Professionlism
Those professing or act of professing through spiritual commitment or academic
expertise.
Professionalism seculized
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Profession, Vocation
- Members possess a specialized body of knowledge, not easily acquired, accomplished
through advanced education or training.
- Commitment to serving the public.
Characteristics of Professionalism
-service to others
-assessment of client needs
-theoretical body of knowledge obtained through extended pre-service education
-standards for entry, practice, and ethical conduct
-professional association to maintain standards
-continuing education & lifelong learning
Police Legitimacy and Procedural Justice
Police legitimacy means people have trust and confidence in the police, accept police
authority and believe officers are fair.
- treating people with dignity and respect
- making decisions fairly, based on facts, not illegitimate factors such as race
- giving people "voice" a chance to tell their side of the story
- acting in a way that encourages community members to believe that they will be
treated with goodwill in the future.
Police legitimacy and procedural justice applied (four pillars)
-Fairness and consistency
-Giving voice to all parties
, -Transparency
-Impartiality
Misuses of the term professionalism
Many confuse professionalism with an image of the officer who is cool and aloof,
showing no feeling, with a crisp uniform, shined shoes, reflective sunglasses, using high
technology as an expert at fighting criminals.
Professional model for Law Enforcement - Advantages
- Public better served.
- Quality of peace officers is improved.
- Ethical conduct
- More effective problem-solving
- Stronger community support and respect
- Stronger role in the criminal justice system
- More effective innovations
- Financial rewards.
Professional model for Law Enforcement - Dis-advantages
- Cost of training
- Higher salaries or remuneration for job occupant
- Limited entry into the workforce from poor because of limited opportunities for
education attainment
Partnership
The collaborative partnership between law enforcement agencies and the individuals
and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase trust.
Problem solving
- Scanning
- Analysis
- Response
- Assessment
- Using the crime triangle to focus on an immediate conditions (victim/offender/location).
Ethics in Relationships
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