Discussion Week 1
While we all know the police serve the “community,” it is important to understand that the community is made of an enormous number of individuals, groups, and organizations. Each of these have their own beliefs when it comes to the police.
Select at least three organizations or groups from outside the police agency. Then, address the questions that follow. Remember, some groups will want to eliminate the police, others will want to give the police more latitude and power, while many have a far more neutral view, and only want the police to address their specific issues, as well as those groups that want to restrict the role of the police department.
1. What is the mission of the organization/group? Provide this and a brief description of the organization/group.
2. What is it that the organization/group would like from the police? (e.g., this may be things like protection, eradication, more training, etc..) Discuss two ways (for each of your 3 organizations/groups) that a police chief may respond favorably to these organizations/groups but still maintain success in the police management realm?
3. Discuss two challenges that a Chief may face trying to maintain relationships with community stakeholders (such as the organizations/groups you chose) in their role as a Police Chief and the duties and responsibilities that they have in that role.
