Individual Perception of Criminal Justice Practitioners As a criminal justice practitioner, why is “perception” important?

Topic 1: Individual Perception of Criminal Justice Practitioners
As a criminal justice practitioner, why is “perception” important?Topic 2: Politics

Politics, both internal and external can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of a criminal justice organization. Every agency and organization has both internal and external politics. How can you as a member of your criminal justice agency establish yourself as a team player yet not become bogged down in politics that exist.