Technology has made incredible strides in the 21st century and has aided in the prevention, apprehension, and conviction of many offenders. However, these expensive resources require specially trained personnel to operate in an already, often understaffed, police force (Griffiths, 2008, p. 98). Although, policing techniques have adapted to the ever changing nature of crime, offenders have adopted new ways of concealing their misconduct. How should law enforcement agencies respond to this? Do laws need to be stricter? Do police need more funding? Currently, the answer is not in the future, but in the past.
Man and beast once fought in a constant struggle for dominance. Once an enemy, now a companion, the trained dog has proven to be an effective resource for police departments (Mesloh, 2000). This paper will briefly explore the beneficial traits of police dogs and determine if expanding their use will aid in effective policing. First, what types of skills do police dogs have? What training can they undertake? Second, how can their use benefit police departments and society? Third, what are the costs associated with training and maintenance? How can dogs save money?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Skills
- Benefits to Police and Society
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the benefits of utilizing trained police dogs in law enforcement. The paper explores the unique abilities of police dogs, specifically their heightened sense of smell, and how these abilities contribute to effective policing. The paper also discusses how the use of police dogs can address challenges faced by police departments, such as personnel shortages and the need for proactive policing.- The unique abilities of police dogs
- The benefits of police dogs for law enforcement
- The use of police dogs as a solution to police personnel shortages
- The role of police dogs in proactive policing
- The potential for police dogs to improve police-community relations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction
This chapter introduces the topic of police dogs and their potential contribution to effective law enforcement. It highlights the challenges faced by police departments in the 21st century, including the increasing complexity of crime and resource constraints.Skills
This chapter explores the unique abilities of police dogs, focusing on their highly developed sense of smell. The chapter discusses how these abilities are utilized in various law enforcement tasks, such as detecting narcotics, explosives, and missing persons. It also examines the effectiveness of police dogs in deterring and apprehending suspects.Benefits to Police and Society
This chapter examines the benefits of using police dogs for law enforcement. It discusses how police dogs can help address personnel shortages, improve patrol efficiency, and facilitate proactive policing strategies. The chapter also explores the potential for police dogs to enhance police-community relations and provide emotional support for officers.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This paper focuses on the role of police dogs in law enforcement. Key terms include: police dogs, K9 units, canine abilities, crime detection, proactive policing, police-community relations, and officer safety.- Quote paper
- Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Psychology Richard Teotico (Author), 2009, Solidarity - Police and K9 Companions, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/230470
