\u2022\tThe objective of my project is to discuss how policing by consent operates in a democratic society and the consequences to individuals and societies when the boundaries of policing by consent are transcended, particularly when it is believed that excessive and disproportionate force is used. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tThe aim of my project is to describe the mechanisms by which policing by consent can be achieved, with the absence of transgression and force, and to also demonstrate the consequences for individuals and societies when this ethos is not embedded in policing practice. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tIn order to do this, I am the applying the philosophical concepts of Bourdieu\u2019s study of \u2018symbolic power\u2019, Hobbes \u2018social contract theory\u2019 and Bauman\u2019s notion of \u2018liquid modernity\u2019. This is an important subject because the use of force by legitimate authority in a fair and proportionate manner to uphold laws continues to be relevant and a contentious issue in modern day society. <\/p>\n
\u2022\tHobbes \u2018social contract theory\u2019 describes how we need laws to govern human behaviour and we need state force to ensure compliance with these laws. Hobbes believes man has a desire for security and order to ensure self-preservation with the end goal of avoiding misery and pain, therefore man enters into a social contract where individual rights and liberties are surrendered in exchange for security and peace. This can be applied to the concept of \u2018policing by consent\u2019 as it describes how individuals willingly engage in lawful behaviour in order to maintain security and order.
\n\u2022\tBourdieu\u2019s notion of \u2018symbolic power\u2019 demonstrates that symbolism in the police is important in generating consent with symbols, such as uniforms, as they reinforce their position of authority in society. The symbolic power of the police evokes feelings of trust and the belief that they have just cause and legitimate authority for upholding the law. The symbolic power the police have can be utilised to generate consent from the public.
\n\u2022\tAt times the police have to reasonably use a legitimate amount of force to maintain order, however a consequence of this is the risk of the abuse of this force. Therefore, using Bauman\u2019s notion of \u2018liquid modernity\u2019 it can be demonstrated that the police\u2019s reputation is volatile, and the police are constantly on trial by the public. The transgression of boundaries of policing by consent can be extremely detrimental to public attitudes on the police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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