Can Police Ethics be Taught?
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A 35 page overview of the issue of police ethics and how these ethics relate to the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill. Includes a discussion on the ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Plato and Pythagoras as well as current information of the importance of establishing appropriate ethical codes in police departments across the nation. Bibliography lists 42 sources.
Filename: Policeth.wps

Management of Police Ethics
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A 5 page research paper that examines the applicability of the 12 elements to establish a best-practices ethics program that was developed by Frank Navran to the management of police ethics. It briefly looks at the stresses inherent in the job of law enforcement that show comparability with Navron's concept of 'pressure to perform'. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Polman.wps

Issues in Police Effectiveness
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An 11 page research paper on police effectiveness in terms of two examples, domestic violence and community policing . The writer details the changes in each area, with statistics and responses. Pros and cons to each approach are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Effecpol.wps

Burglars On the Job / A Review of the Book by Wright and Decker
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A 7 page review of the hypothesis, methodology, and recommendations of 'Burglars on the Job: Street Life and Residential Break-Ins' Richard T. Wright and Scott H. Decker. Includes recommendations for additional research. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Breakin.wps

Citizens vs. Law Enforcement
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A well-written 9 page research paper demonstrating that minority communities are generally dissatisfied with their local police... The writer attempts to analyze factors (social class, economics, etc;) that cause people to view the police in different ways. It is discovered that police and citizens are more likely to find themselves as adversaries in high crime neighborhoods. Bibliography lists 12+ scholarly sources.
Filename: Minocri3.wps

Community Policing
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In 5 pages the author discusses the issue of community policing, which is also referred to as COP. 'Community policing is a viable option as long as all divisions and individuals are well informed and integrated into the philosophy of the COP process, and a department-wide strategy for the implementation of COP is developed. Community policing yields long-term solutions to many problems.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Cpissues.wps

Community Policing
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Approximately 8 pages in length. Report discusses community policing- Provides information about its positive aspects as well as its criticism. Specific cases from the 1990's included in discussion (Details programs in Philadelphia, New York, Boston etc;). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Commpoli.wps

Community Policing / An Argument For Implementation
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This 6 page paper provides an argument for the implementation of community policing. The broken window theory is included as a reason for utilizing preventative measures to fight crime. Included in the discussion is the concept of the beat cop and how the premise has changed over time. Suggestions for incorporating crime prevention into communities is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Compolic.wps

Community Policing / Modern History & Progress
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This 7 page paper covers the history of community policing efforts and the COPS grant program set up under the 1994 Crime Act. Including an extensive report on the implementation and progress of the COPS program, the paper also points out the extensive programs of towns and cities which arose without the benefit of Federal grants. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Compn.wps