Running head: GATHERING RESEARCH DATA PAPER

Gathering Research Data Paper

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CJA 433 Research Methods in Criminal Justice

November 20, 2010

Gathering Research Data Paper

Police officers protect the lives and property of citizens. They play an intricate role in the balance of society. They have many responsibilities such as maintaining order, catching law breakers, and working towards preventing crimes. The police department and the job of a police officer cannot be successful without the community's trust. Therefore, it is imperative that police officers obey the same laws that they enforce. It is the duty of police officers to be courteous and respectful to everyone they come into contact with. Upholding an appropriate level of professionalism is a mandatory element of a...