Research and write on Compare different police patrol procedures
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Dante Alighieri played a critical role in the literature world through his poem Divine Comedy that was written in the 14th century. The poem contains Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. The Inferno is a description of the nine circles of torment that are found on the earth. It depicts the realms of the people that have gone against the spiritual values and who, instead, have chosen bestial appetite, violence, or fraud and malice. The nine circles of hell are limbo, lust, gluttony, greed and wrath. Others are heresy, violence, fraud, and treachery. The purpose of this paper is to examine the Dante’s Inferno in the perspective of its portrayal of God’s image and the justification of hell.
In this epic poem, God is portrayed as a super being guilty of multiple weaknesses including being egotistic, unjust, and hypocritical. Dante, in this poem, depicts God as being more human than divine by challenging God’s omnipotence. Additionally, the manner in which Dante describes Hell is in full contradiction to the morals of God as written in the Bible. When god arranges Hell to flatter Himself, He commits egotism, a sin that is common among human beings (Cheney, 2016). The weakness is depicted in Limbo and on the Gate of Hell where, for instance, God sends those who do not worship Him to Hell. This implies that failure to worship Him is a sin.
God is also depicted as lacking justice in His actions thus removing the godly image. The injustice is portrayed by the manner in which the sodomites and opportunists are treated. The opportunists are subjected to banner chasing in their lives after death followed by being stung by insects and maggots. They are known to having done neither good nor bad during their lifetimes and, therefore, justice could have demanded that they be granted a neutral punishment having lived a neutral life. The sodomites are also punished unfairly by God when Brunetto Lattini is condemned to hell despite being a good leader (Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). While he commited sodomy, God chooses to ignore all the other good deeds that Brunetto did.
Finally, God is also portrayed as being hypocritical in His actions, a sin that further diminishes His godliness and makes Him more human. A case in point is when God condemns the sin of egotism and goes ahead to commit it repeatedly. Proverbs 29:23 states that “arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected.” When Slattery condemns Dante’s human state as being weak, doubtful, and limited, he is proving God’s hypocrisy because He is also human (Verdicchio, 2015). The actions of God in Hell as portrayed by Dante are inconsistent with the Biblical literature. Both Dante and God are prone to making mistakes, something common among human beings thus making God more human.
To wrap it up, Dante portrays God is more human since He commits the same sins that humans commit: egotism, hypocrisy, and injustice. Hell is justified as being a destination for victims of the mistakes committed by God. The Hell is presented as being a totally different place as compared to what is written about it in the Bible. As a result, reading through the text gives an image of God who is prone to the very mistakes common to humans thus ripping Him off His lofty status of divine and, instead, making Him a mere human. Whether or not Dante did it intentionally is subject to debate but one thing is clear in the poem: the misconstrued notion of God is revealed to future generations.
References
Babor, T. F., McGovern, T., & Robaina, K. (2017). Dante’s inferno: Seven deadly sins in scientific publishing and how to avoid them. Addiction Science: A Guide for the Perplexed, 267.
Cheney, L. D. G. (2016). Illustrations for Dante’s Inferno: A Comparative Study of Sandro Botticelli, Giovanni Stradano, and Federico Zuccaro. Cultural and Religious Studies, 4(8), 487.
Verdicchio, M. (2015). Irony and Desire in Dante’s” Inferno” 27. Italica, 285-297.
Sample Answer
Sample Answer
Police patrol procedures are diverse and tailored to various contexts and objectives. Here are some of the key types and techniques:
Types of Police Patrol
1. Preventive Patrol
– Objective: Deterrence of crime, interruption of crime, and dispatch of officers to crime scenes.
– Methods: Uniformed officers patrol identified crime areas on foot or in vehicles to improve residents’ sense of security and safety[4].
2. Routine Incident Response
– Objective: Respond to minor incidents such as car accidents or disorderly conduct.
– Methods: Officers are dispatched to investigate and patrol the area[4].
3. Emergency Response
– Objective: Respond to crimes in progress or critical accidents.
– Methods: Immediate dispatch to critical situations, including crimes in progress or severe accidents[4].
Patrol Techniques
1. Foot Patrol
– Advantages: Increased personal contact with citizens, better observation ability, and enhanced information gathering[2].
– Methods:- Day Patrol: Be conspicuous, vary patrol routes, and maintain a high level of visibility[1].
– Night Patrol: Use shadows, vary pace and route, and rely on hearing and knowledge of the area[1].
2. Motorized Patrol
– Advantages: Rapid and wide coverage of patrol areas.
– Methods: Use of motorcycles and cars to quickly respond to calls and cover larger areas[1].
3. Bicycle Patrol
– Advantages: Increased mobility in congested areas, better observation, and enhanced community interaction[2].
Additional Patrol Safety and Procedures
1. Observation Skills
– Methods: Use of the clock face method and quadrant observation to systematically observe areas[3].
– Importance: Essential for officer safety, investigations, and identifying violations[3].
2. Preventing and Detecting Crime
– Methods: Maintain high visibility, conduct frequent security checks, and vary patrol patterns to avoid predictability[2].
– Objectives: Enhance community relations, discover suspicious activity, and remain knowledgeable about the area[2].
3. Community Oriented Policing (COP) and Problem Oriented Policing (POP)
– Methods: Focus on community interaction, problem-solving, and addressing root causes of crime[3].
4. Vehicle Stops and Searches
– Methods: Follow specific protocols for stopping and searching vehicles, including safety measures and legal procedures[2].
5. Handling Crimes in Progress and Emergency Situations
– Methods: Immediate response, use of appropriate equipment, and adherence to safety protocols[2].
General Patrol Procedures
1. Knowledge of Zone
– Methods: Understand the boundaries, streets, and high crime areas within the patrol zone[1].
– Importance: Ensures effective coverage and rapid response to emergencies[1].
2. Use of Communications Devices
– Methods: Know the locations of call boxes, telephones, and other communication devices[1].
– Importance: Facilitates quick communication and response to emergencies[1].
3. Vigilance and Alertness
– Methods: Continuously observe surroundings, listen for unusual noises, and be prepared to take action[1].
– Importance: Critical for officer safety and effective crime prevention[1].
Sources:
– [1] www.ojp.gov
– [2] www.antiochca.gov
– [3] vodgsearch.org
– [4] study.com
– [5] police.sdsu.edu
