Write a one page response to: "Are the police effective in their role as law reinforcers? Why or why not?"

Police are an important part of our society, they take part in administering the law. Without them, our society will be corrupt and unmanageable. But are the police given enough power to efficiently get their job done? Firstly, if a person is suspected of committing a crime and he is arrested, the police must find further evidence within 48 hours, otherwise the suspect will be released. Also, after the police have arrested the suspect or taken …

…not face serious punishment. Although many more points can be addressed, it is quite apparent that the police are given limited power to efficiently carry out their task. The law is making it hard for the police to give criminals what they deserve and therefore do a good job. It is in my believe that more power should be given to the police to assist them with controlling the law and order of our society.