SOCIOL 5618 : SOCIOL 5618 Complete Notes for the Entire Course
11 Apr 2014
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The protector of society, police are keeping them safe. They make the sacrifice to be away from. Most of the time media scrutinizes police and criticize the cops in courtrooms. Public opinion polls stereotypes- hot headed, corrupt, poorly trained, unintelligent. Public says they want to protect and serve, like action ( type a males) Most cops do not fit the stereotypes that the public reports for them. 3 reasons to become a cop: these reasons hold stable of race and gender. Nature of the job- helping/ saving people and it is not routine. Benefits- pay, retirement (will depend on economy) and they have pretty stable job security. Feds must have a bachelors, want to see a masters. 82% of state only require a hs diploma. Must be able to read and think- helps show competency; screens out unqualified. We depend on law enforcement and the government to make us feel safe. - then the government.
