In the 21st century, policing must change from the way it was done in the past to

a more modern approach. The community expects law enforcement to adapt to their

expectations using new knowledge and skills. Law enforcement leaders must stay

informed with new laws that are changing rapidly, stringent budget cuts restraining

departments, having a full complement, and keeping up with all the new tools and

technology being offered to all departments. Dr. Fritsvold stated, "This requires both a

proactive and reactive approach. It requires taking command of dynamic, evolving, and

potentially unsafe situations". The need to balance all these new skills and knowledge

will be a challenge in the 21st century for all law enforcement organizations and public

leaders.

During my enrollment in the LEPSL program, I completed coursework that dove

into issues about the challenge of policing in the 21st century. Some of those

challenges were writing a memorandum addressing new technology's functionality and

privacy concerns, proposing a budget for Any Town Police Department, and comparing

bicycle thefts in two neighboring cities during the pandemic using analytics. These

topics demonstrated the skills that today's leaders need, both challenging and complex,

to survive policing in the 21st century.

In my first referenced paper, I wrote a memorandum providing a brief overview of

Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs') and their various functionality, public safety, and law

enforcement potential. I summarized the legal precedents and guidelines related to

UAVs and also addressed privacy and ethical concerns that privacy rights advocates

might raise. In addition, this memo addressed cutting-edge technology that has been

impressing law enforcement agencies across the country.

 The second paper uses crime analytics comparing the City of Mountain View to

the City of Palo Alto concerning bicycle thefts during COVID-19. Data collection is

essential, and I wanted to use two cities that bordered each other to show that this was

not just a Mountain View problem. This assignment identified trends, hot spots, and

appropriate community-based public safety responses and strategies. Important

reference points in this paper discussed addressing the data collection process,

proactive crime measures, and public education.

My third paper addressed a budget proposed to city leaders that addressed the

budget priorities, staffing concerns, capital costs, training expenses, operational costs,

and a budget summary. Financial and budgetary competencies are essential for

effective management in law enforcement and policing in the 21st century. Therefore,

law enforcement leaders must always expect to be asked to do more with less and

should have in mind a plan to use their resources effectively.

Leaders in law enforcement must balance the complex and challenging issues

that have come up recently. Leaders must be able to communicate effectively and

collaborate will all the resources that surround them. Leaders in law enforcement must

possess diverse skill sets that include practical, professional, and administrative

awareness. These new requirements are critical components while policing in the 21st

century. It is crucial to be successful and gain community and city leader support, and it

must be done with dignity and effectiveness.

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Reference

Module 3 Presentation 3.1 - Dr. Fritsvold