Criminal Justice System And The Correctional Industry

The two primary goals and objectives of policing are maintaining order and protecting life and property. Society emphasizes the police role as being crime fighters and public servants. With crime fighter’s role, criminals are the enemy and police are the “army” that are in “war” with the enemy. Police as a public servant perception is explained as the police having limited ability to affect crime rates and the police serve all the people including criminals. The police use of force should also be restricted with the public servant view. In reality, a police officer’s role is to do all of the above: protect and serve, monitor criminal activity, respond to emergency calls, issue tickets, make arrests, help citizens, listen, de-escalate situations, and so on.

I believe that it is dire for criminal justice professionals to know and understand the history of the field of corrections to promote progressive change and enhancement. It is simply impossible to progress without knowing where the system has failed or faltered. I find this essential in a field that directly influences and affects humans. Professionals in the field of criminal justice are not only responsible for meeting the needs and desires of law-abiding civilians, but they are, more critically, responsible for responding to and reprimanding lawbreakers.

Police, courts and corrections are part of criminal justice organizations. Each of these organizations face challenges every day and the leaders of these agencies must deal with these challenges (Duelin, 2010). The types of criminal justice leaders range from police chiefs and sheriffs to prison superintendents, and heads of government, state, or local task forces. Some of the challenges they confront are budget and staffing shortfalls, political perspectives on the roles of law enforcement personnel in society, and the changing nature of crime and the difficulties associated with keeping up with these trends (Bryant, 2010).

It is through the Criminal Justice System’s close collaborations with like-minded agencies such as the Police, Prison and Courts Services, that the public’s concerns and worries are resolved, in order to bring about justice in our communities (Cavadino and Dignan, 2007 as cited in Fox, 2014). With that in mind and out of the way, this essay will aim to explore some of the strengths and weaknesses, which are prominent within the Criminal Justice System. To do this successfully, the Police and the Courts Service will be the key agencies that will be explored in relation to the key Models that shape the whole Criminal Justice System. These Models were founded by Herbert L. Packer (1968) and Michael King (1981).

There are many people that play an important role in maintaining safety and equality in the communities we live in. As a research topic, I got a chance to learn a little about some of the different professions in the criminal justice system. Based on individual interviews, I will discuss my findings from members of law enforcement, the court systems and the correctional department. The representatives interviewed were: a Sheriff Deputy working patrol from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, a Criminal Defense Attorney from a private practice law firm, a Deputy Probation Officer from the Sacramento Probation Department and also a sheriff’s deputy from the Sacramento County Main Jail. This paper will present a brief overview of their jobs, their personal views on their careers and department goals and a summary of what I learned.

Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that the role of the criminal justice system is responsible for assisting the law and order, and to detect and stop crime (CJS Online, 2010). Keeping this in mind Matthews et al. (2003) highlights that it should not be described as a single

The criminal justice has variety of jobs that make up the system. There is a system known as the correctional system also known as the penal system . criminal justice system which additional included policies, prosecution and courts. Everyone who takes part in corrections, law enforcement , and courts come together and contribute to criminal justice.

The book “Out-of-Control Criminal Justice” highlights how the criminal justice system is out of control. Daniel Mears, the author of the book, uses a research-based strategy to show the perceptions of people who work or have been affected by the criminal justice system. This book is a valuable read and a brilliant resource for students and criminal justice enthusiasts who are interested in how the criminal justice system works. The book gives a list of comprehensive problems that are plaguing the system. The book then offers ample strategies on how these problems can be controlled to increase justice, accountability and reduce crimes at a less cost. The strategies include greater responsiveness to victims of crimes, understanding the consequences

Police in America possess an excessive amount of power compared to average American citizens. The abilities and rights they have hold them above everyone else simply because of their occupation. They can accomplish a great deal more than everyone else when it comes to retrieving property, entering a home, and even keeping a secure job. Often, unlawful use of these privileges in excess leads to harm and injustices against civilians. These injustices are morally horrific, but often legal unfortunately.

There are different agencies in the criminal justice system. Courts, corrections, law enforcement, and prosecution are all a part of the criminal justice system. It may not seem as if they cooperate with one another but they are all in the same system. Since all of the agencies are in the same system, the agencies have an organizational structure. Throughout this paper interesting information pertaining to corrections in different states will be discussed. Do we know Michigan’s and Florida’s correctional system? Many states run their corrections inversely and some may operate the same.

Corrections is defined as “a governmental agency tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the incarceration of persons convicted of crimes within a particular jurisdiction”. From my understanding this means that the correctional branch is tasked with administering and enforcing the punishments given to the offenders. But like most systems in the United States, the correctional branch had to be updated and improved to follow the laws and ways of the modern world.

It is through the Criminal Justice System’s close collaborations with like-minded agencies such as the Police, Prison and Courts Services, that the public’s concerns and worries are resolved, in order to bring about justice in our communities (Cavadino and Dignan, 2007 as cited in Fox, 2014). With that in mind and out of the way, this essay will aim to explore some of the strengths and weaknesses, which are prominent within the Criminal Justice System. To do this successfully, the Police and the Courts Service will be the key agencies that will be explored in relation to the key Models that shape the whole Criminal Justice System. These Models were founded by Herbert L. Packer (1968) and Michael King (1981).

Although policing has been around for many decades, law enforcement roles have not changed too significantly. Media, such as television shows and movies, portray law enforcement officers as fearless crime fighters who are in daily high speed chases and shoot outs. While these crimes may be possible, it is not likely on a daily basis. So, just what do police officers respond too then? They deal with many various types of service calls each month and year including little disruptions and civil arguments or disputes. Police officers today need to be in different places for all different types of complaints and issues. Because many agencies do not have the capability or manpower for the growing need, community policing is a fast growing necessity for these agencies. This paper will discuss where community policing originated from, how it effects law enforcement today, and some of the ways we can expand the concept of community policing to benefit everyone for the future.

The criminal justice system is comprised of three several yet overlapping entities. These collective yet separate entities are law enforcement, the judicial process, and corrections. All three of these sections play their own role in the criminal justice system as well as a historical creation, culture and an internal flow of their department. This consistency of inconsistency has generated another term for the criminal justice system which is the “criminal non-system.” The criminal non-stem is a direct reflection of the inconsistency in laws fluctuating from county to count and state to state. This inconstancy can also be reflected in the judiciary process where priorities may fluctuate from court to court. This idea or concept of a non-system can also be seen in the corrections department as well were prisons overall center of focus and end goal may be very different from that of a halfway house or an early release program. all three of these individual programs are apart of corrections yet they end state amongst one another is very different and their means of

When the public gains knowledge of police misconduct in the line of duty, acts of protests, demonstrations, strikes and civil disobedience are conducted in response (Palmiotto, p.15) When police engage in behaviors that results in them improperly using the authority given to them to oppress, harm or kill individuals without legal justification, the spotlight tends to shine bright on the officer and their department. This creates unwanted complications for law enforcement administrators and can damagingly impact the agency’s ability to carry out its mission. Improper application of force can degrade relationships with the community, disrupt the flow of control within the department, and result in the loss of manpower and financial resources due to legal fees and lawsuits launched by the victims of the excessive force. To prevent excessive use of force from occurring, departments have initiated guidelines for officers to adhere to when deciding to use force to subdue a suspect. These guidelines are a part of the use of force continuum.