The police department which is being considered is Houston police department which mainly serves the Houston community which it ensures is secure.
It’s the role of the police department to provide security to the Houston community and enforce state law, municipal codes, federal and local laws
The main objectives of the police department is to enforce laws and respond to emergency calls by the public. They also investigate crime and apprehend criminals.
It is the role of the police officers to represent the criminals and witnesses before the witnesses to comprehend those who have been against the law.
The defendant Hill in the case Houston V. Hill, the police officer is being accused of inflicting harm to the friend of hill in this case which Houston police are being accused of brutality.
The police officers are also in charge of arsenal for security purposes in Houston. The department also has skills of mediating in difficult situations which are risky and they are mandated to maintain law and oder.
It noted that police officers have been using excessive force when apprehending those who have broken the law. They are also being accused of occasionally seizure and search premises when they do not have warrant to do it.
They are also accused of emotional attachment with suspects such that they do not comprehend them as they are required. Sometime they are being drunk when on duty and would also in detain suspect for longer duration than required before they are presented in court for trial.
It is unethical for police officers to give out information to criminals which would compromise on the research being done. They are also accused of misuse of department resources for their personal gain as well as stealing from the crime of scene
Its therefore necessary to implement strict rules which should be used to discipline any police officer in the department who would not be abiding with the law. There should also be an external agency which would be set to investigate law enforces because they would not be able to investigate themselves.
During recruitment it is necessary that the police officers are well vetted to ensure they get police officers who are upright. Code of conduct need to be reviewed and be taught to all police officers.
The police department has adopted many approaches to combat crime and mostly is through community policing. They have as well established Houston police department programs, robbery and tactical division which is acclaimed in United states. Traffic mobility is being manned by use of aerial surveillance and they have implemented plate scan systems in patrol cars.