United States Policing - Discuss the reasons we have police

United States Policing

Need for Policing

Police forces are formed to protect and serve the public. They do things others don't want to do because of the danger of the task or lack of training. Let's discuss some basic thoughts about policing.

• Discuss the reasons we have police.
• Discuss how the police are part of the system of social control.
• Discuss how the myths of policing impact the public's expectations of police work.
• Discuss the factors that influence the police role.