This 2015 spring semester I was interning with the Milan Police Department in Milan, Michigan. Milan is a very small and safe community. Before staring my internship I asked my friends, police officers and former coach what kind of place Milan as well as noticing myself the great first impression of the City of Milan. The whole outlook of this city made it my first choice to do my internship. Many of my college friends are from Milan, as well as my former coach and they all recommended Milan and all had good things to say. For those who reside in Milan, most often say that it is the people here that make the environment so special. Everyone is your neighbor, and each person is so welcoming, according to police officers I interned with as well
We are constantly sending and receiving text messages, phone calls, and internet posts, every second of the day. We can get an insight of the good, bad, and the ugly ways a police officer may behave in the public eye because it can instantly be recorded, sent out to anyone around the world and in seconds it can be posted to the internet. Since we live in this day and age, officers have to be careful how they present themselves, therefore communication skills and character is crucial. Being with the Milan police officers, I was able to improve my professional communication skills. Not only do officers have huge responsibilities they also have to be aware of how they carry themselves. As a police officer you want people to be able to talk to you, and you should be able to understand the emotion behind what they are saying, which is when character comes into play. When dealing with the people of the community, you really have to know how to talk to people, no matter what the situation. Communication is used on a regular basis, therefore it is a skill that is a must have no matter what line of work you are in. Communication helps family life, work life, and builds relationships and connections with many people. It can improving teamwork, decision-making, and problem solving in all aspects of life, making life a little bit easier. It allows us to communicate even in a negative or difficult situation without creating conflict. For a police officer, or anyone really, knowing how to communicate with others makes the job a little more manageable. As a police officer, you have to be able to decode and understand the speaker, effectively listen and pay attention to body language. Police officers have to have the ability to manage stress, especially in tough and emergency-like situations. If an officer is unable to do that, their communication would be a disaster. Not only do they
Communication also consist of verbal and non-verbal communication. Verbal communication is continuous and basically can be perform by saying or communicating with other person in front of you and non-verbal communication is used when someone cannot speak therefore hand gestures, body movement, and any other ways which would be easier to convey your message to the person. (University of western Sydney 2010) effective communication is essential for police in order to enhance public confident. Police must keep in mind that not everyone is fluent in English, therefore must speak in clear plain English. Communication needs to be complete and style is also extremely important in this respect and must avoid jargon and technical terms so everyone in the public understands the message. (Wunch, hol
Perceptions of what constitutes a qualified police officer have been crafted as a result of numerous television shows and movies. They are often portrayed as heroic, invincible, and possessors of brute strength. While some of these physical attributes are in fact expected and required of police officers, they are not the only ones and at times, may come secondary to alternative methods, such as the use of strong communication and critical thinking skills. Policing has changed immensely since the days of resolving issues with a night stick. There is a desire for today’s police officers to possess the educational capacity to develop and implement community policing initiatives. Additionally, there exists a desire to professionalize policing. This drive for professionalism has led to the desire for increased educational requirements (Brecci, 1994).
These changes have manifested both positive and negative reverberations in the way we perform our job. Police officials have contemplated for years over the key to maintaining a positive image for their organization. Unfortunately, several incidents in the past years have altered society's perception of police in some communities. Police in America are no longer strangers to innovation born of scandal.
Social psychology is defined as the “scientific study of the way in which individuals’ thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presences of others” (lecture, 9/3/14). Understanding the concepts discussed in our social psychology course and then implementing them into everyday life can be extremely beneficial, especially for certain professions outside of the psychology realm. One of these specific professions is law enforcement. Although there are many different levels to our law enforcement system, every police officer is responsible for protecting and maintaining law and order in a fair and unbiased manner. I believe police officers’ abilities to carry out these duties and make decisions on the job could be
My internship at the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Department made me realize that I am searching for a career that has high intrinsic value. This is probably the reason why I am in the military and most likely the reason why I can now envision myself as a police officer, because I want to serve my community and give back. According to Boal (2004), “In Order for police officers to be effective they must have the support of the community. All Involved parties should understand their role and obligations in providing for the safety of the community”. From what I saw this department was doing a good job of community policing and it’s something I would be very passionate about if I was an officer. Not only did this internship open me to the possibility of becoming a police officer, it also helps shape my current career
In order to have effective policing I believe integrity and ethics play a huge part in helping build trust within communities. Sound conduct by police improves community interactions, enhances communication, and promotes shared responsibility for addressing crime and disorder. There are three ways that police departments can strengthen community relationships just by training officers about procedural justice, bias reduction, and racial reconciliation. If we implement these concepts, we can create an environment in which effective partnerships between the police and citizens can flourish.
