Overview
For this assignment, you will be tasked with creating a recruitment presentation for the Jurisville Police Department. Keep in mind that for law enforcement agencies to be successful in the future, it is more important than ever for municipalities and departments to identify, recruit, and employ a well-trained and professional police force, that identifies the needs of the community. From making arrests to using proper force to understanding technological devices to dealing with individuals with mental health issues and victims of hate crimes, police officers are increasingly performing many different roles. In their efforts to provide their citizens with a properly trained and professional police force, municipalities need to know that officers are adhering to their training and operating under established policies and procedures.
Today's police officer is not just one who can perform the basic functions of an officer, but one who also possesses the "intangible skills" or characteristic traits that are necessary, such as empathy, compassion, trustworthiness, adaptability, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and cultural awareness.
Scenario
You are the "new recruiting Officer" for the Jurisville Police Department and the Police Chief has asked you to put together a recruitment presentation to be presented to area high school/college students at the annual Job Fair. The Chief has given you the liberty to identify and focus your presentation on the needs of Jurisville with specific instructions to include a diverse hiring focus (matching the community demographics), as well as hiring individuals who are well-rounded and balanced in both characteristic traits and skills. Keep in mind that today's Officer is highly skilled in basic police work, but also must possess the ability to deal with all types of crimes and the victims of those crimes.
Prepare
Review the information you collected from the Week 6 Assignment, Recruitment for a Well-Balanced, Modern Police Agency, the Week 6 Activity, Traits vs. Skills, and the Justice Ideology SurveyLinks to an external site. from Week 7. You will use the information to guide you in this assignment.
Instructions
Complete a recruitment presentation (8-12 slides) in which you:
- Based on your observations in Jurisville, articulate the skills that will be expected of the recruits during their training in order for them to be successful in all roles of law enforcement. (2-3 slides).
- Provide a rationale for your selection.
- Examine the traits that the department is looking for to create a well-rounded, balanced agency. (2-3 slides).
- Demonstrate what your agency has to offer a police candidate when it comes to training, promotions, and special units. (2-3 slides).
- Support your writing with at least 3 credible, relevant, and appropriate sources.
- For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or library guides.
- Cite each source on your source list at least once within your assignment.
- Format your citations in accordance with Strayer Writing Standards.
Formatting Requirements
Your presentation should meet the following formatting requirements:
- Be 8–12 slides in length.
- Include 2-3 slides for each of the first three criteria listed under the Instructions.
- Include a cover slide and a Source slide (or slides).
- Cite each source on your source list at least once within your assignment.
- Format your citations in accordance with Strayer Writing Standards.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Examine management of front-line police officers, including hiring, training, and accountability.
- Examine the role of law enforcement agencies in handling modern challenges and recruiting a well-rounded, balanced police officer.
