Discipline: Law - Criminal

crime and societycrime and society

  Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Four Kids, Four CrimesLinks to an external site., which follows four cases and examines how and why two defendants were tried as juveniles and two were tried as adults. Determining whether to try a child in the juvenile or the criminal justice system will have an […]

Respond To Hampton PostRespond To Hampton Post

I firmly believe that the increased use of technology by police departments can contribute to enhancing public safety when implemented responsibly and transparently. While concerns about potential threats to constitutional rights are valid, the benefits of employing advanced technology in law enforcement cannot be ignored. Pros of Police Technology Use: Crime Prevention and Detection: Surveillance […]

Respond to LaQuanne PostRespond to LaQuanne Post

The increased use of technology I feel does not pose a threat to the public for the fact that I feel new technology better the safety of the community and law enforcement. Body cameras can help the police officer, and the person being detained, by the story they will tell; the body cameras will enhance […]

3-2 Discussion: Make Your Case3-2 Discussion: Make Your Case

Nola M. Joyce, former deputy commissioner for the Philadelphia Police Department, once wrote the following in a blog post for the National Police Foundation: Today police departments are using surveillance cameras, gunshot detection systems, automated license plate readers, facial recognition software, body cameras, drones, and numerous databases to prevent, respond and investigate crimes…. The question […]

deterencedeterence

  Discuss four examples examples of deterrence you see every day. For each example, answer the following:  Which elements of deterrence are present in the sign? (Discuss each one individually.) What is the primary element used to deter? Is the emphasis of this element consistent with Beccaria’s argument? Explain your answer.

Criminal Justice/ CriminologyCriminal Justice/ Criminology

Instructions Module 5 Assignment Instructions for this Assignment Purpose: Distinguish among normal sexuality, sexual deviance, sexual disorder, and sex crime. Task(s): Illustrate and explain the distinctions between normal sexuality, sexual deviance, sexual disorder, and sex crime. Using Microsoft Word, write a response paper explaining the differences between normal sexuality, sexual deviance, sexual disorder, and sex crime. […]

Demographics ReportDemographics Report

The members of some demographic groups are more likely to be hired than others who are equally qualified. how your demographic positioning impacts your ability to land an interview and/or getting hired as a lawyer, where this disparate hiring stems from, and potential short- and long-term impacts this may have on a job-seeker.

Advanced seminar in criminal 3Advanced seminar in criminal 3

 Collecting enough data to add information to research is crucial. For this discussion, please answer the following: When collecting data, what will be your measurement if you have too much or not enough data?  Why? What questions will you ask yourself to make sure the data and information is appropriate for your target? What questions […]