What kind of actual proof would an individual need to become a "good person" in the eyes of the law enforcement agency?
2007-07-20 17:17:38 · 12 answers · asked by jaysekk 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Being in the criminal justice system I can say that this is difficult. Although most people believe that the terms "time serverd" and "debt to society paid" is synonomous IT IS NOT! Seems the offender is very rarely considered to have "paid their debt to society". As for law enforcement, there are very few areas that allow anyone with a felony conviction to be hired but there ARE some areas - I work with a couple of them.
Lots of things that can be considered here but without more information it is difficult to answer.
2007-07-21 01:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by Faye Prudence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to become a police officer?
Besides the extensive background investigations that law enforcement does, you have to be a stand-out citizen and have a good personality. I as an officer believe that you can change your life and become a renewed person. Unfortunately, due the competitiveness in getting a law enforcement job, your background will probably come back to haunt you regardless of how much you've changed.
Sociologically, people apply the "labeling theory". This theory means that when people do things that are deviant, they are labeled as so and generally that label sticks to them until they have changed and proved that they have changed in the eyes of the people who have labeled them. It simply takes time.
I guess the "proof" would be changing who you are not only on the outside but on the inside. You have to change who you believe yourself to be then that will carry over and reflect who you are on the outside to other people. Believe in yourself and the rest is up to the others. Take my advice or leave it but I do believe any decent percent deserves a second chance. Good luck.
2007-07-20 17:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what's amazing about religious fanatics? That they can't accept anyone who's not exactly like them! Didn't God create everyone in his own image? Wasn't Jesus friend to all? Where in the world did it become 'hate everyone who is different, judge with no reason to, and make it hell on earth for those you do judge?'. Aren't they being hypocrites by being the way they are? These people are toxic, being around your kids and filling their heads with such nonsense is not beneficial to anyone. It's unfortunate, because you sound like a lovely woman who has been judged purely for religions that most people differ on. Two of my best friends are Jehovah's Witnesses, I was raised a catholic, although I'm not practising. The greatest thing about our friendship is that there is no judgement, And any questions I've had, they're more that happy to answer, and vice versa. I can't understand why other religions aren't the same! My sister's mother has made life hell for her - just because she is from a different nationality. To boot, her son was born in the same country as my sister!! It's ridiculous, although my sister tolerates her if she has to. I think the best decision for you, and your husband, is not too invest too much time into them. Goodness knows you've tried. It's natural the kids would want to see them, but if their attitude is typically like what you explained above, what's the point in trying? As for the attitude that serving your country is being a coward, that's really sad and it may make your husband leave feeling more distraught. But if he wants to maintain a relationship, that's fine As long as there's no pressure on you to do the same. Good luck, just know that you don't deserve to be treated like that - And your estrangement is their loss.
2016-05-19 00:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're talking about apples and oranges.
Certainly, how else can a person be judged but by their actions and actions are in the past.
Good in the eyes of law enforcement has nothing to do with ethical morality but more with social standing.
don't talk to cops!
2007-07-20 17:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as this person abides by the law, this person has no worries where the law is concerned. Unfortunately, it's the general public that they have to worry about. Rehabilitating yourself is a lot easier to prove to the law than it is to society!
2007-07-20 18:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by ktterdfurguson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't matter about the law enforcement all that matters is if in your eyes your a good person they don't have to live with you only you do! so clean up your act whatever it was you used to do! and start over!
2007-07-20 17:50:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no proof. Be good and stay away from the law. There is no reason to prove yourself unless you get into trouble again.
2007-07-20 17:25:55 · answer #7 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your past never goes a way even you go the right way. There all ways some one will bring it up to your face,how your life used to be.
2007-07-20 17:27:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they cant juge you from the past because you cange ur life around and that was in the past now this is the future so do u and enjoy ur new life.
2007-07-20 17:26:52 · answer #9 · answered by shahira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they've served their time and turned their life around, they owe nothing to society. They've paid their debt.
2007-07-20 17:22:20 · answer #10 · answered by TJTB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