PTL CARLISLE WAS SWORN IN ON 12/14/2016 AND STARTED WITH “A” SQUAD 12/15/2016. PTL CARLISLE CAME FROM THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT WHERE HE WORKED TWO YEARS ON PATROL. PTL CARLISLE AND MYSELF SPEAK ABOUT HOW THE OPERATIONS AT TARBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE HANDLED AND HOW DIFFERENTLY THEY MAY BE FROM WHAT HE IS USE TO. OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS I HAVE WORKED CLOSELY WITH PTL CARLISLE HELPING HIM UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS DOING WRONG AND WHAT HE COULD DO TO IMPROVE ON THE TASK LISTED ABOVE THAT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT. THERE ARE SEVERAL AREAS OF PATROL THAT PTL CARLISLE NEEDS TO WORK ON. PTL CARLISLE NEEDS TO WORK ON SELF INITIATED ACTIVITY AND VEHICLE STOPS. WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN PTL CARLISLE TENDS TO KEEP HIS FOCUS ON THE ROAD AND NOT …show more content…
AS FOR OFFICER SAFETY, THIS CONCERNS ME WITH PTL CARLISLE. ON JAN. 1, 2017, WHILE CONDUCTING A CHAPTER 20 CHECKPOINT I NOTICED SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THE WAY PTL CARLISLE WAS APPROACHING VEHICLES AND HOW HE WAS INTERACTING WITH THE DRIVERS. PTL SMITH, ALONG WITH MYSELF, SPOKE WITH PTL CARLISLE ABOUT WHAT HE WAS DOING AND WHAT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED IN ORDER TO APPROACH THE CAR IN A SAFER MANNER. SHORTLY THERE AFTER (ON JAN. 9 2017, NIGHT SHIFT) I WATCHED AS PTL. CARLISLE APPROACHED A CAR DURING A VEHICLE STOP TO WHICH HE DID NOT HAVE HIS FLASHLIGHT AVAILABLE AS WELL AS PUTTING HIMSELF IN HARMS WAY BY STANDING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER’S SIDE WINDOW WITH NO FLASHLIGHT AND HIS GUN HAND ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. AFTER THIS TRAFFIC STOP WAS CLEARED, I AGAIN SPOKE WITH PTL CARLISLE ABOUT THE INCIDENT AND ADVISED HIM LATER IN THE NIGHT I WOULD BE DOING MOCK TRAFFIC STOPS WITH HIM TO POINT OUT WHAT HE NEEDED TO CHANGE. LATER THAT EVENING PTL SMITH ALONG WITH MYSELF RAN PTL CARLISLE THROUGH SEVERAL DIFFERENT SCENERIO BASED TRAFFIC STOPS. PTL CARLISLE SEEMED TO PICK UP QUICKLY ON WHAT WE WERE SHOWING HIM AND WAS VERY ACCEPTABLE TO ANY INFORMATION WE HAD TO OFFER. ANOTHER AREA THAT PTL CARLISLE NEEDS TO
All agencies that equip their officers with Tasers properly train their personnel as well as have it in their use of force continuum. Mr. Bryan was stopped for a seatbelt violation and although he was being vulgar and acting irate, he was not directing it towards Officer McPherson. Even though Bryan exited his vehicle, Officer McPherson could have gave him commands to just stay at the vehicle and do not approach him unless directed to. I have been on traffic stops when the driver abruptly exited the vehicle without being directed to do so. My thought on this is even though they exited their vehicle, I do not want them to get back into their vehicle because they may have a weapon in the vehicle that they cannot now reach or drive off, and I can keep a better eye on their actions out of the vehicle. I believe that Officer McPherson could have handled this situation a lot better with more verbal judo and professionalism. Even though it is taught that a reactionary gap of 21 feet is recommended when dealing with an unknown suspect, Officer McPherson could tell that Bryan had nothing in his hands and did not pose a threat. I am not a fan of Taser guns for the simple fact that there have been too many lawsuits and injuries that stem from the usage of them. My department’s view on them is that they are not necessary and as long as the trooper is properly trained in
General Practices Affiliates is considering an offer from Titus Lake Hospital to join under a provider leasing model. Under a provider leasing model, Titus Lake Hospital is purchasing General Practices Affiliates’ services. The practice will retain control of personnel, management, and practice policies. Titus Lake Hospital submitted financial reports to assure transparency during the lease agreement process. The following analysis will discuss whether Titus Lake hospital is a viable financial partner for General Practice Affiliates, possible implications of the lease, and recommendations.
