Posted: July 16th, 2023

Week 10 Assignment – Updating the Structure of a Police Department

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Week 10 Assignment – Updating the Structure of a Police Department

Overview

You have been assigned to incorporate community policing and engagement initiatives, such as those found in Chapter 14 of Community Policing Today, into the current departmental structure. You must include training in these new initiatives, as an ongoing function as well as for compliance and oversight.

The first part of the assignment requires you to identify three specific initiatives to add to the department and then identify where they will fit into the organizational structure. Refer to the Police Department Organizational Structure [PPTX]. You will need to explain what type of training and support will be necessary for these initiatives.

The second part of the assignment is to revamp the department’s recruitment and hiring process to attract and hire new officers who have the necessary traits to accomplish both the traditional policing function and the expanded community initiatives. Using the information from Chapter 12 of your Community Policing Today text, identify the important skills needed in these new officers and describe the process you will use to evaluate these skills.

Instructions

Write a 5–7 page paper in which you:

Identify three specific community policing initiatives to add to the department.

Determine what type of training and support will be necessary for each of these initiatives.

Select where each initiative will fit into the organizational structure.

Justify why these three initiatives will enhance the department’s relationship with the community.

Identify the important skills needed in recruiting new officers who can perform both traditional policing and the new community policing initiatives.

Explain how you would evaluate and measure these traits and skills.

Use five credible, relevant, and appropriate sources to support your writing. Cite each source listed on your source page at least once within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.

You may use Community Policing Today for one of your sources, but you must provide at least four additional sources to support your selected initiatives.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Propose a working business model for the police department of the future.
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Outline:

I. Introduction

Briefly explain the purpose of the assignment and its importance in incorporating community policing initiatives into the department’s structure.
II. Three Community Policing Initiatives
A. Initiative 1: [Name of Initiative]
1. Description of the initiative and its objectives.
2. Explanation of how this initiative will enhance the department’s relationship with the community.
3. Identification of the specific departmental unit or division where this initiative will fit into the organizational structure.
4. Training and support requirements for implementing and sustaining this initiative.

B. Initiative 2: [Name of Initiative]
1. Description of the initiative and its objectives.
2. Explanation of how this initiative will enhance the department’s relationship with the community.
3. Identification of the specific departmental unit or division where this initiative will fit into the organizational structure.
4. Training and support requirements for implementing and sustaining this initiative.

C. Initiative 3: [Name of Initiative]
1. Description of the initiative and its objectives.
2. Explanation of how this initiative will enhance the department’s relationship with the community.
3. Identification of the specific departmental unit or division where this initiative will fit into the organizational structure.
4. Training and support requirements for implementing and sustaining this initiative.

III. Recruitment and Hiring Process
A. Importance of selecting officers with skills for both traditional policing and community initiatives.
B. Identification of important skills needed in recruiting new officers.
C. Description of the process to evaluate and measure these traits and skills during the recruitment and hiring process.

IV. Conclusion

Summarize the key points discussed in the paper and emphasize the importance of incorporating community policing initiatives into the department’s structure for enhancing the relationship with the community.
Tips and Guidance:

Begin by conducting research on community policing initiatives and their benefits. Look for scholarly articles, books, or reports that provide evidence-based information and case studies.

Utilize the sources available to you, such as the textbook “Community Policing Today,” to gather relevant information about community policing initiatives and recruitment processes.

When identifying the initiatives, consider their relevance to the department’s goals, community needs, and potential impact on enhancing trust and collaboration between the police and the community.

Explain in detail the training and support requirements for each initiative. Consider factors such as specialized training programs, community engagement workshops, resources needed, and ongoing support from departmental leaders.

Justify your selection of initiatives by explaining how they align with the principles of community policing and how they can improve the department’s relationship with the community. Provide specific examples or case studies, if available.

When discussing the important skills needed in new officers, consider traits such as communication skills, empathy, problem-solving abilities, cultural competency, and the ability to build relationships with diverse communities.

Describe the process you would use to evaluate and measure these skills during the recruitment and hiring process. This could include interviews, scenario-based assessments, background checks, psychological evaluations, or other relevant methods.

Make sure to properly cite all the sources used in your paper and include a reference page.