[HM:253247] Evaluating Police department's performance

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By Helen Jain, eHow Contributor

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The effectiveness of a police department is challenging to evaluate. There is limited statistical data available that shows effectiveness. The abilities of the police chief, individual officers and the department as a whole are only partly shown in statistical data. Evaluations consider statistics as well as abilities. Statistical data such as the number of officers per 10,000 residents or similar information is not useful in police department effectiveness evaluations. In any police department, there is always room for improvement; meanwhile, effectiveness is alive and well in departments around the country.

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     Consider the police chief. He is the example for all the officers. Any prejudice or bias on his part is often revealed in the department's treatment of suspects and administration of justice. If statistical data shows that one race or ethnic group is frequently brought in, but later released due to lack of evidence, that suggests either the chief is biased or racist or he allows bias and racism. Data showing criminals brought in based solely on evidence suggests a fair and effective police chief.

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     Look at the department's organization. Organization is typically seen through data regarding how quickly police deal with emergency situations. A fast response suggests police are well organized and efficient. Departments slower to respond are typically less organized and efficient. Some variation must be considered based on police-to-citizen ratios as well. Small towns will have faster reaction times than larger cities.

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     Read the police department's policy. This consists of the goals they set and the procedures followed to reach those goals. An effective police department not only follows procedures, but also works toward the departmental goals. Ineffective police departments will not follow the policies and procedures, and might even disobey orders.

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     Look at the training of the department. Effective police departments train new cadets and older officers. The training should focus on teamwork and efficiency in various situations. A training course that does not promote teamwork results in ineffective officers unable to work together.

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     Consider individual officers. When they are ineffective, they reduce the effectiveness of the entire department. Officers who work as a team and strive to be the best are effective. Officers who have difficulty with teamwork and do not train regularly are typically ineffective. Officer attitudes toward citizens are also important to effectiveness. A biased officer might bring in suspects entirely of one group or race instead of bringing in the most likely suspects

     source: www.ehow.com

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