for Prof.kim

ADJ 111 S16 Written Assignment 

Please read and review the attached article from the Washington Post by Elijah Anderson

You are the new police chief in a town/small city in Anywhere, USA.  The mayor calls you in and is very worried that what happened in Ferguson, Mo. could happen in your town.  The mayor and town council give you the assignment of submitting a plan of action to ensure the problems the police have with the community in Ferguson don’t happen in your town.  Recent history indicates the relationship with some segments of the community is good but others believe they are treated poorly by the police.  

Please develop your plan as follows:

Regardless of whether you agree with the article you must take steps to define how your police department will work with the citizens in your town. 

How will your department attempt to improve the relationship with those in your community who mistrust the police?  How will you work together in partnership with all portions of the community to solve problems?  (20 points)

Who are the important people you should get information from to determine what the problems are?    (15 points) 

When an officer interacts with a member of the community – what opinions do you want your community members to have of “your” officers? (10 points)

Your paper must be at least 3 pages - typed, double-spaced, 12 font, 1 inch margins and turned in during class on Nov 19. (5 points for following directions)

You are encouraged to use the text but feel free to complete a little research on the internet.  Please Google NCJRS and look in the law enforcement tab or www.cops.usdoj.gov.