Police, Courts, and Correctional Components of Criminal Justice

Police, Courts, and Correctional Components of Criminal Justice

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CRJS300-1103B-01 Proseminar in Criminal Justice Unit 1 IP

The show “Cops” which was called the original reality show started in 1989 and aired on fox network. Today this reality cop show is viewed by millions every Saturday night. It is one of my favorites because it shows you the real deal that law enforcement officers go through every day. This show depicts the way law enforcement officer do their job.

“The rawest and the realest of all so-called reality shows, COPS allows viewers to ride along with the men and women of law enforcement every week as they take on everything from domestic disputes to car chases. From the crazy and bizarre to the seriously dangerous, COPS never fails to surprise, startle and entertain”. (Langley Productions 2009).

This show gives you a view of how the officers enforce the law. The officers get dispatched to a call and investigate the crime once they get to the destination. This show provides an overview in America of crimes against women, elderly and hate crimes, crimes against children, terrorism, computer/cybercrimes, gun, drugs and white collar and organized crime. After completing their investigation and interviewing all the parties involved they will apprehend the offenders. The officers are there to reduce and prevent any other crimes that may arise. When they are at the scene the will try to maintain public order to ensure that the citizens in the community are safe. The show portrays excellent images of the law enforcement officers in the criminal justice field. The deputy or officer explains the type of crime that is being committed and safety is there main priority for themselves and the citizens. Once they get in contact with the suspect they detain them and proceed to read them there Miranda rights before asking any question.

1) “You have the right to remain silent.”

2) “Anything you say can and will be used against you in...