ipl-logo

Officer Cygan's Professionalism

280 Words2 Pages

Officer Cygan is able to engage the public easily, whether in an open setting or in response to a call for service. He speaks to people in a professional manner, never being derogatory or representing the department in a negative light. Officer Cygan always shows a great deal of respect to all parties. Officer Cygan's easy-going nature helps him to get people to respond to him in a positive manner. The following examples demonstrate his professionalism: I assisted Officer Cygan with a male subject with bipolar disorder that was in crisis, making suicidal threats. Dispatch had advised the male would react negatively towards law enforcement. Because of Officer Cygan's calm demeanor, he was able to establish a rapport with the male and eventually

Show More
Related

  • Officer Varnum's Accomplishments

    134 Words  | 1 Pages

    I really enjoy working with Officer Varnum as he is a very friendly, polite, courteous and professional officer. I have found him to be a very hard working dedicated employee that not only enjoys his job but he enjoys helping others succeed as well. He allows his skills, knowledge and common sense to guide him when making decisions related to any of his activities and he is always open to suggestions or ideas from others. Although he needs little supervision, he takes the initiative to keep his supervisor informed about his calls and proactive work. Officer Varnum continues to impress me with his performance and professionalism and he is an excellent representative of the department.

    Read More

  • Sammy Yatim Case Analysis

    1126 Words  | 5 Pages

    In today’s modern society, many feel that is okay for a police officer can kill a man armed with a harmful weapon at any cost. On many news channels, there are various amounts of articles and reports about a police officer committing this act. Even though a police officer has the right to take action against an armed man, this could be argued in many circumstances. In the 2013, Sammy Yatim was a young adult with a mental illness and was armed with a weapon on a streetcar in Toronto. Yatim was confronted by Const.

    Read More

  • Summary: The Case Of Officer Tommy Hansen's First Ethical Dilemma

    767 Words  | 4 Pages

    Hansen could have let the other officers do what they thought was right and that route would have ended up in the husband getting shot, but Hansen stepped up to the plate, in order to prevent another unwanted consequence; the guilt of letting the wife get groped, leading to the husbands anger and death and in which he could have stopped either or. In the end, Officer Hansen

    Read More

  • Corporal Walker's Sound And Inaccurate Decisions

    58 Words  | 1 Pages

    Corporal Walker makes sound and accurate decisions based upon good judgment and experience. When dealing with the public Corporal Walker takes his time to listen to the full story, asks appropriate and relevant questions to help him understand what happened. I know that when he is on a call I can count on him to make rational decisions.

    Read More

  • Tattoos In Law Enforcement

    1325 Words  | 6 Pages

    WOOSTER — What once was a mark associated with sailors and hoodlums is now becoming more commonplace, as tattoos, as well as facial hair, have made their way into the accepted uniform of many law enforcement agencies. Reflective of a changing culture and perception of personal appearance in professional arenas, policies governing how police officers look to the outside world how the balancing act required to get and keep good officers, while allowing them to express themselves. Varied policies Policies among local agencies varies greatly.

    Read More

  • Character Sketch Of Mr Chou In Saboteur

    411 Words  | 2 Pages

    Chiu had before the quarrel between him and the police. Additionally, the respect he had towards the chief of the police department also changes to an extremely negative temper. He had used polite words, such as “sir”, and spoke professionally towards the chief when they first met in the interrogation room. Nevertheless, it does not take long for Mr. Chiu to “harangue” about how he is innocent and demands on being released. This attitude continues throughout the story, although sometimes, he switches back to his professional self.

    Read More

  • Professionalism In Corrections

    858 Words  | 4 Pages

    Professionalism as Bartollas and Siegel define it “refers to a set of character strengths and personal values directed at providing the highest quality service to others in the workplace, both colleagues and clients” (2013). In the field of corrections, professionalism affects not only those working in the facility or those imprisoned within its walls, but the families of inmates and officers /correctional staff, the local community, and the relationships within the law enforcement community as well. As discussed in the text, there are several areas in which professionalism in the field of corrections must address to effectively maintain if’s facilities. While there have been significant gains in recent years, there are still areas which continue

    Read More

  • Criminal Justice Ethics Paper

    887 Words  | 4 Pages

    Sam Freeman Jr Introduction to Criminal Justice Ethics (CJUS261) Professor Umeki Ramsey Unit 1 – Discussion Board 2 November 18, 2015 Police officers sole purpose in the United States is to protect and serve the county, city municipality, and state government to ensure that the law is being upheld by everybody within them. Peace officers assume a focal part in the law authorization framework. They screen criminal movement, tune in group watches, react to crisis calls, issue tickets, make captures, examine violations and affirm in court as required. It is no secret that the United States inherited much of Great Britain governmental institutions. In the Bible, Jesus says “to whom much is given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48).

