Imagine that you are a supervising officer. You have noticed that many of your patrol officers are wasting too much time in stores

It is not just a question of gaining information and community support but also an inefficient use of the officers' time. Specify the type of order (SOP, TOP, GO, SO, MEMO) you would issue and justify your choice in the face of a grievance from one of your officers concerning your order.


You need both a general order GO with a clear MEMO to make the order reasonable and flexible. You also have to be careful in your wording so you don't interfere with the resolution of an ongoing grievance. First gather data concerning interaction with business people and the purpose of this interaction using reports and police observers. Then look for feedback from officers and business people. You do not want to create a public relations disaster. The exact wording must not insult officers or business people. The order has to be general recommending limiting professional time spent at stores while on duty but it has to e flexible.

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