SOC 3710 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: August Vollmer, Ordnungspolizei, Police Authority

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 3710
• Professor: Michelle Dumas

Document Summary

We need to define what we want our police to do so they can endure their organization is set up to respond to these demands their role must be reflected in internal organizational policies and strategies. The role of the police is influenced by a variety of social, legal, political and administrative factors. Defining the role of police is problematic for both society and the police agencies. The role of police in western societies is widely regarded as being the maintenance of order. The use of coercive force is the police"s defining characteristic police officers are armed. If the police force is given the authority to carry and use lethal weapons, then the appropriate checks and balances need to be established to ensure this activity is not abused. The legal basis for the use of force is found in section 25 of the.