Law enforcement agency in your community and the top administrator
Directions
1. Watch the provided lecture on the history of policing (HarvardX). This is a powerful summary of policing, leading up to policing in New York.
2. Website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g1CuL6-cQ0Links to an external site.
3. After reviewing the history of policing presented, note some past practices and strategies that could assist modern Policing Organizations today. Think of some of the hot topics mentioned in the lecture and crime in your neighborhood.
4. Follow this format.
Identify the law enforcement agency in your community and the top administrator. (This should be a real person and agency)
Construct a letter that addresses a current concern that be addressed with a strategy from the historical account provided.
Describe the dilemma, concern, issue, and its impact on you, your community, and/or its members that you will provide a strategy
Provide a potential remedy and solution to the identified concern/issue/dilemma using the prior historical account of policing.
REMEMBER THIS IS A LETTER.
Criteria
Address all assignment points
Double Space
Cover Sheet (APA
)Original Not Plagiarized
Sample Solution
I cannot access and process external videos yet, so I cannot watch the specific lecture you provided. However, I can guide you on how to structure the letter based on the information you provided.
Finding Information About Your Local Law Enforcement
- Search online for "[Your City/County] + Law Enforcement Agency". This should lead you to the official website of your local police department.
- The website will likely have a section on "About Us" or "Leadership" where you can find the name of the top administrator (Chief of Police, Sheriff, etc.).
Structuring Your Letter
Your Name Your Address Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County Kenya
Date
Chief [Name of Top Administrator] [Law Enforcement Agency Name] [Address of Law Enforcement Agency] Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County Kenya
Dear Chief [Name of Top Administrator],
Introduction
- Briefly introduce yourself and state your residence in Eldoret.
Body
- Identify the Concern: Mention a current concern you have about policing in Eldoret. This could be related to a specific crime type, feeling of safety in your community, or a particular policing practice. Be specific.
- Impact of the Concern: Explain how this concern impacts you, your community, and its members. Provide statistics or anecdotes if possible.
- Historical Strategy: Briefly mention a past practice or strategy from the lecture on the history of policing that you believe could be relevant to your concern.
- Potential Remedy: Explain how this historical strategy could be adapted and implemented in Eldoret to address the concern you mentioned.
Full Answer Section
Conclusion
- Thank the Chief for their time and consideration.
- Briefly restate your hope for addressing the concern.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Double Spacing and Cover Sheet
- Ensure your letter is double-spaced for readability.
- While an APA cover sheet is not typically required for letters, you can create a simple cover sheet with your name, course information (if applicable), date, and recipient information.
Remember
- Be respectful and professional in your tone.
- Focus on solutions rather than simply criticizing current practices.
- Tailor the content to your specific concern and the historical strategy you identified.
I hope this helps!