... of the brain that can potentially be communicated (Kirby, Goodpaster, and Levine, 1999). With that, one can say that pure reasoning when combined with thorough knowledge can be turned over in the mind and potentially communicated. In other words, logic and critical thinking have the potential to go hand in hand. When factoring in perception, however, sometimes what may seem logical may in fact not even ... be real. Logic and critical thinking have the tendency of leading people to believe that facts may exist on any ... one subject. Facts are not required for either train of thought. I...

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... which laws are enforced (i.e. forcing one party in a domestic abuse situation to leave or arrest that individual in front of everyone in the neighborhood) affects the overall perception of their legitimacy and the willingness of people to respect police authority. This authority, along with police discretion in any given situation, can lead to ethical misconduct. This misconduct can be ... materialistic or promotion. Explanations based on the institutional culture of policing suggest that the police commitment to the overall good, also called the noble cause, and how it can produce a way...

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... Psychiatric Association (2013), a combination of acute stress and critical incidents or traumatic events can become a catalyst for the development of PTSD. Those suffering from PTSD struggle with symptoms of intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and changes in emotional reactions. The person may begin to avoid people and places, develop flashbacks and nightmares, become aggressive towards others and partake in self-destructive behaviour such as drinking ... more profound within the police culture. Police officers are perceived to be invincible, brave, strong, unaff...

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... to anticipate every time they answer a call. A major source of stress can come from the decisions they make, due to the fact that some are extremely critical, and the officer has little time for deliberation. The administration and structure of police organizations has been found to be a primary source of stress for police officers. The stress-producing characteristics of police organizations include: 1) leaders ... officer could never function the same way again. The stress on that individual officer was just too much to handle. The first thing the officer would do is blame themselves, t...

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