Write your answers to each of the following questions as if you were responding to your hiring officer in an interview:
Why are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Does legitimacy in the police force enable effective crime-fighting? Explain how.
Is problem-oriented policing an answer to building partnerships with the public? Explain why.
Is civilianization a beneficial practice in police work? Provide reasons to support your answer.
What are the positive and negative impacts of bureaucracy on communication within a police department?
Which type of mentality makes the best police officer: warrior or guardian? Explain why.
Is the code of silence the desired police subculture? Explain why.
What impact has been seen with the inclusion of women and minorities in the police force?
How is crime control influenced by the contingency theory? How does the environment in which police organizations function influence their operational activities? Explain your reasoning in context with