IMPLEMENTING CHANGE

Implementing Change: Implementing System of Armed Response Vehicles

Implementing Change: Implementing System of Armed Response Vehicles

Introduction

Implementing latest technologies to provide security to public in this age where the phenomenon of terrorism is prevalent would be very beneficial and helpful. This paper talks about one such attempt. This paper talks about implementation of armed response vehicles in various areas to provide security and prevent any mishap. This implementation would be a change in the system and implementing change is not an easy task. For a successful implementation to change the system one must rely on change models. These change models provide guidance in the implementation of change. In this paper the change of armed response vehicle is done by using Kotter's model of change.

Thesis Statement

The implementation of armed response vehicles through the change model of Kotter would become an easy and smooth process.

Discussion to Support Thesis Statement

The thesis statement suggests that implementation of armed response vehicles would increase the security level and it would bring positive changes regarding safety in society. In order to prove this statement it is important to first understand the system without armed response vehicles and then its implementation and advantages should be discussed. This discussion is undertaken in the following part of the paper.

Kotter's Change Model

According to Kotter, one must work hard to successfully implement change. When carefully planned and build a good foundation, the implementation of change may be much easier and can improve the chances of success. If you are too impatient, and if you expect results too soon, it is more likely to fail. Create a sense of urgency, hiring powerful leaders of change, building a vision and communicate it effectively, remove obstacles, create short-term wins, and build on the change are the keys for the smooth implementation of change. Following these keys would help in bringing the change (John, 1990).

Armed Response Vehicles

Armed response vehicles can be defined as a special type of police cars that are used by the police. Armed response vehicles are handled by properly and highly trained officers. What these authorized firearms do is that they respond to telephone calls that suggest that a situation that involves high risk of firearms. Special equipments are accommodated in the armed response vehicle (Roger, 2006).

The basic concept that helped in the formulation of this armed response vehicles is instant response car that was used by West Yorkshire Police during the period of 1976. In the armed response vehicles there is a .38 Smith and Wesson Model 10. This .38 Smith and Wesson model is available for each member in the vehicle. There is also two 9mm heckler and Koch MP5 semi-automatic carbines. These carbines are secured in the boot. Now, these armed response vehicles also include self-loading glock 17s firing 9 mm rounds. The members of armed response vehicle can remove revolvers and pistols from the secure safe of the vehicle if they think that an immediate threat to life. Removal of revolvers and vehicles is simply allowed for members ...