1. Ethics and Character in Policing
... to the principle of police discretion (Bayley 2002). By violating the rule-of-law police do not achieve a visible reduction in criminal activity. Additionally, overstepping the legal boundaries hinders the overall perception of law enforcement and undermines its authority. It also impairs crime control by isolating the public. This will cause the public to lose trust and respect with the police ... the way in 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 percep...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate