Police Agencies & Patrol Worksheet

Part 1: Agencies and Levels

As you have been learning and discussing, policing has many variables that span on multiple levels. A career in policing might occur at the local or municipal, state, or federal level. In this part of the assignment choose an agency at each level and share what you have learned.

Answer each of the following questions in 45 to 90 words minimum. Use your sources to support your points.

Part 2: Patrol

Patrol work is considered the backbone of policing as patrol officers interact with the public throughout their shifts.

Answer each of the following questions in 45 to 90 words minimum. Use your sources to support your points.

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Police agencies at the local level include the sheriff department, which operates under the jurisdictions of the local government. The highway patrol is an agency at the state level, which operates under the state government. At the national level, the homeland security agency works with the federal government to ensure public security and emergency response.

 

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