Principles Of The Uniform Crime Reporting System

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The uniform crime reporting system is a statistical reporting program run by the federal bureau of investigation: criminal justice information services division (CJIS). The uniform crime reporting system is done annually. The crimes normally reported are non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, larceny theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. These crimes are considered violent by both their nature and volume of crimes committed. Not all crimes are reported. The “lesser crimes” are discounted in the view of the federal bureau of investigation. Emphasize is put on violent crimes. The uniform crime reporting system function is to report an annual summation of the incidence and rate of reported crime. This helps to give a picture on what kinds …show more content…

They do not report because of how they could be viewed in doing so. Even with the issues the UCR has, it still provides a good picture of what crimes are occurring. The peelian principle are nine basic principles for the basic foundation for law enforcement organizations and community policing though out the world. Named peelian for its creator Sir Robert Peel. The first principle is the basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crimes and disorder. This principle now is known as “protecting and serving”. The second peelian principle is the ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police actions. This principle is very based on the actions of one police officer that is detrimental to the entire force. The principle is way more true than it was when it was created in 1829. Principle number three is that the police must secure the willing co-operation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain the respect of the public. This means the public must be ready and able to accept the laws created by legislation. If the laws are unreasonable, it will make police officers jobs very

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