After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

• Describe the organization and structure of a typical police department and summarize the responsibilities of patrol.
• Explain the differences between discrimination and discretion in police work.
• Identify unique characteristics of the subculture of policing.
• Differentiate community policing from traditional approaches.
• Summarize the relationship between the use of force continuum and suspects' behavior.
• Prepare arguments for and against the use of new technologies in police work.