Case Study Barton

CJA 474 Robert Barton Case Study

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Robert Barton Case Study

The concepts related to groups and group dynamics explain that Officer Barton is the type of person who wants to be a stand up individual who stands firm for what he believes in. His desires their acceptance, which is fueled by his desire to be a good police officer. He has conformed to a new group that causes him to sacrifice the cultural acceptance that it comes with. Baron wants to succeed and he is conformed to the beliefs of his fellow officers to accomplish his success. Barton knows what the outcome will be if he does not act the way they expect him to act. He knows the mentality of the police department, and it has developed into one that he does not like, but knows he has to adhere to it to...