Using the IMPACT model, detail each of the six steps that you would use to establish communications with the board, address their concerns and emphasize the importance of law enforcement to the community.

Order Instructions You have been appointed by the chief of police to represent the police department in communicating with a newly formed civilian police oversight board. Board members have no law enforcement experience and are very vocal about defunding the police...

Crime Scene Investigation Walk- Through

Order InstructionsOverviewWhen you arrive at the scene of a crime, you must follow certain procedures to ensure the admissibility of evidence. For this assignment, you will use a case file of a real crime scene and assume the role of the crime scene investigator. You...

Medical Marijuana and Crime Rates

Order Instructions You can use a spider diagram to help you to structure your discussion of sources for writing assignments #3 and #4. It can also help you to identify gaps and unanswered questions.   A spider diagram is a visual tool usually used for planning...

Race and Ethinicity in the Courts and Correctional System

Order Instructions Create an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint® presentation with examples that:   Describe racial and ethnic group demographic information for Georgia’s: Court system Corrections department Probation and parole Describe how biases might affect...

How are minority women affected by sentencing guidelines? Are they more likely to receive a harsher sentence than non-minority women? Why or why not?

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to all of the questions in the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.   To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources...

Despite the many strengths of DNA evidence, DNA collection and analysis are not perfect. What are some of the drawbacks associated with DNA evidence?

DNA Evidence DNA comparison is a very strong investigative tool. Advances in DNA technology have clearly transformed criminal investigations. New analysis of DNA collected from old crime scenes has also been effective in exonerating some death-row inmates.  ...

Describe what is meant by “chain of custody” and why it is important to an investigation. Provide an example to show how improper custody can damage a case (hint: put yourself in the position of the defense attorney).

Order Instructions Chain of Custody   This week you examined the process of locating and documenting evidence at a crime scene. Pieces of evidence will pass through many hands between the crime scene and the courtroom. Properly managing the evidence throughout...

What police practices might lead a person to believe that police are operating in a discriminatory manner? Provide examples of a police practice that might lead to a minority to think they are being treated in a discriminatory manner.

Order InstructionsThe discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to all of the questions in the Discussion Area by the due...

Three main benefits of affirmative action in policing.

Order InstructionsImpact of PolicingYour superintendent has asked you to prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation as a part of the training material being prepared for new police recruits.The presentation should include:Three main benefits of...

Models of Restorative Justice

Models of Restorative JusticeYou are a mediator working for a mediation center providing service in an urban area for residents, businesses, social service agencies, legal advocacy groups, and county courts. Your center helps communities develop models of restorative...

Analyze the elements of a crime

Order InstructionsSelect a recent (within the last 5 years) criminal court case on white-collar crime. White collar crime cases are financially motivated crimes that are committed by businesses and government professionals. Examples include money laundering, fraud,...

Evaluate the similarities and differences of international criminal justice issues with the United States' criminal justice system.

Order Instructions After providing your report to the professor in Assignment 2, the country’s governing body asks you to return to the country and testify in the court proceedings. While you are abroad, your professor asks you to report on the court proceedings...