Abstract
The application of the rule of law as well as driving the use of the law towards the creation of a law abiding society is the limelight towards the creation of a society which does not condone crime and its sycophants. Enforcing law is one of the most effective mechanisms of controlling crime in any area. The use of the police as a law enforcement mechanism encourages peaceful coexistence within the society. The control of crime is usually a major step in discouraging crimes in communities. In the places where there are high cases of criminal cases reported, the use of law enforcement procedures and mechanisms serves as a good procedure in the criminal justice (ONDCP, 2016). The enforcement of the law by the various law enforcement mechanisms is one of the most effective strategies of dealing with crime, as well as ensuring a peaceable and equitable society.
I. Introduction
The application of the rule of law as well as driving the use of the law towards the creation of a law abiding society is the limelight towards the creation of a society which does not condone crime and its sycophants. Enforcing law is one of the most effective mechanisms of controlling crime in any area. The use of the police as a law enforcement mechanism encourages peaceful coexistence within the society. The control of crime is usually a major step in discouraging crimes in communities. In the places where there are high cases of criminal cases reported, the use of law enforcement procedures and mechanisms serves as a good procedure in the criminal justice (ONDCP, 2016). The enforcement of the law by the various law enforcement mechanisms is one of the most effective strategies of dealing with crime, as well as ensuring a peaceable and equitable society.
II. Literature Review
Current literature on the enforcement of the law and its effective strategies recognize the importance of the importance the relationship between law enforcement and citizens of the community. As with all types of crimes that result in a processing through the criminal justice’s system, law enforcement begins with the officer and the community. In a 2015 article by A.A. Braggs, the author emphasizes the importance of involving the community to achieve effective law enforcement (Braggs). The finding was that the relationship between law enforcement and the community have a significant impact on the effectiveness of crime fighting. In further support of this view, Bush and Dodson present an examination of policing in a 2014 article wherein they determined that the quality of the relationship between the community and law enforcement has a significant impact on the effectiveness of the enforcement of the law by the police (Bush & Dodson). Additional support for this particular strategy was also provided in a 2016 article by Higgins and Hun wherein they reported that crime can be effectively reduced by the existence of a cohesive relationship between law endorsement officers and the community.
III. Discussion
Crime
Crime is an act against the law of the government that is punishable. Throughout the world, there is a serious and dangerous threat to nearly every community due to crime. The application of law enforcement is used to control various crimes such as drug trafficking, which is a major problem for the whole nation. The implementation includes different activities which include various institutional investigations, the use of intelligence and creative information so as to enhance peace in the state (National Center for Victims of Crime, 2012).
Crime Control and Law Enforcement
The existence of law enforcement reduces crime. The mission of the police to deter, prevent and control crime. The presence of the police officers is usually termed as an assurance of peace in the short run, which makes sure that crimes are reduced within the locality (International Association of Chiefs of Police, c. 2016). The police play a significant role in the general process of law enforcement. The enforcement of law may be either proactive or reactive.
Reactive police tactics occur when officers respond to crimes that have been reported in some manner. In reactive enforcement, the police typically keep their distance from the community unless summoned. Relationships with the community is limited. This keeps the police from being intrusive. Reactive enforcement does have preventive effects. However, police are less likely to arrive at a crime that is in progress or have a high likelihood of observing crime in progress.
Proactive police tactics involve methods of enforcement that are less conventional. Special units of officers are used to engage in undercover investigations and covert surveillance. Various activities have also been created by police departments in conjunction with schools to keep juveniles away from criminal activity. Direct patrolling of police in high crime areas and, arrests that are proactive rather than reactive are effective methods in preventing crime. Law enforcement has the ability to prevent disorderly conduct, drunk driving, robbery as well as gun violence so long as proper policing methods are utilized.
Communities with a larger number of police may have reduced crime because the department engages in directed as well as random patrols, and reactive as well as proactive arrests. Also, with larger number of officers in a community, emergency calls will be responded to more rapidly. With community and problem oriented policing, policing will be of a better quality.
