Objective: Discuss the goals and theories of law enforcement.

Knowing what justice is and how it is carried out is a fundamental precept in understanding the role of law enforcement in society. Law enforcement goals and objectives are based on law and administrative policy set by the executive and legislative branches of government.

Discuss the following questions:

• • What are the overarching goals of law enforcement?
  • What are the theories which you find most relevant to the goals of law enforcement?
  • Are the goals of law enforcement being met?