Refer to Box 15

question 30

Essay

Refer to Box 15.4 and Muir's reflections on how to "make" a competent, professional officer. When discussing language, he wrote that teaching and persuading people was a big part of the job. Discuss how being the "strong, silent type" of police officer is a mistake as it alienates the officer from people and from life on the beat.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Power

Legitimate Power is the authority that an individual or organization lawfully possesses, allowing them to exert influence or control over others in recognized, official capacities.

Democracy

A form of governance where authority is granted to the citizens, who either govern themselves or select representatives through open elections.

Gettysburg

A significant site of a 1863 battle during the American Civil War, known for its pivotal role in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Union and for President Lincoln's subsequent address.

Public Policies

Strategies and actions developed and implemented by governments to address public issues and regulate societal functions.