Being a police officer is one of the most demanding jobs in today’s world. Black’s Law Dictionary defines a police officer as “a peace officer responsible for preserving public order, promoting public safety, and preventing and detecting crime”. There are many dangers that go along with performing these duties. As police officers it is our duty to protect citizens of our communities and also to be hunters for those who are committing crimes. There are many people out there that do not like police officers and make the job very dangerous. It is important that there is a level of trust between officers in a department. An officer must be able to trust that, when or if he needs help, other officers will be there. 4004727500
Every day Police officers are faced with fight or flight situations putting morals constantly into question with every choice. This isn’t to say however, that fight or flight situations are the only situations where the ethics of an officers are challenged. In some cases, ethics can also be more planned and objective oriented (Sherman, 1982). Ethics play a pivotal role in determining the boundaries in which officers must operate. When applied to the police, high moral standards and integrity are the key to societies trust however. “It also constitutes one of the most significant obstacles to positive police-public relations in today’s society” (Grant, 2002:12). If a working relationship between society and law enforcers is the desired end
are to be treated with kindness, respect, politeness, and love that is a police officer 's duty.
Today 's police officer in the United States has evolved in many ways from when the first police department, the Philadelphia Police Department, formed in 1751. Police officers now go through extensive training, are better educated, physically fit, and have access to vast technologies in the fight against crime. Yet even with these additional attributes, the primary role of the police officer has remained the same, to serve and protect. The people who take up this profession do it knowing that it will involve working in high stress environments, rotating work shifts, long periods way from family and friends, and instances of life and death. These officers dedicate themselves to helping others and work to make their community a safer place. It 's a profession that requires ethics, honor, integrity, and professionalism if you wish to succeed as a police officer.
Communication plays a key role to a leader. To have communication skills is to have the ability to express oneself clearly to others. It is extremely important as...
The police must be active members in their community to understand the people they are protecting and how they can be proactive in the crime prevention in that given community. For the second question in the survey I stated that it is the public’s job to obey the law and make the police’s job easier and not more difficult. Once again, I was close minded in my answer. The public is tasked with policing the police; however, it does not mean they are making the police’s job more difficult, it is just about holding them accountable for their actions. Police require a wide set of characteristics, if they want to be successful during the application process and enjoy a long career in public safety. When asked in the survey at the start of this course, I answered that an officer requires the ability to treat all people fairly in all situations. This is a phenomenal quality for a police officer to have, but it is just one of many that an officer must possess. Adaptability was the first the trait that stood out me, when reading the modules, because it is essential for a new and old officer to continue to grow and adapt.
Good communication is essential to how well police officers interact with the public because it influences how the public responds to officers. Listening, speaking, writing and focusing on what others say are all ways officers can affect the way the public views them. A lack of these vital communications skills results in poor understanding, an officer not knowing how to proceed, and people who need police assistance giving up. Officers must also consider how communication might affect a community’s reaction. It is obvious that these traits are very important for optimal police work. Experiences show that people react more calmly and cooperatively when police officers treat them well. Therefore, good communication is needed in order to make the jobs of police officers easier and more positive.
Thank you for creating the opportunity for me to experience what it?s like in a Police Department. I greatly appreciate all the time and effort you put forward for me to do this internship.
Communication is one of the most important factors in our lives. It dictates the relationships formed with the individuals in personal and professional lives. Effective communication provides a foundation for trust and respect to grow. It also helps better understand a person and the context of the conversation. Individuals often believe that their communication skills are much better than what they actually are. Communication appears effortless; however, much of what two people discuss gets misunderstood, thus leading to conflicts and distress. To communicate effectively, one must understand the emotion behind the information being said. Knowing how to communicate effectively can improve relationships one has at home, work and in social affairs. Understanding communication skills such as; listening, non-verbal communication and managing stress can help better the relationships one has with others.