LEA 101 Topic No 1
LEA 101 Topic No 1
LEA 101 Topic No 1
agency approach)
Topic 1
What is Law? Law is commonly understood as a system of rules that are created and
enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate conduct. It also refers to
the set of rules and regulations or orders, usually written, created and enacted by the
people that must be abided by the people themselves. In the specific sense, law is defined
as a rule of conduct. These rules of conduct are just and obligatory. They are promulgated
by legitimate authority (typically by the Legislature). They are of common observance and
benefit. For purposes of this manuscript, the law being referred to are the criminal laws
such as but not limited to:
What is Law Enforcement? Law enforcement is any system by which some members of
government act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring,
rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society.
Although the term encompasses police, [prosecution], courts, corrections, and [community]
it is most frequently applied to those who directly engage in patrols or surveillance to
dissuade and discover criminal activity, and those who investigate crimes and apprehend
offenders. Similarly, it is a task typically carried out by the police, or another law
enforcement organization or agency.
Law Enforcement is a broad term that refers to the act of preventing, correcting,
finding, and punishing any violations of the Law of the Land in the concerned country or
organization.
What is Law Enforcement Administration? Law Enforcement Administration,
therefore, based on the aforesaid definitions would refer to administering or managing the
enforcement of law in order to ensure its observance or obedience for the common good.
Law enforcement officer responds to, detect, and prevent crime. Within this perspective,
it is recognized that police officers play a significant role in adapting and responding to
unexpected or unknown situations, as well as recognized situations, such as theft or
domestic dispute [and other criminal activities].
1. Crime
2. Law and Order
3. Criminal Law
4. Criminal Justice
Reference:
Eduardo, Jesster P. (2020). Law Enforcement Organization and Administration with Inter
Agency Approach.
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