Case Studies with Questions and Answers
Chapter 07: The Police Executive
Within the last 24 hours, a school shooting has taken place in small community. This is the 3rd incident of school shootings that have taken place over the past three years. As expected, a number of local and state public service agencies and departments have responded to this incident in an efficient and calculated manner. Social workers, psychologists, and law enforcement agencies have combined their resources and efforts in an attempt to uncover the rationale behind this tragic event. Official investigations surrounding this event have been initiated and police administrators are being debriefed on a daily basis. In response to these events, a number of local and national level television news affiliates have arrived in the community. With the responsibility of gaining pertinent details regarding this unfortunate event, a number of the reporters are requesting to speak with police officials.