Discussion

• Choose one of the following organizational identities in the United States ; a metropolitan police force, a rural police force, a state prison system in a rural area, or a federal prison system in an urban area. Identify any social, economic, and other demographic and ecological factors that they are likely to encounter in their respective environments.

• Last week, you did research on position descriptions for the jobs at the Federal, state, local, and private-sector. Discuss some of the skills and abilities that you may need to acquire beyond your degree needed to acquire and progress in your selected position, and some ways to obtain those skills.