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Write a 2 4-page paper (excluding cover page) responding to the following: Read the case study on page 103 in Effective Police Supervision and apply critical thinking to construct persuasive arguments

Write a 2–4-page paper (excluding cover page) responding to the following:Read the case study on page 103 in Effective Police Supervision and apply critical thinking to construct persuasive arguments as to what you would you do if you were Sergeant Lou Maynard. Use the questions at the end of the case study to help you construct your paper and be sure to address the following:1. Write a page paper – Describe the motivational issues that exist. 2. The basic need drives for each officer. 3. Assess your management style and how it relates to Theory X. 4. If your level of formal education, or the education of the officers, would be an obstacle.

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Case Study Louis “Lou” Maynard Sergeant Department The Craigview Police
Department bears a striking resemblance to many smaller police departments that are
found in the United States, and it has a rich history in a unique area of the state. Early
law enforcement activities were provided by the army and later the first marshal was
appointed as the community grew as a result of new residents coming in to work in
agriculture, timber, and mining. With the influx of new residents a police force was
created and charged with the enforcement of laws and protecting the community.
Currently the police department has two major divisions: Field Operations and Field
Support. Operations provides 24-hour protection to residents and their property. The
primary objective of patrol is dual in nature—providing for security and rendering
services to residents and visitors. Operations is also responsible for traffic control, and
parking on city streets overnight requires an annual parking permit. It also issues
overnight parking stickers for residents and visitors. This unit works four 10-hour shifts,
and each patrol officer is assigned to a team that is supervised by a sergeant. The staff
includes six sergeants and 24 sworn officers who work within the city limits,
encompassing approximately 22 square miles. Each patrol vehicle is equipped with a
mobile data computer, in-car digital video, and E-citation equipment. The head of patrol
is constantly evaluating new technology that will aid and assist field officers. Downtown
is a tourist attraction. One officer is assigned to foot or bike patrol of that area on the
swing shift. Two other officers work at the local high school and a middle school as
school resource officers. During the last fiscal year the patrol unit responded to 39,831
calls for service that resulted in approximately 4254 arrests, 9989 crime reports, and
9981 collision reports. The Field Support Division encompasses a number of functions
including training, criminal investigation, volunteers, and a property section. This
division, which has sworn and civilian personnel, is headed by a lieutenant and has
primary responsibility for preparing the departmental budget. It also compiles traffic
criminal statistics. In this type of organizational arrangement, support is the key word.
Everything is done to provide patrol with the tools and information it needs in order to
perform effectively. Crime Craigview’s violent crime has gone up slightly in several
categories, and aggravated assault has increased the most. There were 120 assaults
last year, as compared to the previous year when there were 109 such offenses
reported. The preponderance of this increase seems to be caused by transients and
visitors. What has alarmed segments of the community is an increase in forcible rapes
from three occurrences to a total of 21, as well as robberies that have increased from 61
to 77. For both types of incidents it is a new high going back more than 10 years. It is
not known for sure, but it seems to be the action of a gang that has been organized
recently, and this is a new phenomenon for the community. Considerable consideration
is being given to how these occurrences can be better policed. Property crime is
relatively high for a community of this size, with 1589 offenses reported. Larceny/theft
incidents occurred 771 times and burglaries occurred 564 times during the last year,
which is a slight increase. Burglaries have been relatively stable over the last five years.

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Motor vehicle thefts occurred 164 times, compared to the previous year when there
were 154 occurrences. Many of these offenses in the latter category were committed by
youthful offenders, and joyriding occurred more often than not. There was no reason to
believe that auto theft was an organized event. Community Craigview is a rather small
community with a population of 26,312 and it is the largest city in the county. There are
six other smaller communities, and the greater part of the county is unincorporated.
Geographically it is a coastal city. It is viewed as a special place to live, and it thrives on
its small-town atmosphere. Numerous residents have lived in the city for several
generations, which provides considerable city and neighborhood stability. Many houses
are situated on tree-lined streets, and there are few fences that separate the houses.
This has proven to be a major attraction for those who are interested in a small
community atmosphere. During the last decade, retirees in particular have found the
community to be a great place to live. There are numerous small neighborhood parks, a
large community hall for cultural and educational programs, as well as a senior center.
Additionally, there is a year-round family swimming center that is used by many
residents. There is a new high school that is centrally located. It provides academic
classes as well as trade courses such as automobile repair, and has a strong orientation
to the computer and communications world. There is exceptional support for fine arts.
The teachers enjoy their work, and the community strongly supports their efforts. In the
downtown area there is a small center for artists where they can exhibit their work. The
city has a shopping mall with numerous small stores that cater to the tourist trade, and a
youth center near the mall has numerous programs for youths. The community has a
varied tax base, with shopping and numerous small manufacturing companies. There is
a weak mayor, five members of the city council who represent specific geographical
wards, and also a city manager. At council meetings residents are allowed to present
their views. There is a free exchange of ideas and opinions at the meetings, and the
members of the city council work diligently at problem resolution. The local television
station broadcasts the meetings. Officer Louis “Lou” Maynard entered law enforcement
after returning from Iraq, where he served a nine-month tour and, though he was in
combat areas, he returned physically unscathed. He remained in his National Guard
unit as a sergeant in an engineer company. He has five years remaining to complete his
military obligation. Prior to being on active duty with the military, he had worked as a
truck driver and a bartender. After release from active duty, he applied for a position in
the Craigview Police Department, was accepted, and placed as number three on the
candidate list. He was hired and completed the academy, where he graduated fourth in
his class. After his field training, he was placed on a team on the 4/10 swing shift—the
busiest shift in the department. Maynard is 27 years old, married, and has one child who
is three years old. His family lives in a house that he inherited from his mother.
Additionally, they both have numerous relatives who live in the region. Lou and his wife
went to the same schools in the community. Lou is low key and fits well into the policing
environment. He gets along with peers, subordinates, and those of higher rank. His
military service helped him to adjust to the department. After four years he took the
sergeant examination and had no difficulty on the written exam or the orals. He was

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