In this assignment, you will be taking on the role of someone that the Chief of Police has tasked with putting together a recruitment presentation. To prepare for the presentation, you will be making observations and talking to different people both within the police station and the community. As you work through the scenario, think about how the things you’ll observe and that people tell you might be incorporated into your recruiting presentation.
Note: The presentation will actually be completed in the Week 8 Assignment: Recruiting Presentation. You will need to complete this assignment in order to gather the information you will need for that presentation.
Police Department
Jurisville Police Department has 120 sworn Police Officers and a support staff of about 30 civilian positions. Recently, the City Council has passed a budget increase for the Police Chief to hire 24 new Officers or 20% of the current workforce. The City Council is concerned with the uptick in drug crimes and hate crimes and wants a police department that more reflects the community. Diversity in hiring is important to the Police Chief, while finding quality applicants with positive characteristic traits.
Officer Jones meets with a potential recruitment candidate in the Jurisville Police Presinct.
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Public Park
Officer Jones and the recruitment candidate stop at the community park during a ride along. There are groups of children playing, and a report of someone living in the park. Homelessness is rising in Jurisville, as many jobs have shifted out of the area and the demographics of younger workers has taken over the job market.
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School
Jurisville has seen a dramatic rise in hate crimes related to race and transgender citizens. Today, an officer has been dispatched to the local middle school, where there has been a report of vandalism.
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Gas Station
Officer Gonzalez visits a gas station that is popular with many of the police officers.
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City Hall
A member of the City Council has requested a consultation meeting with local police department. Officer Southland meets with the city representative.
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Conclusion
Observing the day-to-day interactions of police officers provides valuable insights into the multifaceted interactions that police officers have with their communities. By exploring these diverse scenarios, we develope a deeper understanding of the essential skills and qualities required in this profession. From communication and conflict resolution to empathy and cultural competence, you have witnessed the significance of these skills in forging positive relationships and ensuring the fair and just application of the law.
Use the Recruitment for a Well-Balanced, Modern Police Agency Links to an external site.| TranscriptLinks to an external site. interactive activity to complete the following:
Identify a minimum of 12 observations you want to address in your recruitment presentation.
Justify the selections you made to include in the presentation for recruiting a well-balanced, modern police agency.
What made you think those observations should be addressed?
How would addressing those observations help in recruiting for a well-balanced, modern police agency?
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.