Watch the short video: Though it is old and a bit hokey, watch how various individuals make decisions in the video. Specifically, what ethical standards are each applying to make their decisions? Consider and discuss the decisions of the night watchman, the boy’s mother, the owner, the police officer, the boy, and Mr. Barker. How … Read more
Deontology and Consequentialism (most often referred to as Utilitarianism) are two of the primary schools of ethical decision-making. After completing this week’s readings and viewing the videos, discuss why you consider yourself more of either a ‘deontologist’ or ‘utilitarian.’ Also, consider the following situation: You are walking through the woods and come to a clearing. … Read more
Students striving for a superlative grade should go far above and beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment. Assignment: View the short videos/articles: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/morality-definition/ As the videos show, we all have some sense of our own morality. Are we born with morals or do we learn them? On what are your personal views of right … Read more
Forensic Evidence Discussion: Pick ONE of the Forensic Evidence Topics from Chapter 10 to discuss. In your initial post describe and define the topic you have selected (including citation and source information) explain how that type of forensic evidence can be applied in an investigative (what types of crimes it is associated with, how does … Read more
A good article review will include the following: A ½ page (minimum) review of the main ideas the article discusses and A ½ page (minimum) personal reflection on the article consisting of your personal opinions, thoughts, and/or experiences related to the topic Your complete assignment will be 1 page per article, 2 pages total. Each … Read more
Please respond to the following in a substantive post: Provide the Fifth or Sixth Amendment along with your interpretation of it and its importance. Illustrate with an example how the amendment applies to a player and a step in the criminal justice process (for example, Fourth Amendment—law enforcement—arrest). Refer to 3Ps of Criminal Justice: Players, Process, and … Read more
You have been working with a local law enforcement agency. Over the past two years there have been some issues with hearsay evidence. Your task is to conduct a case review to determine what hearsay is and what is not. Tommy “Two Toes” D’Natalia has a certified public accountant (CPA). He has been using … Read more
Mike is in charge of a three-man narcotics unit. He is using a non-police informant to make a “confidence purchase” of narcotics in a local motel along the beach. (Note: A confidence purchase is when the offender sells a small amount of drugs to an informant or undercover officer so that the informant or … Read more
Imagine being arrested for a serious offense and having to do 10 years in prison. Now imagine being around people who are murderers and rapist and have nothing to lose and you have no one to protect you. Imagine that the guards turn a blind eye to you being bullied and tormented. This is the … Read more
Chapter 2 (Theories of Criminality and Crime) Points Possible: 20 Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages Due: Saturday, September 3 by 11:55 pm Answer any two questions (10 points each): 1. Compare and contrast biological and psychological theories of crime/criminals. In particular, distinguish between the earlier biological focus on body type/phrenology and the later psychological emphasis on … Read more