CJ 112 7-1 Journal Careers and High Expectations PDF

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CJ-112 Module 7-1 Journal Entry Careers and High Expectations

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Choose one career from each of the three components of the criminal justice system (policing, courts, and corrections). Summarize, in approximately 50 words, each career including its professional standards.

Policing – The career that I choose to explore within the policing component of the criminal justice system is that of a Police officer. Police officer’s risk their life every single day as they safeguard the public from crimes and people who commit them. This is done by foot, horseback, motorcycle, or car. The professional standards for a Police officer are responsibility and accountability, honesty and integrity, lawful orders, use of force, authority, equality, confidentiality, fitness for duty, general conduct, challenging and reporting (Related News 2020).

Courts – The career that I choose to explore within the court component of the criminal justice system is that of guardian ad litem. A guardian ad litem or GAL is a type of guardian created by a court order for the duration of a legal action. Courts appoint these special representatives for juveniles and the mentally incompetent, as they are generally needing assistance protecting their legal rights. The professional standards for a GAL are program upholds the credibility, integrity, and dignity of the CASA mission by conducting all business in an honest, fair, professional, and compassionate manner. (CASA/GAL 2021) Corrections – The career that I choose to explore within the correction component of the criminal justice system is that of a correctional officer. A correctional officer or prison officer correction is a uniformed officer responsible for the care, custody, supervision, safety, and regulation of those incarcerated. The professional standards for a correctional officer are The American correctional Association expects of its members unfailing honesty, respect for the dignity and individuality of human beings and a commitment to professional and compassionate service. To this end, we subscribe to the following principles. Members shall respect and protect the civil and legal rights of all individuals. (Advanced Solutions International, 1994)

References: Related News. Police Standards. https://www.policeprofessional.com/news/new-code-ofprofessional-standards-for-police-officers/. Home. National CASA/GAL Association for Children. (2021, February 16). https://nationalcasagal.org/. Advanced Solutions International, I. (1994). ACA Code Of Ethics. Code of Ethics. https://www.aca.org/ACA_Prod_IMIS/ACA_Member/AboutUs/Code_of_Ethics.aspx? WebsiteKey=139f6b09-e150-4c56-9c66-284b92f21e51&hkey=61577ed2-c0c3-4529bc01-36a248f79eba.

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Explain how the three careers represent the component they belong to.

Three careers – The three careers work together in the following way: The police officer oversees enforcing law and order. During the commission of his job, he makes an arrest of a suspected thief. During booking it is determined that the suspect is found to be mentally incompetent. Before his arraignment he is assigned a Guardian Ad Litem which represents him during the hearing during which time the defendant is found guilty and sentenced to 6 months in the county jail. It is during this time that the now inmate or resident is introduced to the team of correctional officers that will oversee his care during his time of incarceration.

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Choose one current trend in criminal justice and explain how it impacts one of the careers you have identified.

COPS – Community oriented policing services is not a new concept or practice. But, in the wake of recent high-profile fatalities and the resulting public distrust and outrage towards the law enforcement community, it is more relevant and necessary more ever before. It impacts the career of being a police officer by bringing the officer’s in closer contact with the community to attempt to repair a strained relationship. This happens by getting involved in community programs, holding outreach programs and open forum type meetings....