Module 3
Purpose: Integrating the
Social Contract and a
Noble Cause
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Module 3 Preview
• Relationship
between Perspective
and Purpose
• Purpose and the
“Natural State”
• “Social Contract
Theory”
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• Thinking Forward
Scenario 2
• Awareness of
Purpose
• Identifying Our
Purpose
• Purpose Statement
• Discovering the
Principles of Policing
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• An Alignment
between Perspective
and Purpose
Thinking Forward Scenario
An Opportunity and a
Challenge
Scenario
Exercise
Part 1
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Fundamental Question
Does how we choose to
see the world really
influence purpose?
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Perspective Influences Purpose
German Law Officers Oath, circa 1934:
Prior to August 1934:
“I swear loyalty to the constitution, obedience
to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the
duties of my office, so help me God.”
After August 1934:
“I swear I will be true and obedient to the
Fuehrer of the German Reich and people, Adolf
Hitler, observe the law and conscientiously
fulfill the duties of my office, so help me God.”
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Modern Policing and Purpose
How do we choose to see the world and our
profession’s purpose?
Warrior
Community Cure
Independence
Does it really matter?
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Purpose: Police and the Natural State
The “Natural State” from the Republic
Contribution
to Society
(Virtue)
The producers Law abiders / Wealth – the
of wealth
the general doers, makers,
public
producers
Keepers of
Law and safety
Courage
Order
enforcement
Athenian Philosopher Plato
(427 – 347 BC)
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Class
Function
Rulers /
legislators
Law makers
and leaders
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Wisdom – the
body politic
Purpose: Police and Social Contract Theory
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Identifying Purpose
•pur·pose
noun \ˈpər-pəs\
1. a: something set up as an object or end to
be attained : INTENTION
b: RESOLUTION, DETERMINATION
2. : a subject under discussion or an action in
course of execution
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Purpose Statement
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Thinking Forward Scenario
An Opportunity and a
Challenge
Scenario
Exercise
Part 2
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Module 3 Summary & Review
Review:
• Relationship between Perspective
and Purpose
• Plato’s “Natural State”
• Social Contract Theory and the
Principles of Policing
Consider:
• Does your Purpose Statement align
with your Perspective Statement?
• What action(s) will you take to align
your Purpose and Perspective?
Questions & Final Thoughts
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