Summary: When Should Human Error Result In Dismissal

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1. When should human error result in dismissal? Explain your answer.
Human error should result in dismissal when there are legal consequences due to the error. It should also depend on the type of error. What is it a mistake, was it negligence, or was it a purposely disregard of protocol.
2. Do you think that supervisors should be held criminally as well as civilly responsible for their subordinates’ actions?
I do not think that supervisors should be held criminally as well as civilly responsible for their subordinates’ actions. Supervisors can train and be there for their subordinates but they are grown adults and make their own decisions. Therefore, unless the supervisor failed to do their duty in training and supporting their employees
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Although it doesn’t address everything, it is meant to be a guide as to how much force officers should use.
4. Why is discipline a broader term than punishment?
The purpose of discipline is to promote desired behaviors. This can be done by encouraging acceptable behavior or punishing unacceptable behavior. Punishment is one factor of discipline, it is penalty for an offense.
5. What level of law enforcement manager should investigate the majority of discipline problems?
The level of law enforcement manager which should investigate discipline problems will depend on the severity of the situations. Severe disciplinary problems should be investigated by the sergeant and HR, while less severe ones can be investigated by their direct supervisor. This is assuming that each level is trained to handle their perspective stage of problems.
6. What is constructive discipline?
Constructive discipline is a learning experience which focuses on a positive conclusion. It teaches a correct response and wisdom to make the right choices for future situations.
7. For what areas do you think written departmental rules and regulations are necessary?