The current policy in New South Wales of referring to
its law enforcement body as Police without reference to the word
"force", is testimony to the re-emergence of the concept of community
policing.
This study deals with this phenomenon and the concept
of discretion, which allows police to take action according to
the dictates of a given situation rather than always act within
the strict letter of the law. While the power of discretion
should be used lawfully and ethically, political, legal and social
acceptance of such an approach allows a more flexible strategy
for coping with issues associated with deviant behaviour and
social injustice.
Therefore, the study present a holistic approach to
a curriculum for police recruits. It deals with the linking
of "reactive" and "proactive" policing strategies by means of
discretion and in so doing enhances the police officer's ability
to make a reasoned judgement in choosing between a number of
alternatives according to the dictates of the situation.
The proposed curriculum takes account of new policing
strategies, students' needs and career aspirations, modem
technology, effective teaching methods and the need for recruit
training to be attuned to dynamic changes in social needs and
demands.
The study also emphasises the need for further research
into the role of field training officers and the integration
of field training with academy education as a vital component
in the preparation of a police officer for the complex role ahead.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/218856 |
| Date | January 1987 |
| Creators | Couper, Brian J., n/a |
| Publisher | University of Canberra. Education |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | ), Copyright Brian J. Couper |
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