Discipline: Law - Criminal

 You are given two crystals. One crystal is a yellow diamond that has been kept locked in a freezer for 30 years. The other crystal is a cubic zirconia. Both are virtually the same hardness. What simple test could you perform to tell them apart? What mineral group would a diamond be classified as? Lastly, […]

 How do criminal justice professionals measure crime? What are their methods? What, in your opinion, are the strengths and weaknesses of each of these methods, and why?  Do you think public perception of crime is aligned with the actual crime data that has been reported? 

 How do we balance individual rights with the need to maintain public order in society and in the criminal justice system? Which perspective do you identify with? Why? 

 Throughout this course, you developed a knowledge base in psychology that may help you decide the direction of your future career.  Which content area(s) do you think will be most helpful to you in your future (or current) career?  How will you apply some of the knowledge you gained in this course to your career?  […]

 In Asch’s study referenced above, answer the following questions: How is the principle of conformity examined? When and why do you think the subject in the experiment began to “second guess” himself? What are some of the circumstances in the experiment which contribute to “conformity”? Why do you think some participants would be more likely […]

 How is organized crime law enforcement limited by constitutional restraints? Do you think law enforcement should be restricted? Why or why not? Explain and support your opinion. What if you were to draw up a new Constitution, what would you leave out of the new one? Be specific and explain why. 

Technology is one of the major factors that has reshaped forensic science over the last few decades. What was once unimaginable has now become common place because of technology. Nowhere are these dramatic changes more evident than in forensic DNA analysis capabilities. Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please review the following: The articles: […]

  1. What is the role and responsibilities of the PIO? 2. What do Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites mean these days to the PIO?  

 1. Explain the difference between a single incident command and a unified command. 2. Research the internet and find an article, video, or webpage detailing an emergency incident that has occurred in the U. S. in the last 10 years and that used a unified command. 3.  Post the link to the article, video, or […]

 Connect your experience with the information from the course lectures and reading materials. You may use the first-person point of view. 1) Describe your first impression of the location. 2) Describe your immediate reaction to the people and how you were able to communicate with them. 3) If you had a chance to do it […]