Category: Criminal Justice

Welcome to your first on line assignment. The purpose of this discussion board is for you to reflect on the learning in Week One.
For the purpose of this Discussion Board, pick one of Sir Robert Peel’s Principles and explain it’s relevance to policing and community trust in today’s society.
For consideration: Are the principles relevant today?
If so, what makes them important in the context of today’s policing?
Why did you choose this specific principle?
once you have answered the question to the principle you chosen now respond to the following postive feed back on this post.
Sir Robert Peel’s fourth principle of policing is about securing the cooperation of the public to reduce the necessity of using physical force: “To recognize always that the extent to which the cooperation of the public can be secured diminishes proportionately the necessity of the use of physical force and compulsion for achieving police objectives.” This has remained highly relevant today, where the relationship between law enforcement and the public is considered a vital part of the effectiveness of policing and garnering community trust in modern times.
Public cooperation with peace and order is essential in modern policing. The more the police can make communities partner with them by preventing crimes and gaining their trust, the less they would have to depend on using physical force to realize goals. This certainly means that policing will be done effectively with the community. This implies that the more citizens perceive the police as approachable, fair, and interested in their well-being, the more likely they are to cooperate during investigations, comply with the law, and accept law enforcement initiatives. Conversely, public distrust results in officers’ heightened application of force, leading to a vicious cycle of conflict. This is particularly important in the modern-day context when most police departments are under scrutiny for excessive use of force, especially in marginalized communities. When trust is broken, it’s much more difficult to gain public cooperation, but that same trust prevents aggressive tactics from becoming necessary in the first place. Community policing, transparency of law enforcement actions, and de-escalation training would be part of the modern version of Peel’s fourth principle. By focusing on securing cooperation rather than relying on force, police can better address social unrest and community safety in a way that fosters respect rather than fear.
I have chosen this principle because it deals directly with one of the biggest challenges faced in modern policing: the need to balance order maintenance with individual rights. It emphasizes that effective policing is not solely a matter of the coercive enforcement of laws but also of establishing a cooperative environment where the community works with the police to pursue common objectives. It reminds us that trust and collaboration, not force, form the basis of any sound relationship between law enforcement and the community.
I attached the principles

This week for your Unit Assignment you will research and answer the following questions below. The total assignment must be a (minimum of 2,200-word count) and six scholarly sources.Your textbook may be used as a source. Use in-text citations and remember to cite your sources in APA format. Be sure to follow instructions and answer each part of the question completely, failure to do so will result in a point reduction per question. I will check the word count for this assignment and deduct additional points if the paper does not meet the minimum requirements stated above. Encyclopedias and Dictionaries are not appropriate research sources at this level. No Wikipedia!
I expect perfect APA technique at this level. You also are expected to do more than the bare minimum word count and scholarly sources at this level. The essay presentation is more scholarly than paragraphs of short answers and helps build the skills needed for doctoral programs.
General Instructions: Read Case- Title: Analysis of Stand Your Ground Self defense Laws and Statewide Rates of Homicides and Firearm Homicides
Publication: February 21, 2022
Web Link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8861849/
Start by summarizing the key events in a clear and persuasive manner. Next, do some research and report any significant developments that may have occurred since the time the case study was published. Be sure to properly cite your sources. The word count for this section is between 500 – 800 words.
In this assigned case study, you will be connecting all the materials presented in the unit. The key theme for the case study is the investigation into the impact of Stand Your Ground laws on violent deaths across the United States. In a narrative format, contrast the impact of Stand Your Ground laws on different demographic groups within the states. The word count for this section is between 500 – 600 words.
Place yourself in the role of the chief of police for your geographic area. Law enforcement agencies might need to adjust training programs and operational protocols regarding Stand Your Ground laws. What would be a strategy that you would recommend for your department and why. Use sources to defend your answer. Specifically, support your decision by referencing other cases, journal articles, and personal experiences. The word count for this section is between 600 – 800 words.
Reference List
Course Text Book:
Witte, R. S., & Witte, J. S. (2017). Statistics (11th ed.). Wiley Global Education US. https://savantlearningsystems.vitalsource.com/books/9781119299165
*Friendly reminder* I expect perfect APA technique at this level.
Word counts are based on content only. The reference list does not count towards the (total assignment) 2200-word count minimum. You must have 6 scholarly sources. One source can be the textbook provided in the course, and 5 additional scholarly sources of your choice. Do not forget to format your essay using the APA 7th Ed. to set up your paper (title section, introduction paragraph, appropriate headings, conclusion, and reference list). Below I have provided an outline for your complete essay.
Title: Complete Essay Week 6: Analysis of Stand Your Ground Self-defense Laws and Statewide Rates of Homicides and Firearm Homicides
Introductory paragraph (introduce briefly the essay parts)
Summary of Case
Start by summarizing the key events in a clear and persuasive manner. Next, do some research and report any significant developments that may have occurred since the time the case study was published. Be sure to properly cite your sources. The word count for this section is between 500 – 800 words.
Title: Question 2
In this assigned case study, you will be connecting all the materials presented in the unit. The key theme for the case study is the investigation into the impact of Stand Your Ground laws on violent deaths across the United States. In a narrative format, contrast the impact of Stand Your Ground laws on different demographic groups within the states. The word count for this section is between 500 – 600 words.
Title: Question 3
Place yourself in the role of the chief of police for your geographic area. Law enforcement agencies might need to adjust training programs and operational protocols regarding Stand Your Ground laws. What would be a strategy that you would recommend for your department and why. Use sources to defend your answer. Specifically, support your decision by referencing other cases, journal articles, and personal experiences. The word count for this section is between 600 – 800 words.
Conclusion
(Summarize briefly what you said-remind your reader of your topics)
References
(as this is a graduate program, perfect APA technique is expected)
Witte, R. S., & Witte, J. S. (2017). Statistics (11th ed.). Wiley Global Education US. https://savantlearningsystems.vitalsource.com/books/9781119299165
Also don’t forget to include the Publication listed above as a source.

