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often thought of in a limited sense as means punishment or penalty, a negative connotation. However, term means, more nearly, instructing, teaching and training.

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discipline

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discipline main purpose

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facilitate coordination of effort, develop self-control and character and foster orderliness and efficiency.

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one of the primary measures of the level of discipline within in police force is the

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orderliness with which it operates

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degree of this orderliness is directly related to

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the conduct of the employees, which, in turn, is largely dependent on how well the supervisor performs his duties

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Preeminent organizational theorist Henri Fayol wrote in nineteenth century

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Poor discipline is the result of poor leadership. Good discipline exists when workers and managers respect the rules governing activities in the organization

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Probably the single most important characteristic of the strong leader is

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ability to maintain a high level of discipline

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discipline comes from the root word

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disciple- one who receives instructions from another or who follows devotedly the expressions and actions of a respected leader

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term used in modern administration and management to denote a

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form of moral or mental training, education, subjection to control and regulation, correction and finally, chastisement when other more positive means of corrective action fails.

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Form of training and attitudinal conditioning used to correct deficiencies without invoking punishment is

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positive discipline

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Sherman and Lucia define positive discipline as

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systematic approach designed to instruct or guide employees in such a way that they become loyal, dedicated, responsible and productive members

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An organization that is highly trained is

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well-disciplined organization

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if supervisors are thoroughly indoctrinated in their responsibilities; they are expert planners, trainers and leaders; they assist their subord by demonstrating, guiding and counseling; set a good example by their conduct, then ___

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positive discipline will prevail and need for punitive discipline will be lessened.

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police departments must have reasonable tolerance for mistakes of ____

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head, though not for mistakes of the heart

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discipline that takes the form of punishment or chastisement is known as

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negative discipline

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a system of escalated penalties made known to employees in advance and imposed with increasing severity for repeated infractions is called

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progressive discipline

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progressive discipline

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oral warning
written warning
disciplinary layoff or suspension
discharge

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This characteristic is perhaps the greatest deterrent to further misbehavior.

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Certainty

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to be most effective, punishment for even the mildest of infractions must be certain.

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requisites of punishment section

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A powerful deterrent force for individuals is

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fear that misconduct will certainly be discovered and inevitably punished in one way or another

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The sooner the disciplinary action is taken, the more automatic it will be and the more closely it will be associated with the errant, disruptive, or deviant behavior

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McGregor’s hot stove concept

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Requisites of Punishment

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certainty
swiftness
fairness and impartiality
consistency
deterrence for others
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A primary requisite in the establishment of an effective disciplinary program is

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telling employees what is expected of them

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Whisenand and Ferguson “the most meaningful act of responsibility that leaders can do is to control their own state of mind

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Discipline by example section

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A state of mind reflecting the degree to which an individual has confidence in members of his group and in the organization, believes in it objectives and desires to accomplish them

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Morale

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involves the existence of a sense of common endeavor and responsibility within the group. It embodies devotion to the group enterprise, cooperation among its members and pride in its accomplishments

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esprit de corps

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____, ____ and ____ are of equal importance, since they are interdependent

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discipline, morale and esprit de corps

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primary objectives int he administration of an effective personnel complaint investigation policy are

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to protect the integrity and reputation of the force
to protect the public interest
protect the accused employee from unjust accusation

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Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes famous quote

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Sunshine is the best disinfectant

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More and Miller quote

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Openness serves as an antidote to suspicion and distrust

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traditionally immunity was based on the ancient philosophy of sovereign immunity, commonly known as the

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divine rights of kings

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public employees have always been liable for their own negligent or wrongful acts and have been liable for compensatory as well as exemplary (punitive) damages.

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vicarious liability section

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Under this doctrine, public entity is now liable for the wrongful acts or omissions of its employees who are acting within the scope of their employment.

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doctrine of respondeat superior

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If an employee abuses the position given to him by the state and deprives another of a constitutional right, the conduct may be actionable in state courts as well as under the _______

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Civil Rights Act in federal courts

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supervisor and agency can be held liable for their infifference to the retention of an employee who is known to be or should have been known to be unfit for the job.

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Under “negligent retention”

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what might protect the supervisor and dept from liability arising under “deliberate indifference” test,

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officers training, both formal and informal. should be gathered and retained in the investigation file

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Criminal act depriving a person of a constitutional right or a death proximately resulting from police action ultimately might involve action under

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Section 1983 of the federal Civil Rights Act.

*Allegations are being raised more and more frequently that improper use of force by officer was a proximate result of lack of training or supervision to a degree that constitutes “gross neglect” or “deliberate indifference.”

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Liability might be imposed on a supervisor in his individual capacity for his own culpable action or inaction in the training, supervision or control of his subordinates. Under the Theory of Negligent Retention, they also may be liable for their “indifference” to the retention of an employee who is known to be or should have known to be unfit for the job

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Section 1983 of the Federal Civil Rights Act