DISCUSSION 7
What are some of the problems that dispatchers create when answering the 911 system?
How does the process of systematic social observation aid in police patrol?
What are some of the reasons why citizens delay calling the police?
EXERCISE 7
Assignment Prompt
Bicycle, foot, motorcycle and horse patrol have become popular forms of patrol among police agencies. Find several municipal, county and state agencies on the Web. Do any of these agencies utilize these types of patrol? What proportion of officers are assigned to these specialized patrols? Are they assigned to particular geographic areas? What are their responsibilities? Is there any information on the effectiveness of these patrols?
DISCUSSION 8
What are the different ways in which police officers respond to domestic disturbances?
Historically, several factors have discouraged officers from making arrests in domestic violence situations. Explain each of those five factors in detail.
What are some of the unique problems for law enforcement in dealing with mentally ill people?
EXERCISE 8
Arrest procedures for juveniles and adults vary in many respects. Search your state statutes and legal references to find out the rights of juveniles. Find the statutes for your state. How are the rights of juveniles different from those of adults? What are the conditions of custody? How are cases handled differently from those involving adults? What kinds of protection do juveniles have concerning their arrest records?
READ CHAPTERS 7 AND 8 BOOK THE POLICE IN AMERICA AN INTRODUCTION
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