Christopher Walter
5/1/2024
In-Depth Reflection Paper
Gianna Semprini, a graduating senior who attended SUNY Oneonta as
a transfer student during her sophomore year, is the person I have chosen to
interview. She is majoring in criminal justice and hopes to eventually work
her way up to become a detective in the police force.
Gianna is the recipient of my reflection, mostly because I thought she
would be a perfect fit, has the expertise and abilities to provide me with
insightful comments, and have future insight into the entire police industry. I
started off by asking Gianna a few very straightforward questions, like,
"What motivated you to pursue a career in criminal justice?" When she was
younger, she used to spend all of her time watching crime television with her
grandparents, and they would always turn on the episodes that included
murder mysteries. She also mentioned that her classes at Oneonta were a
major factor in her decision to stay in the criminal justice sector. Almost
every subject she took increased her understanding, and her teachers were
crucial in helping her succeed in this area.
When I asked her what she thought would be the hardest part of the
job, she replied that it would be the gender roles that exist in the police
force. She felt that women are not as valuable as men and that women are
always looked down upon. She also realized that she would have to fight for
her place because she is just as valuable as men. In addition to the many
abilities required for this position, she stated that empathy and consistently
being a kind person supporting your partners are important. One of the most
crucial lessons in teamwork is to always communicate, especially while
under pressure or in any situation when things could go wrong.
She also describes a typical day in the workplace, where one may
begin in a desk job initially and be tasked with tedious paperwork and desk
labor until eventually being assigned to a car where they would be required
to conduct traffic stops and police radar. Since crimes can occur anywhere at
any moment, it is important to constantly be cautious and safe. She claims
that the primary reason most individuals are afraid of or shy away from
pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement is fear. She also
claims that these professions require tough skin, an awareness that horrible
things can happen at any time, and the importance of being prepared for
those times.
She advises freshmen interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice
who are unsure of their exact goals to enroll in introductory classes to gain a
feel for the field. She also advises not giving up too soon because criminal
justice work is demanding and requires motivation and passion because
there will always be a need for law enforcement, and it is not good for people
to be afraid of this line of work.
Her long-term objective is to be true to herself as a person, to always
want to assist others, and to advocate for police officers to see more of
themselves because not all cops are “bad” cops. She also discusses how
crucial police radios are to the effectiveness of law enforcement; as I
mentioned before, communication is crucial because crimes can occur at any
time, and being able to interact with other officers and those working at
desks is essential for success in the field. Understanding code is also
essential because it may let you know when anything is wrong or in
situations when you are unable to express yourself clearly. In those cases,
you can utilize the code to receive the assistance you require right away.
