1. List the major obstacles to communications in the day-to-day work of a police agency and detail the major strategies you would use to overcome these obstacles.
The most common obstacles in the day-to-day communication of police agency are the following:
• Noise
• Time.
• Volume of information.
• Tendency to say what we think others want to hear.
• Certainty.
• Failure to select the best word.
• Prejudices (sender and receiver).
• Strained sender-receiver relationships.
In order to overcome these obstacles, I would be mindful of everyone’s time and focus on what being communicated, the channel of communication, and a timely delivery. I would focus on communicating clearly and openly to avoid rumors or the telephone game. I would do this by making sure I say what needs to be said with nothing more and nothing less. I would attempt to meet the needs of the receiver of the message. I would accomplished this by being selective in what I personally take action on and what I delegate.
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Select an area of communication of interest to you and research it in at least three professional journals, one of which should be from the criminal justice field. You might select topics such as gender differences, nonverbal communication, the impact of technology on communication or any other area you would like to know more about. Write a brief summary of your findings. Include the full reference citation for each
source. The article “Louder than words: touch is the first sense we acquire and the secret weapon in many a successful relationship” discusses our ability to communicate nonverbally by our posture, motions, expressions, and touch. It looks at when we first begin receiving tactile signals. Even before birth babies feel the vibration of their mother's heartbeat which is amplified by amniotic fluid. Touch plays a critical role in parent-child relationships and it continues to play a crucial role in human life and the way we communicate and perceive communication. The article “An Examination of the Relative Effectiveness of Training in Nonverbal Communication” discusses the importance of nonverbal communication and examines the potential effectiveness of training for sales representatives. A study of sales representatives was conducted to determine the potential benefit of body language training. The results indicated that such training is valuable in academic and practical applications. This study can be expanded to all fields as it can apply to our everyday life. The article “Nonverbal Social Sensing in Action” looked at what kind of nonverbal cues can be extracted and to what extent they could validly be obtained. The researchers look at vocal and visual nonverbal communication during a job interview. Both nonverbal communications could predict hiring decisions with turn duration, tempo variation and gaze being the best predictors for hiring decision. 3. You have been assigned to develop a community policing initiative in a low income,“ drug-ridden” area. Describe the communication difficulties you might encounter and how you would propose to overcome them. Given the task to develop a community policing initiative in a low income, drug ridden area I would encounter several communication difficulties. The three major difficulties are prejudice, time, and volume of information. In order to overcome these obstacles, I would start by ensuring the information which is being shared is presented in a positive and stress the importance of the policy which is ultimately making a difference in the community. I would attempt to address any presumptions in the communication. Given the fact that officers have several competing priorities I would also make sure that the information being communicated was really needed and added value. I would avoid drowning them with information or making the communication too wordy. I would send written communication out to be reviewed prior to a verbal meeting to address any questions or concerns. 4. Your police department is suffering from an internal communications problem. Information is not being disseminated to the rank and file. What procedure would you use to determine the extent of the problem? What techniques would you use to solve the problem?
Written communication is very vital in the criminal justice career. The criminal justice field has a huge work ethic with the communication style. They choose the APA style because it is easy for people to access the information and they have it laid out for everyone.
As part of my HNC study, I have been asked to write a reflective account based on a particular incident where I overcame the barriers of communication with a service user. To respect and retain confidentiality as outlined in the data protection act 1998 and within the organisational policy, I will refer to the individual as Mrs X. (Gov.uk, 2016). To assist me in my process of reflection, I will be using Gibbs (1988) Reflective Cycle; this six stage model will help by giving structure to my reflection.
Police agencies must develop positive rapport and channels of communication with diverse communities in order to achieve goals and avoid conflicts. Racism, discrimination, and miscommunication have been the cause of countless police shootings in this past month. Police leaders must find innovative methods to collaborate
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Effective communication is very important in all lines of work and especially criminal justice. Communicating effectively is often something that is taken for granted by many, until they are faced with the confusion of undetailed reports and misunderstandings. As stated by Joel Cox and Mike Milnor (2014), an inability to communicate effectively in police work is often an area of great concern. The documentation of members in the criminal justice world is of great importance, such as incident reports, police reports and even homicide cases. Often, the initial documents provided become a part of the larger case reports and may even end up in the hands of prosecuting attorneys.
Effective business communication is central to the success of an individual’s career and consequently to that of the overall business entity. It would be imaginable therefore that there is some form of correlation between effective communication skills and such success. To put this into context, University of Kent (2011) has placed Verbal Communication at the top of the ten skills that employers most commonly look for. On the same note, anything that hinders effective communication is bound to have a negative effect not only on the specific message delivery, but also on the overall success of a career. In this paper, some of the barriers to effective business communication are discussed, with a few examples of how they affect the process.
I graduated from butte college in 1997 with an AS degree in Licensed vocational nursing. I later decided to further my education in nursing and returned to college, I graduated with an AS degree in Registered nursing in 2002 from butte college. I am currently attending Pacific college to earn my BSN degree. Right after I obtained my LVN license I went to worked at Oroville hospital, I worked for Oroville hospital for one year, then I decided to make a change and I went to work for California Forensic Medical Group which is a subcontracted company for the Butte County jail and I have been there ever since. I am married and have 4 boys and 2 dogs. In my spare time I love to ride my Harley.
Understanding the issue is just part of what’s needed. The purpose of the section is to identify a solution, or as may be the case, solutions. So, the question here is what can we do to improve the relationship between the police and the citizens. Over the years there has been many books written and studies conducted, all in an effort to find the best way to improve police and citizen relationships. To do this we must look at all available information. According to The Study Circles Resource Center’s Protecting Communities, Serving the Public: Police and residents building relationships to work together (2000), “Bring police and community together. We need to meet not just when there is a crisis or a big crime. We should do things to build relationships that are not so full of conflict. Then it would be easier to work together. We can build respect and trust for one another when we make time to meet with and learn about each other. This is the only way to do it.
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.
Clearly, communication plays a significant role in every aspect of our life. Communication is the simply act of conveying information from one person to another by using voice (verbally), gesture or body language (nonverbally), books or magazines (written), pictures (visually). The better communication skills that one has is the better the information could be transferred and received. The ability to convey information successfully and clearly is a fundamental life skill and should not be underestimated. Additional, effectively communication is the key to solve problems in any situation. With good communication skills, you can absolutely improve your professional life as well as strengthen your social and family relation ship. Indeed, communication allows us to relate and understand each other. “It also provides us with a significant frame of reference and relational context that sustain our identities.” (Imberti, 2007)
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.