Topic > Chicago Police Case Study - 1323

Organization is the most important part of any business. In the criminal justice sector, organization is of the utmost importance. Every day, hour and minute must be accounted for and at the same time all bases must be covered. This raises a problem when trying to manage a precinct that employs many police officers. The Chicago Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States, under the jurisdiction of the Mayor of Chicago. It is the second largest local police agency in the United States after the New York City Police Department. Chicago's community policing is more extensive and organized than other jurisdictions. The Chicago Police Department has come a long way. It actually happened before Chicago became a city. On August 15, 1835, a man named Orsemus Morrison was elected Chicago's first constable, along with Luther Nichols and John Shrigley. They were a three-man police force that served and protected approximately 3,200 people. In 1855 there was a major reorganization. Captain Cyrus P. Bradley combined the day and night guards, increased the force to six times the number of officers, divided the city into three police districts, and introduced a more professional and efficient command staff. Over the years, women began to join the force, police cars were introduced, as were motorcycles and police boats, and the first crime laboratory was established. In 1993, the Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) was introduced. Superintendent Rodriguez introduced the Chicago Community Policing (CAPS) program in five districts. The program was implemented in all police districts in 1994 and serves as a model for several community policies... at the heart of the document... on, identifying and prioritizing problems, and beginning to develop solutions to those problems (Robert M. Lombardo). Community policing in Chicago means more than just officers walking around. When it works, officers know their neighborhoods and the people who live there, and residents are encouraged to report not only crime problems but also pressing community issues such as abandoned vehicles and neglected children. Police forward complaints to the appropriate city departments and expect their reports to be responded to quickly and efficiently. The people of the city must work together. Yes, Chicago has a great organization and a good idea, but Chicago is still one of the cities with the highest crime rate. It can be difficult because it is a big city, but if everyone put their efforts together there would be more satisfaction in the city of Chicago.