LEO Assessment 3 ANSWERED

Legitimacy in regard to the police - The public view the police as entitled to exercise their authority in order to maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in the community. List the 4 principles of procedural justice. - -Giving the citizen a voice -Neutrality -Respect for person and rights -Trustworthiness Negative effects of law enforcement and how it affects legitimacy - -Culture of L.E. -Cynicism List ways to strengthen legitimacy. - -Community bank account -Effective communication -Gaining trust of the community -Changing your lens Ways to strive for bias free policing. - -Explicit bias -Implicit Bias What may be an opportunity while engaging in procedural justice with a Juvenile? - An opportunity for a teachable moment. De-escalation techniques that may improve the outcome of Law Enforcement. - - Utilize communication skills -Build community trust -Maintain officer safety List a few benefits of professional courtroom demeanor. - -More effective prosecution -Officer develops a good reputation with the courts -Testimony less confusing to the jury -Jury gains respect for the officer and department Principles of effective presentation of testimony include: - -Honesty -Brevity -Clarity -Objectivity -Emotional control What are some ways an officer may refresh their memory regarding a case? - -Go over case report several times -Officer may take the report up on the stand, but it may be placed into evidence. -Go over personal notes. -Review the subjects booking or driver license photo