All instructions are attached. Must be in APA 7th edition. The trial you will write about is on Edward Snowden the whistle blower. Use 3 media source to compare his treatment in the media, and 2 sources to explain the victim and offender questions. The PowerPoint you won’t have to do. I’ll do them myself.

This is the literature review section of a bigger paper. This literature review will address problems within juvenile justice in the american criminal justice system. The problems I have found are 1) environments impact on juvenile delinquency 2) the differences of sentencing for juvenile vs adults for the same crimes 3) psychological factors contributing to juvenile delinquency 4) programs made to deter youth from delinquency (scared straight programs, group homes, etc). Other problems can be added to the paper if they fit the topic

Chapter 6:
Captain Hayley is responsible for the annual training plan for the Greenfield Police Department. During Chief Slaughter’s crime-fighting tenure, Captain Hayley scheduled frequent training for all officers in the use of firearms, defensive tactics, and enforcing criminal statutes. He scheduled training in pursuit driving and emergency medical response on a two-year rotation. Specialized training was provided to individual officers on an “as needed” basis. The training was usually conducted in an academy setting.
Chief Slaughter required his officers to train and qualify with their firearms every month—three times more often than required by POST. As a result, the department won the state shooting competition 10 years in a row. During those 10 years, Greenfield officers have fired their weapons on duty only to dispatch injured animals. Ammunition and officer overtime for training at the firearms range was the largest expenditures in the department’s training budget.
The new chief has asked Captain Hayley to develop a training program with more emphasis on developing human resources and community policing. He suggested that some of the funds devoted to firearms training be used for other training.
Answer the following questions:
1. Was the training provided by Chief Slaughter job related and appropriate for the tasks performed by his officers?
2. Captain Hayley should consider some fundamental changes in the training program if he wants to emphasize a community-policing strategy rather than a crime-fighting strategy. How might the blend of training versus educating change?
3. If Captain Hayley reduces firearms training and adds communications training, he is likely to face resistance from the officers. Why? How can he circumvent a dispute over this change in the training curriculum?
Chapter 7:
As the new police chief of the Greenfield Police Department, you expected some resistance from officers during the transition from a crime-fighting philosophy to a community policing philosophy. Several veteran officers oppose the change. Most younger officers are willing to try community policing and enjoy interacting with the community. Unfortunately, they worry about being rejected by the veteran officers. Most younger officers do not want to buck the prevailing police culture and informal hierarchy.
Officer Blake, a senior officer and vocal opponent of community policing, is an informal department leader. You decide to ride along with him on a patrol shift. He’s an honest guy who tells you exactly what is on his mind. Officer Blake was the department shooting champion and is unhappy with the cutbacks in firearms training. He thinks the old way of doing things was working just fine. They kept people in line, and the crime rates reflected it. He tells you that community policing is social work, not police work, and that his job is making arrests and keeping the streets safe.
As you listen to Officer Blake, he patrols a park where a group of young Asian men are gathered. He drives by slowly and stares at them. They look down, not making eye contact. Officer Blake looks at you and says, “I don’t trust those guys. They’re up to something.” Officer Blake drives through the parking lot and back past the young men. “I always make sure they know I’m watching them.” The young men begin playing soccer.
Officer Blake’s next stop is Ruby’s Bar and Grill. Several other squads are parked in front of the building. You learn this is their regular break location and that coffee is free, food is half price and a booth is reserved for cops.
Answer the following questions:
1. How would you encourage the new officers’ enthusiasm for community policing and help them buck the prevailing culture?
2. Is Officer Blake a good candidate to be a mentor for a new officer?
3. Officer Blake is clearly entrenched in the crime-fighting model of law enforcement. How would his encounter with the young men in the park affect your department’s public image?
Chapter 8:
After several months on the job as the Greenfield police chief, you observe a lack of motivation and low morale among a core group of officers. They are resistant to the concept of community policing and just want to be left alone to do “real” police work— arresting crooks. During the previous administration, officers received monthly awards for making the most arrests and writing the most traffic citations.
One of your captains tells you the disgruntled officers are influential in the department’s informal hierarchy. Some are veterans who have taken promotional exams but were never selected. Others never even took the exams. The captain says they are skilled officers who could have been promoted if they had worked harder and better prepared themselves. He thinks their lack of success has left them bitter.
The captain suggests you issue a directive ordering the entire department to implement one community policing project each month. Those who do not comply will be progressively disciplined. He thinks the threat of discipline will motivate the disgruntled officers to accept community policing.
Answer the following questions:
1. As the Greenfield Police Department chief, what changes would you implement to improve morale and increase motivation among officers not pursuing supervisory positions?
2. Is resistance to change a sign of low morale and lack of motivation?
3. What effect will your captain’s suggested directive have on the department?
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Select the course Organizational Development, then select modules, scroll down to session two and review chapters 6-8. Please separate the different chapters and answers

