Celem niniejszego artykułu jest wyjaśnienie, co rozumiemy pod pojęciem kultury policyjnej. Ogólnie można ją rozumieć jako zbiór formalnych i nieformalnych zachowań oraz wartości, typowych dla tej grupy dyspozycyjnej. Na charakterystyczne cechy składają się takie elementy jak: argot, cynizm, wewnętrzne sankcje, solidarność, izolacja społeczna czy specyficzna percepcja przemocy. Pełnione przez policyjną kulturę organizacyjną funkcje (integracyjna, percepcyjna, adaptacyjna, budująca tożsamość, stymulująca zmiany) kształtowane są na podstawie codziennych działań policji. W tekście wymieniono również działania, za pomocą których kultura policyjna rozwija się i kształtuje.

The article presents the concept of community as a sociological category, there are various ways to define it, the importance of sentiment, moral order, identification and contact in its meaning is emphasized. A learning community is identified as a group of people in contact with each other, having a sense of bond, awareness of their own identity and individuality, as well as experiencing mutual support, recognition and belonging. The determinants of the process of shaping such a community in the school are indicated and the focus is on school-related factors. The teacher’s role in creating a school culture conducive to creating a learning community is emphasized. The teacher’s knowledge and skills, his personal characteristics and attitude to life are emphasized, as well as the teacher’s motivation for continuous learning, self-reflection and self-evaluation of everyday practice. As a result of the analysis, it is found that the creation of a learning community at school is fostered by the culture of cooperation, dialogue and creativity, and at the same time this type of organizational culture can be influenced by the learning community.

The Impact of the Activities of the Foundation for Aid to Widows and Orphans of Fallen Police Officers on Shaping the Organizational Culture of the Police and the Creation of its Media Image

The article aims to present the activities of the Foundation for Aid to Widows and Orphans of Fallen Police Officers (FPWiSPP) in terms of shaping organizational culture and creating the media image of the Police, taking into account theoretical aspects, the practical dimension and the effects of cooperation. Organizational culture and media image are of particular importance for the Police, both in terms of internal and external audiences. Very consistently and laboriously built can collapse in an instant as a result, for example, of a one-time crisis in the formation, both organizational and image. The reasons for the negative effects can vary, from improper selection of personnel and the training system, through unprofessional and irresponsible actions by male and female officers, to ill-considered and in autonomous decisions by the police management. Confidence in the service, its operating principles, and the values that should guide it, including equality before the law and principles, are crucial. Equally important should be the public perception of the formation, including in the media area, acting as a signpost for police managers, both in the service and civilian dimensions. Similarly, in the situation of undertaking indispensable cooperation with social organizations, associations and foundations, where cooperation with the FPWiSPP should undoubtedly play a special role.