able to articulate the furtherance of the Agency Mission by challenging officers to be resourceful by using community sources when addressing crime which is consistent with the Community Policing Philosophy of our agency. In addition, Brown understands the challenges our agency will face in the future and suggested that our agency prepare for those challenges by engaging the community in the problem solving process.
Through numerous conversations, I fostered relationships with my colleagues based upon many commonalities including
State Trooper Career Law enforcement is a system by which members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law and rules governed by society. By, investigating, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society (Wikipedia). I will want to be a Maryland State Trooper agent. Being a Trooper agent will give me more opportunity to give back to my community and help protect and serve people of my country and my state. I’ve seen that there are many different types of Maryland law enforcement career opportunities from being a part of the local police officer to, larger field of federal agencies that are out there.
Furthermore, according to research conducted by the United States Department of Justice, communities with high levels of disorder possess a more negative outlook on the police (National Institute of Justice, 2003). With Flint being one of the more violent and dangerous towns in Michigan, this further decrease the trust in the police to act impartially and to protect them. This also reaffirms my changed perspective on the police in being appreciative for their incredible efforts and
“Only about one-third of a patrol officer’s activities are devoted to criminal law enforcement” (Walker & Katz, 2013, p. 4). Many other areas of work that the law enforcement officer does consist of social work, maintaining public safety, and solving many problems of the community. Most police officers would like to know that they have a warrior mentality about them. This is because “When officers find themselves in a dangerous situation, they must have the mental mettle to never give up, fight on, and prevail against all odds” (Brocklin, 2015).
They serve residents in a range of ways, including mentoring youth, working with seniors, and educating residents on emerging crime trends. CSTs also work with other law enforcement agencies to help strengthen policing” (Michigan State Police 2024). The impact the
They have to gather knowledge of the crimes in the area and what the underlying causes of the social problems is. They must create a plan that works to deter crime, and assess the progress of those plans to see if it works or what needs to be changed. Because it is still a newer approach, all departments should (if they already haven’t), create a community policing division that focuses on what is going on in their community around them. Officers need to build trust between themselves and the communities they serve; which means, responding to the calls that are considered “non-emergency. This will help the community not only build trust, but hold the officers more accountable.
These men and women who patrol the streets under the Arizona Department of Public Safety are known as the Arizona State Troopers (“History”, n.d.). Their main office is located within the central Phoenix area of Arizona. The main role of this law enforcement agency is to enforce state laws in the areas of traffic, gangs, theft, narcotics, racketeering, liquor and specific regulatory functions such as patrolling the Arizona freeways (“History”,
Parsons and Kremling stress that successful community policing relies on police officers being approachable and attentive to community needs, creating an environment that enhances confidence in law enforcement (Parsons & Kremling 2021). These core principles have remained relevant despite changes in policing strategies over time. The growing recognition of the value of community-centered approaches is a response to concerns about police misconduct and systemic injustices. In today's society, initiatives such as utilizing technology for communication and establishing community advisory boards demonstrate a commitment to these values. Despite advancements, challenges persist, including the need for training and resources to ensure that officers can effectively engage with diverse communities (Parsons & Kremling 2021).
One of the more charged debates at this time in Minnesota is the actions of Police officers. In the past couple of years, Minnesota police have made headlines in incidents such as the deaths of Jamar Clark, Philando Castile, and most recently, Justine Damond. This has created a distrust of the police force that shouldn’t be there and can be fixed. This past summer, I went on a mission trip to Detroit, where I was blown away by what I saw and heard. I learned about the past in Detroit, which is plagued by racism and police brutality, most notably in the riots of 1967.
Education today is still widely regarded as the key to success and an investment into one’s future. Some would argue that it depends on the field of study among a plethora of variables including but not limited to hard work, discipline, commitment and having ambition. No matter how we define success, one thing is certain is that knowledge is a key ingredient. Whether gained through formal learning from an academic institution or self-taught in today’s technologically advanced age of information. The knowledge and skills we acquire is vital to achieving success for those not fortunate enough to be born into substantial wealth.
