SOC 3750 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Live Action Role-Playing Game, Andragogy, Subculture
2 Feb 2017
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About 75% of canadian recruits have at least a college diploma. According to the policing as a service philosophy higher education is critical. According to the policing as a force philosophy higher education is not necessary: typically argue real police work happens on the street, therefore there is no need for advanced post-secondary education. In addition, there is some indication in canada that senior officers still find higher education a threat in terms of social status in the institution. Advantages of higher education: more effective in public communications, better written skills, fewer citizen complaints, more likely to be promoted, appreciate complexity of the justice system. Patterson article on education in a number of countries: evidence to suggest education is worth it in policing (added value professionalism, accountability, and legitimacy) Professionalism public good, tolerance and commitment to life-long learning. Runs parallel with the disadvantages previously listed above) Legitimacy get fewer complaints, and lead to institutional legitimacy.