Community policing is a method of law enforcement that is being adopted in police departments throughout the United States. Community policing not only results in an effective method of law enforcement but it also has the ability to reduce any negative portrayal on police officers today. Community policing has the ability to raise citizen trust and ease tension and conflict that exists between police and citizens. Community policing is a partnership between the police and citizens. Relationships between officers and community members are enhanced as they work together to identify and solve problems of crime in the community while they have open channels of communication. Involving the community in policing citizens have more at stake. An example of community policing is a neighborhood watch program. This program could compromise an entire neighborhood or just a single block in a neighborhood. The participants in the program become the eyes and the ears for law enforcement agencies.
Crime Reporting
The reporting of criminal activity is one of the most important aspects in the whole process of ensuring that there is equal law application.
Criminal Procedure
The process of investigation is very important because it sets the record and the truth in order to establish the procedures to be used in the whole process of investigation. Following law enforcement’s investigation of a suspected crime, if there is enough evidence a suspect may be arrested or cited. The decision to make an arrest or write a citation depends on the particular crime. After the arrest or citation, the prosecutor chooses whether or not to file a complaint against the suspect. When charges are filed, the defendant makes his first appearance in the criminal justice system at the arraignment. The arraignment involves a review of the formal charges, a decision to release or retain the suspect in jail and appointment of an attorney if necessary. Bail or bond will also be determined. The defense attorney and the prosecutor may then choose whether to enter a plea agreement or proceed to trial. Once guilt is determined, the defendant is sentenced. Law enforcements officers start this proceeding with their investigation and may participate as a witness at trial as well. Once defendants are released from jail, officers may also be involved in following up on the defendant to ensure no future crimes are committed. The role of the police officer is thus very significant in the criminal justice system.
Challenges of Law Enforcement
The process of ensuring that there is an active law application as well as the general process of ensuring that there is peace in the society is faced with some challenges. The constitutional rights and freedom which inhibit the police from using excessive force might be a problem which makes it very hard for the members of the general public to enjoy peace. The police officers might have the problem of using force to arrest or even break into the properties of the law breakers (Blanks 2016). Other cases of the law enforcement officers who use excessive force, or even do not use the required procedures in the law enforcement process, is a challenge to the course of comprehending the law process. The process of correction and law enforcements also faces the challenge of officers who do not understand the laws they are supposed to enforce. In conclusion, the method of law enforcement is one of the most efficient mechanisms of controlling crime in any area, with the efficient use of the law enforcement mechanisms.
III. Commentary
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The process of investigation also involves the process of placing the charges, the court appearances, the bailing and bond issuing, as well as the course of the grand jury and the preliminary hearings and trial. The process of arraignment is very important in the process of law enforcement to ensure that there is a compulsory law application (Brian et al., 2016). The method of law enforcement’s an efficient process of ensuring that there is an improvement of the security in the neighborhoods, as well as creating peaceful coexistence in the society
IV. Conclusion
There are various police departments which play an important role in the course of ensuring that there is safety and peaceful coexistence in the society. Law enforcement is used in the process of ensuring that there is the general process of upholding the law to ensure that there is a reduction of crime, through the analysis of the general corruption effects and incidents in the society. Law enforcement and the general process of criminal correction procedures ensure that there is the general and useful application of law effectively and efficiently. The process also ensures that there is a general method of bringing all the offenders to book (Queensland Police Service, 2012).
The application of the rule of law as well as driving the use of the law towards the creation of a law abiding society is the limelight towards the creation of a society which does not condone crime and its sycophants. Enforcing law is one of the most effective mechanisms of controlling crime in any area. The use of the police as a law enforcement mechanism encourages peaceful coexistence within the society. The control of crime is usually a major step in discouraging crimes in communities. In the places where there are high cases of criminal cases reported, the use of law enforcement procedures and mechanisms serves as a good procedure in the criminal justice (ONDCP, 2016). The enforcement of the law by the various law enforcement mechanisms is one of the most effective strategies of dealing with crime, as well as ensuring a peaceable and equitable society.
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