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Peace Officers Bill of Rights Guarantees: Case Studies Critique Name: Institution: Date: Abstract Peace Officers Bill of Rights is meant to safeguard the rights of the peace officers while in their duties and when being investigated for various unlawful acts. Different states in the United States decided to enact the bill and amended them according to the opinions of their Association of Chief Police. Arizona Model Policy and Colorado Professional Standard are among the policies enacted by Arizona and Colorado states respectively. Their variations on the guidelines to be followed while investigating police officers differs slightly. The respective ACPs amended the POBR to suit their states. These bills touch on the interviewing protocols and the places it has to be carried out. When and for how long the interviews should last varies although the times are reasonable (a maximum of 90 minutes). It further stipulates on the privileges the officer/employee will have in regards to their terms of the contract and the positions in the police force. Their disclosure of personal information including medical reports and financial data is guided by various laws in the bills. Although not all the decisions are in this bills are supportive of the rights of the police, most of them cultivate a culture of transparency and openness in dealing with the police cases under investigations. Keywords: Peace officers, Rights, Arizona Model Policy, Colorado Professional Standard Case Study One: Arizona Model Policy Police officers safety and occupational rights are paramount. The policies followed when an officer is involved in an illegal activity are guided by the federal laws.
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