Organization of the Police Department
Joe Gault
Axia College CJS 210














Organization is the most important part of any business. In the business of criminal justice organization is of the highest importance. Every day, hour, and minute must be accounted for, and at the same time all bases must be covered. This brings up a problem when trying to run a precinct that employs 500 police officers. However, this problem can be handled with ease if certain organizational models are implemented.

The first model discussed in our reading is area organization. Area organization ensures that each area of a precinct is covered. The areas that a police officer covers are called either a beat or post, but both mean the same thing. These areas are usually covered by a police officer in a car, but occasionally can be covered by officers on foot in areas such as town squares or parks. A supervising officer can cover his of her subordinates by supervising more......

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Title: Organization Of A Police Department
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