Historically, police executives have sought to distance themselves from police misconduct as a form of political survival. Rather than addressing the true causes, they seek quick fixes. Quick fixes serve as a catalyst for police misconduct and encourage only a narrow investigative focus, as opposed to exploring systemic problems.

As the supervisor of the internal affairs division within your police department, the chief has charged you with the responsibility of reviewing the department’s procedures regarding the investigation, determination, and recommended strategies that are related to officer misconduct.

Assignment Guidelines

Complete the following:
Address the following in 1,2501,750 words:
What do you see as the major challenges facing police executives in the 21st century? Explain in detail.
What suggestions do you recommend for overcoming the “code of silence” that permeates all levels of the department? Explain.
What role, if any, does organizational culture play? Explain.
Who establishes the culture within the organization? Explain.
Be sure to reference all of your sources using APA style.

***part 2 of first posting***

Considering what you have learned via your Week 4 Key Assignment, you have a specific situation that has presented itself. It has been brought to your attention that a suspect that has just been arrested has indicated that he is in the process of undergoing surgery to change his gender. Because this is the first time that the staff has had to deal with this issue, they want to know what special precautions or procedures need to be implemented for handling and transporting this individual. Utilizing credible research and recent court cases, respond to the following questions:

Assignment Guidelines

Complete the following:
Identify how you would amend your new sexual harassment policy to address the following:
Add your responses to the final draft of your Key Assignment:
What are some of the significant problems that transgender suspects face in the criminal justice system?
How have the courts responded to this issue? Research current case law on how courts have categorized and placed transgendered inmates in correctional settings.
Identify and describe any special needs of transgendered inmates.
Are there any misconceptions or prejudices against this population within the criminal justice system? Provide specific information to support your position.
Be sure to use only academic or scholarly resources, and reference all of your sources using APA style.