According to Bohm & Hanley (2011, pg. 141), Robert Peel 's Principles of policing is twelve standards proposed as a guide for legislation resulting in the construction of the London metro police department. Further research also yields that Peel 's principles of policing are present in today 's criminal justice system (Bohm & Hanley, pg. 141). Peel’s first principle of policing must be stable, efficient and organized along military lines (Bohm & Hanley, 2011, pg. 141). For example, officers today are rank in accordance to their position from leaving the academy as a Cadet to advancing to a Sergeant, Captain or Chief of Police. The importance of this standard today is to display an efficient and effective chain of command and proper organizational
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Peel’s third policing principle states, “…the absence of crime will best prove the efficiency of police” (Bohm & Hanley, 2011, pg.141). An example of this is when the community stops reporting criminal behaviors than the officers are doing their job to protect and serve society effectively. In fact, the fourth policing principle notes that the distribution of crime new is essential (Bohm & Hanley, 2011, pg.141). The student writer believes that Peel means that it is important, then and now, for the media to keep the public informed of crimes. For example, worldwide news stations broadcast all abducted children as an “Amber Alert” via news, social media and text, with participating phone companies. Which coincides with Peel’s fifth principle is the deployment of police strength, both by area and time, which is vital (Bohm & Hanley, 2011, pg.141). This principle is important because it allows the community and the officers to work together to reach a common …show more content…
In addition, Peel’s seventh principle of policing is displaying a good appearance that will command respect (Bohn & Hanley, 2011, 141). The seventh policing principle is the student writers most important because it is suggesting all officers should be in uniform, displaying badge number, weapon, and identify themselves to the public as an officer of the law. The eight policing principle is the securing and training of proper individuals is at the root of efficiency. This principle is essential in the efforts to best serve and protect society. As an example, all officers are required to go through rigorous training physically, mentally and socially before being offered a position within law enforcement to ensure their competence to serve. Peel’s ninth policing principle states, “public security demands that every police officer be given a number (Bohn & Hanley, 2011, pg. 141). This principle is equally important to with the seventh principle, without it, society can determine if they will obey unidentified officers; displaying a badge number protects the officers right to question, search and retain a potential suspect, which is very important to all involved. The tenth policing principle notes that the police headquarters should be centrally located and easily accessible to the public
Peel’s third policing principle states, “…the absence of crime will best prove the efficiency of police” (Bohm & Hanley, 2011, pg.141). An example of this is when the community stops reporting criminal behaviors than the officers are doing their job to protect and serve society effectively. In fact, the fourth policing principle notes that the distribution of crime new is essential (Bohm & Hanley, 2011, pg.141). The student writer believes that Peel means that it is important, then and now, for the media to keep the public informed of crimes. For example, worldwide news stations broadcast all abducted children as an “Amber Alert” via news, social media and text, with participating phone companies. Which coincides with Peel’s fifth principle is the deployment of police strength, both by area and time, which is vital (Bohm & Hanley, 2011, pg.141). This principle is important because it allows the community and the officers to work together to reach a common …show more content…
In addition, Peel’s seventh principle of policing is displaying a good appearance that will command respect (Bohn & Hanley, 2011, 141). The seventh policing principle is the student writers most important because it is suggesting all officers should be in uniform, displaying badge number, weapon, and identify themselves to the public as an officer of the law. The eight policing principle is the securing and training of proper individuals is at the root of efficiency. This principle is essential in the efforts to best serve and protect society. As an example, all officers are required to go through rigorous training physically, mentally and socially before being offered a position within law enforcement to ensure their competence to serve. Peel’s ninth policing principle states, “public security demands that every police officer be given a number (Bohn & Hanley, 2011, pg. 141). This principle is equally important to with the seventh principle, without it, society can determine if they will obey unidentified officers; displaying a badge number protects the officers right to question, search and retain a potential suspect, which is very important to all involved. The tenth policing principle notes that the police headquarters should be centrally located and easily accessible to the public