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Elements of Law Enforcement Power

Elements of Law Enforcement Power

Q For our first topic let's focus the discussing of the elements of law enforcement power. What are they? Provide an example of each one that you mention. In response to this question, you will need to use Chapter 5 from the textbook. In particular, start with the section on "Power and Discretion." What is the source of law enforcement power and why is it essential to the job? Why do other positions in government not have the same power? Explain.

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In the provided textbook, there is a clear mention of the police power, which has close association with the authority, force, power, and persuasion. Authority suggests the power or the perfect right to give any kind of orders and making decisions. On the other hand, the power and force come with the moral and ethical duties of the police. Persuasion can be considered as the gestures for completing something. Law enforcement power is very much needed for the job of police as it helps the police to pursue their duties and responsibility in a proper manner (Pollock 110).