When asked, Sgt Garber explained that he feels that one of the most effective aspects of the system was the fact that the decisions made in the heat of the moment out in the field were defended by all levels of the police department as well as the by the mayor himself. This practice allows police officers to make split second decisions without fearing every decision they make will be second guessed. In addition, it helps prevent officers from not taking action due to this same fear. This does not however protect officers that are clearly in the wrong and should have known
Although that gives the report a sometimes odd tone, defending a system that it admits failed badly, it also provides for some of the document's most evident soul-searching. One passage in particular warns of the consequences when police let down their guard. "Essentially, many of the problems found by this [Board of Inquiry] boil down to people failing to do their jobs with a high level of consistency and integrity," the report states. "Unfortunately, we found this to be true at all levels of the organization, including top managers, first-line supervisors and line personnel. Clearly, pride in one's work and a commitment to do things correctly the first time seems to have
Visualize a mother of two kids and a wife of a police officer waking up everyday thinking that her husband has a possibility of being killed. With that being said, I firmly believe that police officers should protect themselves with any means necessary. Recently there have been many scenarios of people claiming police brutality and also shootings taking place in regards to police officers and members of the community. Aside from the great pride that comes along with being an officer, I believe that it is the duty of an officer to protect the community around him, but that can only be done if the police officer has the full support of the community around him. The shootings and assaults that have been taking place are all in all the result of the police trying to defend themselves by making quick, rational decisions to be vigilant and better protect the community, as well as taming the increasingly
Police officers are judged excessively over their use of discretion. Depending on the situation it can be difficult to identify whether and officer is abusing their power of discretion without being detected. This is a concern
Everyday law enforcement personal have the possibility to face dangerous events in their daily duties. In performing such duties a police officer could come by a seemingly ordinary task, and in a blink of an eye the event can turn threatening and possible deadly. When or if this happens to an officer they won’t have
Officer Derek Rolland is a member of the Hope Mills Police Department and has been a police officer since he graduated the Basic Law Enforcement course in 2003. He was born and raised in the Hope Mills community where he was a part of a family comprised of military personnel. He became interested in the career field of law enforcement whereas as a kid growing up he would see police officers in his community all the time, interacting with everyone and would waive at them. He attended the basic law enforcement training at Fayetteville Technical Community College and upon successful completion of the
As stated earlier, many officers continue to abuse their authority by showing a behavior that is
The first incident I came across was the traffic stop. A man was pulled over for speeding 10 miles per hour above the posted speed limit in a residential area. I estimated he was going about 36 miles per hour when the posted speed limit was actually 25 miles per hour. After running his license plate, he had no previous violations, no records for a stolen car, and he had valid registration and emissions for the vehicle. The logo on his uniform states, “We’re always on time”, hinted to me as the reason for the driver to be speeding. After questioning him, the story checks out to be true and he stated that his supervisor had strict rules about being at work on time. If in fact he violates that rule he could lose his job. He sounded very sincere and apologetic for knowing he went over the speed limit. He has no prior violations on file. Given the circumstances, my gut reaction is to let him off with a warning. I believe it will be a wake-up call for the driver to use more caution in the future. The driver was not a dangerous threat nor was he driving recklessly on the roadway.
In class we have discussed use of officer discretion which is widely used in Armed & Dangerous. The officer using their judgement to handle certain situations. Gallo mentions “The job teaches us early on that, for any cop, your brain is your most powerful weapon.” (pg. 79). In some neighborhoods involving gangs, Gallo has to keep a low profile and not draw attention to herself otherwise she might be shot at by gang members. She also learns that people are more comfortable talking to female cops than male cops because they are more understanding. Officer discretion is very important for the protection of an
Correcting police misconduct and police officers using professional discretion and crossing ethical boundaries is a colossal challenge that every police department in America has at one time taken on. In order to correct the problem police departments should maintain a written policy regarding the guidelines pertaining to the use of officer discretion and the result of incorrectly using their discretion. Also, training in police ethics and past examples of officer misconduct must be incorporated from the first day at the academy, in addition to annual ethics training. This will lay the foundation for a police department’s success. Reward an officer’s ethical behavior. Rewarding ethical behavior and disciplining officers for unethical
Times have changed; crime has evolved into a multifaceted issue with deep seeded roots. Today, law enforcement officers have additional responsibilities with greater expectations. It is no longer just about bravery, but about the ability to make complex, legal decisions in the midst of danger and chaos. Officers are now required to complete many hours of training regarding detention, arrest, search and seizure, emergency vehicle operations and defensive tactics. Officers are trained to investigate incidents involving domestic violence, sex offenses and crimes against children.
Today 's police officer in the United States has evolved in many ways from when the first police department, the Philadelphia Police Department, formed in 1751. Police officers now go through extensive training, are better educated, physically fit, and have access to vast technologies in the fight against crime. Yet even with these additional attributes, the primary role of the police officer has remained the same, to serve and protect. The people who take up this profession do it knowing that it will involve working in high stress environments, rotating work shifts, long periods way from family and friends, and instances of life and death. These officers dedicate themselves to helping others and work to make their community a safer place. It 's a profession that requires ethics, honor, integrity, and professionalism if you wish to succeed as a police officer.
In any given setting, police officers are responsible for maintaining order within a, sometimes overly chaotic, society. They are given the responsibility of acting as protectors of the defenseless and upholding justice, at the risk of injury to themselves or even the loss of their own life. In addition, it is inevitable that an officer will eventually come into physical contact with an individual, who may be volatile or avoiding arrest, which nonetheless increases the odds of a physical confrontation. The distressing truth is that, although being assaulted is not a requirement of their profession, it is essentially unavoidable. With that said, police officers realize this fact and readily accept the reality that at any given moment, be