1.) What are the primary features of a police officer’s “working personality”? Explain the process by which a police officer develops this personality. Identify measures police departments can take to ensure lofficers maintain a professional image.
2.) Discuss some of the developments, problems, challenges, and changes in policing from the 1960’s to the present time.
3.) What are the sources of stress to which police officers are exposed? What are some of the measures police departments can take to mitigate the effects of these sources of stress?
4.) What changes in traditional police agencies are required for departments to implement community-oriented policing?
5.) Explain the broken windows thesis, by explaining how the devolution of a community provides the genesis for crime.
6.) Describe the types of police corruption. If you were the chief of police in a major city, what policies would you implement to control police corruption?
7.) Discuss the pros and cons of plea bargaining and provide examples. Present and defend your position on the issue.
8.) Discuss the three methods by which the court system provides legal assistance to indigent defendants. What are the benefits and liabilities of each system?