Law enforcement agencies are frequently compared to the military when discussing their organizational structure. The term “quasi-military” is often used to describe the type of reporting structure that exists within most law enforcement agencies.
The use of force by law enforcement officers is sometimes required when dealing with suspects resisting arrest and/or individuals disobeying direct orders. However, when the use of force becomes excessive or is used unnecessarily, law enforcement officers are arguably committing ethical, and in some cases, criminal violations.
Criminologists have introduced a number of theories that attempt to explain why juveniles engage in acts of delinquency. Some of these theories focus on the social environment in which the juvenile resides while others believe the types of social interactions a juvenile has can influence their decision to engage in delinquency.
students will choose a contemporary investigatory method used by police and/or forensic scientists, using only articles from academic journals, official government publications, and reputable trade publications, to discuss in detail the entire criminal investigative process used in the method chosen, ensuring to incorporate major ideas and themes outlined in the readings and lectures.
Focusing on specialized and violent crimes, select a category of interest from the readings and critically review the investigative process and requirements for successful prosecution.
The investigative process is both rigid in requirements while fluid in progression. Each component has strict requirements to follow, yet criminal investigations are often fluid in their progression. Review the concepts in the managing criminal investigations methodology and discuss both the importance of quality management and the detriment of poor or ineffective management in … 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
Evidence collection, processing, and comparison must fall within the legal guidelines to be admissible against a defendant. From the readings, select a category of evidence reviewed and discuss the implications of that category with respect to the lead foundational cases of Frye v. United States (1923) and Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Discuss the importance of Modus Operandi in the investigation of property crimes and violent crimes. What are “solvability factors” and how do they impact an investigation?
The response must be a minimum of 150 words and a minimum of 2 references. Textbook-Territo, L., & Sewell, J.D. (2019). Stress management in law enforcement (4th ed.). Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. ISBN: 9781531015756. ***CHRISTOPHER*** This week’s discussion focuses on the police officer’s family and the area of officers who work in the area of … Read more