Police and the juvenile in the community

Document Type:Essay

Subject Area:Criminology

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However, as he made his way home, he encountered a group of three young men, who were dressed and even acted like gangsters, unfortunately, he knew them. On this evening, as he passed by them, one of them, Kim, called out to him. In fear, John hesitated but went over to them, however, no sooner had he got there, a police patrol car showed up and John together with the trio were arrested. Police officers within a community have a role to ensure that law and order are maintained (Lawrence & Hesse, 2010). In the carrying out of their duties, they meet different challenges and just like any other human are prone to mistakes, just like the one made earlier that evening as John walked home.

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