Category: Sociology

The steps of the SARA model

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Explain each of the steps of the SARA model and detail how this model can be used by police to address crime and disorder in their communities.

Provide one specific example of applying SARA to a real-life crime issue.

You have a high number of calls for service in a neighborhood with regards to delinquent acts being done by juveniles. What strategies would you use to determine what causes the high call volume, and how would you attempt to reduce the number of calls for service?

You are the Police Chief in a city that has an area of high alcohol-related crimes. The Mayor is demanding that you address this issue. What program(s) would you try to implement and how would this impact the alcohol-related crime rate?

Wall of Silence

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How does the “Wall of Silence” impact law enforcement or corrections? Examine how the practice affects community perceptions of law enforcement or correctional organizations.

Implementing community policing initiatives in the Department

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You are the Deputy Chief of Police for a 500 member department of a city that has a high crime rate in certain areas and an extremely low crime rate in other areas of the city. There are racial tensions between the police department and members of the community. The Chief has asked for your input to adopt a community policing model/approach. In your response back to the Chief (your main post), address the following questions:

What are the first steps that the leadership of the Department should take to adopt community policing?

What are the three biggest obstacles the Chief will face when implementing community policing initiatives in the Department?

How can leadership overcome those obstacles?

What concerns with regards to the budget should the Chief focus on regarding adopting a community policing initiative?

 

Dealing with law enforcement subculture and racial profiling.

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A recent event has caused uproar in demands for law enforcement to be attentive to activities that could lead to terrorism or gang activity. Race has been a source of controversy because of the stereotypes and labels put on individuals from certain races and religious backgrounds.

Opinions about issues in society are often the catalyst for the foundations of social change. The combined opinions of all individuals determine society’s position on an issue. Because criminal justice professionals have a first-hand view of the individuals who will be affected by the change, it is particularly crucial that they develop and advocate a position on an issue.

Using the library, Internet, or any other available materials for adequate, accurate, and relevant support, address your position on this controversial issue.
Propose 2 strategies for dealing with law enforcement subculture and racial profiling.
One strategy is to be from an ethical perspective and the other should be in terms of keeping societal opinion from making significant changes in the functioning of systems and society as a whole.

 

Externalities and the Environment

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Meyer describes the “Tragedy of the Commons.” The IMF article explains how this type of problem is an example of an “externality.” What is an externality? What might be a good government policy to solve the problem of the environmental externality that leads to high greenhouse gas emissions?
Moral Hazard and Adverse Selection

“Moral hazard” is a term often used in the context of peoples’ behavior once they have insurance. Szuchman and Anderson explore the idea of moral hazard in personal relationships. How would you define moral hazard? Provide an example of a moral hazard that you have observed in your own community or workplace.

How does moral hazard differ from adverse selection? Provide an example to illustrate this concept.