The Weaknesses Of Internal Control Factors Used By Police Departments

The overt use of force by the state-machinery to control the interior work-force, a exorbitant and destabilizing method, is more often the signal of its flaw than its strength. This raises the inquiry, "Is the overt use of force by a police agent a pointer of weakness?"The response seems to be an unequivocal "yes." (Powers 56)

Overt use of force by a police department serves as a sign of flaw in administration, in first-line supervision, and in training. More importantly, although, it exhibitions a flaw on the part of law enforcement to realise the basic matters relating to police blame and the use of force. (Powers 56)

Edmund Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution summaries the evolution of western civilization and the use of power and authority. Burke's condemnation of the French transformation illustrates the impact of courtesy and esteem on power. "All the persuading illusions which made power mild, and obedience liberal are to be disintegrated by this new conquering empire of lightweight and reason. All the decent drapery of life is to be readily tattered off. (Powers 56)

Burke farther claimed that courtesy softens power and creates an air that makes it agreeable and effective. This reveals the paradox. We often error courtesy as a sign of flaw, when, in detail, courtesy makes authority effective by reinforcing its power. (Powers 56)

Often, when police officers  need to use the greatest degree of power and authority, they brandish the least allowance of courtesy. (Powers 56) Those who are given authority must strive to be courteous if they expect to use their power effectively. Police officers who stay courteous in the face of an furious crowd, a drunken spouse, or a household argument gain esteem, and their power becomes highly valued. On the other hand, ...