Chapters 2 and 3 break down the federal courts and the state court systems. These court systems operate side by side based on the practice of federalism. Federalism is when power is shared between the federal government and the state...
1) Visit the FBI website and search for the crime laboratory. What services are provided to law enforcement by the lab? 2) Pick one of the FBI services provided and create a request for analysis of specific evidence collected at a fictional crime scene....
How much of contemporary American criminal justice policy (that is, the direction, proirity, and details of how governments deal with crime) should be based on public opinion? Does the public have a right to demand changes in criminal justice policy? Why or why...
Does Money Make You Mean? Paul Piff: Does money make you mean? | TED Talk Dr. Piff's research suggests that wealth makes people feel more entitled and, for lack of better terms, makes them more mean and greedy. While I have not done any formal...
For the discussion board assignment this week, Your summary should be about 150 words. : Within the stages of research where do you think that you would experience the most problems or barriers? Discuss how you might overcome these obstacles.
Imagine you are part of a community task force aiming to develop a new initiative for crime prevention that effectively incorporates ethical practices and cultural perspectives. Create a presentation video that outlines your initiative, detailing its goals, target...
Describe the different types of search patterns and what would make you choose one over another. What aspects need to be included in performing a good search? Look at the PowerPoint labeled Search Patterns and Principles and include what search patterns you would use...
In your original post: Utilizing your module resources, analyze how effective you believe that the Violence Against Women Act and criminal justice based protective actions (restraining orders or police intervention) are in preventing intimate partner violence. Make...
Table 1.3 in your text and pictured below highlights the language used in the U.S. Constitution that deals with different aspects of criminal procedure. Do some external research. You can use the links to the U.S. Supreme Court terms titled...
Discussions: DQ6: Should police officers be required to earn college degrees? YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACGV9lP8cvo How much education should an entry-level position in law enforcement require? A management position? Write a short...
Topic: Impact of Gentrification on Crime rates in Miami Dade DQ1: Please choose a researchable topic in either criminology or criminal justice that you would like to know. In making your choice, be sure to think in terms of 1. Being a producer...
1) How does an investigator prepare for an interview or interrogation? Are there differences? 2) Find a state supreme court or state appeals case from your state in which a conviction of a defendant from a lower court was overturned due to improper police...