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By Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith
Reprinted with permission from Policelink.com
I had been a field training sergeant for several years when we hired a new recruit who sat down with my boss and told him that she really didn't have the time or the inclination to go through all that silly police academy and patrol officer stuff. She asked to be immediately assigned to our Investigations Division as a detective, and by the way, she could only work 8am - 4pm, Monday through Friday. She appeared quite certain that her experienced deemed her more than qualified and didn't want to "waste time" working patrol. Besides, our department would undoubtedly jump at the chance to take advantage of her extraordinary talent.
Needless to say, we withdrew our offer of employment. This experience was part of a growing trend that we continue to see in law enforcement today: many young officers fail to understand that they need to "pay their dues." Go to any of the online forums and you'll find a young wanna-be cop who expects to skip uniformed patrol and go right into SWAT.
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The tangled web of police deception
Editors note: This article generated a lot of comments when first published. We think it is a discussion worth having and invite any comments you might have.
By Valerie Van Brocklin www.valvanbrocklin.com
Truth or Consequences.
Police lie. It's part of their job. They lie to suspects and others in hopes of obtaining evidence. These investigative lies cover a wide web of deception -- a web that can get tangled. Some investigative lies are legal, some are not, and some generate significant disagreement amongst courts, the public and officers themselves.
There are serious consequences here. Officers can:
· Be sanctioned by the courts.
· Be sued.
· Be disciplined in the job.
· Lose the public confidence.
· Have evidence suppressed, a case dismissed and a criminal freed.
Proper training in this complex arena is critical.
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In light of the tragic events of September 11th, there is a heightened awareness to properly screen new employees. The terrorist's attack on the WTC and Pentagon has greatly expanded the definition of a Asensitive position. In August of this year who would have imagined that crop dusters, truck drivers, water treatment employees or airline caterers would require employees of the highest integrity? As President Bush stated, The United States will never be the same again.
The purpose for preemployment screening is to predict future behavior. While it will never be possible to perfectly forecast a person's behavior, psychologists have long established that the best predictor of a person's future behavior is to evaluate their recent past behavior. Consider that John and Joe are both applying for a position of trust. John has been discharged from two employers in the last 5 years and has a criminal conviction for possession of marijuana. In addition, John has stolen $200 in merchandise from employers in the last 5 years. Joe has never been fired from a job and his employment history reflects steady promotions. Joe has no criminal record and has not stolen from recent employers. Even though there is no guarantee that John will engage in acts of dishonesty if hired, research strongly supports the finding that if such activity does occur, John will be much more likely involved in it than Joe. From a productivity, loss prevention and safety perspective, employers should hire only those job applicants who represent a low risk for misconduct.
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WARRANTLESS MOTEL ROOM ENTRY UPHELD IN 3rd CIRCUIT
Reprinted from www.PATC.com
©2011 Brian S. Batterton, Attorney, Legal & Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI.COM) United States v. Butler, (3rd Cir. Decided December 28, 2010 Unpub.)
On December 28, 2010, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals decided the United States v. Butler [i], which serves as an excellent review of the "exigent circumstance" exception to the search warrant requirement. The facts of Bulter are as follows:
After receiving a report that drug trafficking activity was taking place at an apartment building located at 941 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, undercover Allentown Police Officers Christopher Cruz, Michael Faulkner, and Pete McAfee went to that address. Once on location, Officer Cruz spoke with the complainant, who identified Apartment #304 as the likely locus of the drug dealing. She also cautioned that one of the occupants was armed and often kept a handgun in his waistband. Cruz then called for backup, and Allentown Police Officers William Reinik, Michael Mancini, and Kyle Hough responded to Cruz's request. The officers placed Apartment #304 under surveillance for approximately fifteen minutes, but their efforts proved fruitless, as they did not observe anyone entering or departing the apartment.
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