Week Four Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement in today's Society

CJS 200

Law Enforcement in today's Society

There are several issues that the Police Department face in Today's Society that are a big concern. Since the beginning of policing, there has been a problem with police corruption and concerns about racial profiling in society. Some police officers will use abusive power and authority for personal and organized gain. Police officers will turn their back on criminal activity for a financial gain and lose the respect from Society because of their corruption.

Dangers on the job are an issue for officers to face in today's society. Police officers face deaths from stress, car crashes, on the job training, and deaths at the hands of the offenders apprehended to protect the community....