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    Relationship Between Private and Public Police

    Don't know where to start and help. Thanks Discuss the relationship between private and public police. Is this relationship positive or negative? Provide specific examples to support your opinion. Discuss how the conflict regarding the definition of public and private space influences the relationship between private and

    Effects of Private Police on the Image of Public Police

    Discuss the public relations image and professionalism of the private security industry. What are some examples from the article concerning the importance of private security industry members having the same level of professionalism as public law enforcement officers? How can a negative image impact the security of a community?

    information obtained via a background check

    Outline the steps you would include in the hiring process of security officers. Be sure to include if you would conduct any testing? If so what kind? Also, specify what parameters you would set in hiring security officers in relation to information obtained via a background check? For example, would you hire an applic

    Hospitals and Airports

    Attach is the reading for this assignment along with the appendix to refer to. The two settings that I have chosen are Hospitals and Airports. Choose two of the four settings from Ch. 9 and carefully review the accompanying summaries, bullet points, and floor plans. Security Assessment Directions Choose two setting

    White Collar Criminals & Probation

    - How do white collar criminals succeed their probation? - What are the effective and ineffective areas of probation that are utilized or could be improved? - Does the community have any interaction with their rehabilitation? If so, describe. - Statistically, what is the recidivism rate of these criminals?

    Security Policy

    You are writing a policy concerning conditions of employment for employees of your security department. Your state allows 'at will' employment and you could use this method in your policy. You have also recently read about 'just cause' requirements regarding terminations. Your department has no employment contract in force with

    Question

    Please help with the following questions. Should the legal system continue using trial by peers, or should the system adopt professionals who are hired to seek the facts and truth of a trial? Which would be more beneficial to the legal system, to the victims, and to the defendants? Explain your answers.

    Criminal Procedure

    Details: This will be your first time in criminal court. There are typically several attorneys standing in front of the judge on each matter. In addition, there is court staff, law enforcement, probation, etc. You are to meet with the interns to discuss and name the players, parties, and branch of government that each of

    Criminal Procedure

    Scenario: 18-year old Adam Jones has been arrested for shooting an undercover policeman in San Diego, California. Officer Lewis was part of a team investigating street gang criminal conduct and was out of uniform in an unmarked car when he was killed. Jones, who believed Lewis was a rival gang member, shot him from a movin

    The Administration Process

    Explain how the strategic planning process and the budgeting process are related? Give at least one example.

    Drive-By Shooting Case

    Scenario 18-year old Adam Jones has been arrested for shooting an undercover policeman in San Diego, California. Officer Lewis was part of a team investigating street gang criminal conduct and was out of uniform in an unmarked car when he was killed. Jones, who believed Lewis was a rival gang member, shot him from a moving ve

    Research paper help

    Locate outside documents and/or books to prepare a written report from the materials citing at least four references from the documents located. Topics for research: The role of law enforcement in policing a society. The role of the courts in the Criminal Justice System. The role of corrections in the Criminal Justice Syste

    Compare and contrast sociological theory and cognitive restructuring(p3db)

    Details: After a few uneventful weeks, you receive a call from Sergeant Ferraday of the local police department. "We got a series of home invasions we think may be related. They are all occurring in the inner city areas that transition from downtown to residential neighborhoods. I was reading a magazine article that said a good

    Compare the relevance of sociology and criminology for each other

    There are several cognitive restructuring theories that are used in cognitive therapy to reform criminals. The objectives of these theories is to rectify "faulty thinking' so that the irrational beliefs of the person are replaced with more pertinent and useful ones. The cognitive restructuring theory assumes that the criminal's

    Organizational Behavior & Management

    1. Do you think rewards are more important in attracting security management personnel to an organization or in developing commitment to the organization? 2. What is your opinion about employee recognition? Can it be overdone?

    Habitual criminal behavior and methods to restructure the behavior

    Details: After returning from Las Vegas, Dr. Junger is waiting for you. "I heard you presented very well in Las Vegas," he jokes, "but it's time to get back to work. Here is the ...there is more show problem Details: After returning from Las Vegas, Dr. Junger is waiting for you. "I heard you presented very well in Las Vegas,"

    Intermediate Sanctions

    I need help defining what intermediate sanctions are, their purpose in the criminal justice process, and their function as a sentencing alternative. Do you feel intermediate sanctions are an appropriate punishment? Explain your rationale.

    Challenges of the Contemporary Police Administrator

    This problem addresses the challenges that a contemporary police administrator will have to face in the criminal justice system and will direct the student to determine what the actual function of the "administrator" might be from a variety of police department methods. It suggests issues that the administrator must face, the

    Criminology relevance

    Details: After the successful intake session you had with Jim Moratis, Dr. Junger approached you about an upcoming Prison Psychology Conference in Las Vegas. "Normally it is one of our senior staff who attends the conference, but we've decided it would be good to send one of our rising stars this year. It will be a good chance

    Issues of custodial care in the Criminal Justice System

    The major issues to be addressed in this solution are those "key" issues in the area of custodial care (incarceration). Is it food, rape, abuse, disease, riots, overcrowding, cost issues or perhaps drugs? References to information is provided in each area and each or all of the issues could be considered "key," according to th

    Causes of crime and what triggered these responses

    Causes of crime: What may studying causes of crime contribute to reducing crime in America? What are some factors that have lead to the increase in prison population. What triggered the increase ? What about drugs , media, zero tolerance laws etc. ?

    Describe the security for a bank, school, and an airport.

    Security Issues in Daily Life: Select three different locations that you visit on a regular basis: work, school, grocery store, bank, hospital, church, airport, mall, etc. Identify the security that you observe in each. Analyze the similarities and differences. Make recommendations for any additional security needed and provi

    Standard of proof

    Damian M. was charged with the murder of his wife, Sharon. After a lengthy trial in criminal court, he was acquitted by a jury of his wife's murder. Sharon's parents were convinced that Damian killed their daughter, and so they then brought a civil case against Damian for the wrongful death of their daughter. The jury in the civ

    Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law

    One difference between civil and criminal law is the much higher standard of proof in criminal cases. What do you think is the reason for that difference in standard of proof? Should the standard of proof in civil cases be raised to reduce the number of frivolous lawsuits that are filed? Answer the question, giving two reasons t

    Prevention & Treatment Programs

    1.List and describe the characteristics of successful prevention and treatment programs for juvenile and criminal behavior. Your discussion should provide a minimum of two characteristics of both prevention and treatment. State why it is important and give an example of a program that is currently operational. 2.Identify the

    Procedural Case Study

    O Does probable cause or reasonable suspicion exist? Explain. o Do the levels of proof justify a stop and frisk or an arrest? Explain. o Determine if Miranda warnings were properly given and why. o Did a proper vehicle inventory search occur? How do you know? o Did the officer follow proper procedures for seizure of pers

    Victimless vs Vice Crimes

    Under criminal law "victimless" crimes are also categorized as vice crimes along with other categories. What are philosophical notions and criminal justice system operations that allow society punish victimless crimes. As a matter of policy why does society chose to punish such crimes.

    Difference between common law and statutory (civil) law.

    I understand were common law derived from but having trouble with its history and and its spread from England to other countries to include the U.S., and were do they both fit within the American criminal justice system today. Are there policy implications and/or benefits or even burdens in the use of each type of law.

    Discuss: Personal Application of Criminology

    Scenario: You are the parent of a 16-year-old boy. You come home unexpectedly and find your door ajar. Inside, you discover your son's friend looking through a kitchen drawer. The boy says he is looking for a paper and a pencil so he can leave your son a note. On the counter next to him is a lock-pick and some of your jewelry an