Discussion Post
• Evidence exists that random police patrol has little or no effect upon crime. This might imply that merely driving around a jurisdiction is a waste of resources. What are the arguments counter to this position?
• There are several occupations for which emergency standby are an accepted part of the role. Examples include firefighting, emergency medical assistance (ambulance crews), and the U.S. Coast Guard. The issue appears to be problematic only for policing. Why?
• The problematic nature of police interaction with persons in a mental health crisis concerns every responsible police administrator. Widely replicated by other agencies is a model developed by Memphis (Tennessee) Police Department. The shorthand description has come to be the "Memphis model". Using library resources, locate descriptive information regarding the Memphis model (it is widely available) and write a synopsis of its characteristics.
• It is suggested that the current status of police research parallels the status of research in chemistry prior to Mendeleev's decoding of the Periodic Table of the Elements. Explain.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.