Original response to each essay question is to be between 500-700 words - excluding direct quotes. You are to provide at least 3 references other than your readings to support each response. These references are to be in APA format. Corresponding citations should be included in your response to document/support the facts you provide.
Question 1:
The use of force by law enforcement officers is sometimes required when dealing with suspects resisting arrest and/or individuals disobeying direct orders. However, when the use of force becomes excessive or is used unnecessarily, law enforcement officers are arguably committing ethical violations.
Compose an essay of 500 - 700 words that discusses (1) the types of ethical violations that can occur when excessive use of force occurs and (2) policies that law enforcement administrators can implement to minimize the chances of officers unnecessarily utilizing excessive use of force without impeding the discretion necessary for officers to effectively carryout their duties.
Directly quoted material may be used, but will not count towards the minimum word count. Be sure to support your response with cited scholarly resources as required by APA. A minimum of three (3) resources in addition to the course textbook must be used when composing your response.
Question 2:
Law enforcement agencies are frequently compared to the military when discussing their organizational structure. The term "quasi-military" is often used to describe the type of reporting structure that exists within most law enforcement agencies.
Compose an essay of 500 - 700 words that compares the organizational structure of law enforcement agencies with the military. When making your comparison include examples from both local law enforcement agencies, as well as state or federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation or State Bureau of Investigations.
Directly quoted material may be used, but will not count towards the minimum word count. Be sure to support your response with cited scholarly resources as required by APA. A minimum of three (3) resources in addition to the course textbook must be used when composing your response.