    Read More

  • Ethical Dilemmas Of A Patrol Officer

    897 Words  | 4 Pages

    Situation: As a patrol officer, I am only doing my job when I stop a car for running a red light. Unfortunately, the driver of the car happens to be the mayor. I give her a ticket anyway, but the next morning I get a call into the captain’s office and told in no uncertain terms that I screwed up, for there is an informal policy extending “Courtesy” to city politicians. Several nights later, I observe the mayor’s car weaving erratically across lanes and speeding. What would you do?

    Read More

  • Police Officer Interview Report

    1261 Words  | 6 Pages

    In the interview with Officer Richard Bucklin, I asked him questions regarding his experiences as a police officer, the highs and lows of being a police officer, his opinions about recent controversial police topics and the challenges he faces everyday. All of his answers were very interesting and informational. I learned a lot when interviewing Officer Bucklin. I started off by asking Officer Bucklin how he got started in his field of work? Officer Bucklin responded saying that he needed a steady job that had a weekly pay.

    Read More

  • Summary Of In The Heat Of The Night

    808 Words  | 4 Pages

    As a police force officer, it is expected of them to be a calm investigator like Virgil. Given that he is an expert and that he knows the ways of his job pretty well, he still did not go all arrogant and harsh about it like Gillespie. For example, on page 39, “Who the hell asked you to open you big black mouth.. If I want you to tell me anything, I’ll ask you,” (Ball). For the Chief of a whole city’s police force, an attitude like Gillespie towards Virgil, a colleague, is not acceptable.

    Read More

  • Police Operational Strategies

    1267 Words  | 6 Pages

    These officers should encourage the community to be more involved in the prevention of crime. This will also help all communities, not just the big cities, feel more confident and comfortable in the system that serves them. There is currently so much tension between the police and the

    Read More

  • The Importance Of Integrity In Law Enforcement

    797 Words  | 4 Pages

    A career in policing requires an individual to meet a high standard for character and demonstrated behavior, in order to be developed into an effective officer. Succeeding in a police academy requires the candidate to display and apply integrity, a skill which must be developed before receiving admission. Integrity demonstrated through a police officer’s personal life, provides the foundation for a respected career. When presented with the opportunity to leverage a peace officer’s position for personal profit, an individual who has previously made selfless choices, is more reliable for operating within the law. Integrity as a term has the social implication of following ones beliefs, regardless of the opposition.

    Read More

  • Criminal Justice Internship Essay

    551 Words  | 3 Pages

    It is easy to learn about a subject from a book, but it is an entirely different matter to learn about a subject through real life experience. I hope to learn how to serve and protect while implementing the law correctly, especially in today’s world when the level of support for police officers is very low and the level of misconduct cases concerning the police are very high. It is not easy to know what to do in every situation, especially when some reactions are needed with very little or no time to think about. It is one thing to hear about a crime happening and the response that would be best to give, and another thing to need

    Read More

  • Ethics In Law Enforcement Essay

    931 Words  | 4 Pages

    ‘’Most officers enter law enforcement with minimal experience in the field or in handling the moral dilemmas that officers typically encounter. They learn how to perform their jobs, as well as recognize the organizational norms, values, and culture, from their peers and supervisors. While supervisors provide direct, formal reinforcement, officers’ peers offer friendship and informal rewards that, in many cases, hold greater influence than official recognition from the agency’’ (Fitch, 2011). Officers who come across situations where they are unsure what is morally and ethically best to do often turn to their peers for assurance and guidance. Good ethical behavior can easily be influenced by officers and those in law enforcement.

    Read More

More about Officer Cygan's Professionalism

Open Document