Portrayals of criminals in the news and in popular culture may influence the way that the public perceives certain types of criminals. The popularity of movies such as The Godfather and Scarface, and television shows such as Breaking Bad and Sons of Anarchy seems to suggest that viewers identify positively with certain criminal “heroes.” The … Read more
What if your county’s jail is overcrowded and building conditions are deteriorating? Despite budget cuts, you must propose plans for the jail’s future at the next community meeting. What do you say and why. Be specific.
This interactive activity will provide insight to building your personal brand. It is helpful to review these exercises before completing the unit discussion and assignments.
A good way to think about how to define your personal brand is to imagine what people might say about you when you leave the room. After previewing this week’s Readings and Resources, be prepared to discuss the following: Put yourself in that scenario. List your three (3) traits and three (3) skills that those … Read more
One of the main causes of wrongful convictions is eyewitness misidentifications. Investigators follow specific guidelines when they are conducting their investigation. However, this does not eliminate human error. Research a case where an eyewitness’ identification led to a suspect(s) wrongful conviction. Describe the specifics of the case and the steps the defense team took … Read more
What are your perceptions about current issues related to policing, courts, and corrections, and from where do these perceptions originate? If you have not yet received your textbook, and discuss whether and/or how this video effects your perception about current issues related to policing, courts, and corrections.
Need to write a case brief about “CASE 1.1 Susette Kelo, et al. v. City of New London, Connecticut, et al: The brief should include 1. Facts 2. Procedural History 3. Issues 4. Reasoning/Analysis Decisions/Holding
Drug courts are a relatively new phenomenon in the American judicial system. Focus your discussion on the following: Discuss the philosophy and role as well as provide a short history of drug courts. Does the state in which you reside utilize drug courts, and if so, how successful have they been in reducing recidivism … Read more
pt 1: Analyze a landmark court rulings explain how this case changed police practices to stay compliant with the law. pt2: Explain one police patrol strategy and compare its strengths and weakness. Would you recommend this strategy to all police departments? pt3: Analyze one era in American corrections and explain the weaknesses and strengths associated … Read more
3. Tell me about your perception of the death penalty in America: why do you think we use it, how does it work, does it “work” to accomplish any goal of the CJUS system, etc. You do not need to be overly loquacious here. I am just looking for your overall perception. 4. Last, but certainly not … Read more