English composition week10

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Police and Public Relations Draft

ShunaRollins

3/4/21

Police and Public Relations

Introduction

The ever present threat of violence and fear perpetrated on individuals and properties is among the concern when regarding public safety and the ability to enjoy freedoms and rights. This is because of the manner they threaten the safety, good governance and the peaceful environment expected in a community. This as such becomes the role of the police to ensure that such occurrences and individuals are kept in check through the use of laws and regulations which end up in provision of security and sustainability. In this aspect, they tend to interact and have relations regarding how they conduct their duties and maintain order. This forms the basic essence of public relations as it seeks to determine how individuals perceive and communicate among each other. There is a need for them to act under the law, and this is set to ensure that they earn respect among the public and create good public relations with the general public.

This is also considering the high number of cases that have been highlighted by the media, which is at the forefront of highlighting information, and current events which have not played well in the light of the public. The relationship has become strenuous with the police losing trust and belief in certain communities. This is the essence of this discussion, which is the relationship between a police and public relations. Public relations goes hand in hand with services that are meant to benefit the general public.

It is because of the public interest by every individual to feel safe under law enforcement. Police relations enable the administration of norms and rules established as they affect both the community at large and the police also (Barker & Hunter, 2011). Proper public relations allow for the ease of policing and administration of justice. As such, it is important to highlight the importance of public relations for the police and community and whether there can be more proactive methods to improve and increase for better relations far from the negative perspective held now.

Analysis and Discussion

1. Goals Associated with the Police Public Relations

On top of those, there is a crucial connection between public relations in police administration is and the manner in which it can be achieved with ease and acceptance to the community being policed. This clearly delineates the manner in which administration of law differs from the infringement of their rights and freedoms (Cordner G., 2010). As such, this topic of discussion should be of interest to educators, learners and other stakeholders in society that may utilize the information herein to get a better relation between literature and education. What is already established is that indeed literature holds a crucial role in education and this will be discussed to what extent herein. Proceeding in that manner will lead to the introduction of information not previously considered or highlighted with regard to how it has shaped Police and public relations.

1. Important of Police Public Support

In order to build trust and cooperation in a community, it is important for the community to understand the progress and process of a police department (James N., et al, 2020). This should be part and parcel of the policing program being forwarded and advanced to promote the image of the police. This means the availability of service and protection to each and every individual in the public. It is crucial to understand that despite there being a negative image towards policing and the manner in which they implement their policies. As such, during the course of this discussion, this will be highlighted and discussed in order to ascertain the manner in which policing and public relations can go hand in hand. It also provides an advantage of the increased use of police services rather than unscrupulous services in the Public area maintained. This might see a reduction in certain activities and more trust in the police.

1. Steps involved in a police public relations campaign

The lack of proper public relations leads to police being perceived as having a disadvantageous public perception. One of the most negative images that the police is usually known for it their use of excessive force. Most times, the use of this force has resulted in deaths and serious injuries to their victims. It as such has been termed as police brutality. This paragraph will discuss the importance of the police having proper public relations.

In creation of a successful public campaign, there are three steps involved. The first step involves define the goals of the police by developing a clear set of objectives to be achieved. From there, an in depth analysis of the strength, weaknesses, opportunities available and the perceived threats which will thereby provide a guideline on how to achieve the set objectives. From thereon, the intended objectives are clear and a proposal on public image is effected that seeks to implement the desired objectives.

1. Disadvantages associated with Police Public Relations

Police public relations are the key point to how they are perceived within their communities. However, there are also certain disadvantages that come with the aspect of seeking good relations. One is the increased scrutiny in how police conduct their duties and functions. Most of the time, police usually act by default as a result of their training. This makes each officer unique in their own way in the manner they conduct their duties. The aspect of public relations shines a light on every aspect they conduct. Not to mention the politicization of the police thereby affecting the way they conduct their activities. This is one of the disadvantages that will be highlighted further in the discussion.

1. Police efforts on improvement of Public Relations and Trust

Police relations in communities have been known to be effective through the use of policies such as community immersion laws as a result of community policing strategies (Cordner G., 2010). They can also improve on public relations through re-education and making their workforce more aware of the differences in culture among the public and how to go about them. On top of that, efforts to improve relations can be achieved through transactional model of communication as well as active listening to the issues being raised by the concerned parties (Cordner G., 2010).

Conclusion

Police and public relations can be considered a crucial aspect of the public image that police get. It is paramount that the reputation they enjoy is clean and free from any negativity for it to make their work easier. In that this could allow communities to be more cooperative towards their efforts to secure their interests. On top of that, it increases trust and the belief of safety among the public. Needless to say, the discussion around why police and public relations is crucial is fundamental in ensuring that there is more relatability and understanding between the public and the Police. It offers to have more advantages and ways in which the police could assist in improving their public image.

Sources List

1. Barker T., Hunter R., (2011), Police Community Relations and the Administration of Justice, 8th ed, Prentice Hall: Saddle River.

2. Cordner G., Dunham R., Roger P., Dunham G., and Geoffrey P. “Community Policing: Elements and Effects,” in Critical Issues in Policing, eds. Alpert, 6th ed. (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, 2010), p. 433.

3. James N., Finklea K., Novak W., Lampe J., Anderson A., Sekar K., (2020), Public Trust and Law Enforcement-A Discussion for Policymakers

4. The influence of police training programs on police officers' participation in good police – Community relations in Uganda. (2019). Public Policy and Administration Research.

5. Sato, M. (2017). Police legitimacy and public cooperation. Police–Citizen Relations across the World, 108-126. doi:10.4324/9781315406664-5