Labelling theorists argue the process of labelling causes crime. One of the ways we can see labelling theory in action is through news reports.
Find and share links to two (2) media representations of people who were accused or convicted of a crime where the news report includes overt labelling. (As an example: “Tot Mom” Casey Anthony who was accused and acquitted of murder).
After posting the two links, tell us why labelling is harmful and how we can counter the effects of labelling theory

What role does the Murdaugh family’s legal legacy play in shaping the narrative around Alex Murdaugh’s trial?
How did the Snapchat video recorded by Paul Murdaugh become crucial evidence in the trial?
What are the implications of Alex Murdaugh’s opioid addiction in the case?
Why was the use of two different weapons (a shotgun and a blackout rifle) an important factor in the investigation?
What role did financial crimes play in the prosecution’s case against Alex Murdaugh?
How did Alex Murdaugh’s staged shooting incident affect his credibility in the eyes of law enforcement and the public?
What were the key inconsistencies between Alex Murdaugh’s statements and the physical evidence presented at the trial?
What was the significance of Alex Murdaugh testifying at the trail?
Why do you think the jury reached a verdict in less than three hours?
Summarize Judge Newman’s comments at the sentencing. How did Alex Murdaugh respond?
What was the significance of cell phone and GPS data in disproving Alex Murdaugh’s alibi?
How did public opinion and media coverage influence the trial and its outcome?
List any events from this video that should be added to your timeline. Now go add them to the timeline you will have to submit at the end of the semester. Note: You do not need to get super detailed on the dates of the trial evidence, just note the major occurrences.
link for youtube video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dzuS1k-VK4&t=2s
link for my timeline – https://onedrive.live.com/edit?id=E7C4B2809F141F3D!799&resid=E7C4B2809F141F3D!799&ithint=file%2cpptx&ct=1725921036721&wdOrigin=OFFICECOM-WEB.START.EDGEWORTH&wdPreviousSessionSrc=HarmonyWeb&wdPreviousSession=10fe7124-8b99-4ff4-8958-b84f7ebae784&wdo=2&cid=e7c4b2809f141f3d

Poor Kids PBS https://youtu.be/HQvetA1P4YgStep 1: Analyze the Social Justice IssueMention at least two readings from the course that relate to the topic.Use quotes and references from these readings to support your points.Step 2: Compare Documentaries and ReadingsWatch the assigned documentaries related to the topic.Write a comparison between what you saw in the documentaries and what you read in the course materials.Explain where they overlap and where they differ.Give examples or scenes from the documentaries and specific concepts from the readings.Step 3: Share Your Personal PerspectiveTalk about your own thoughts and feelings on the social justice issue.Explain how the readings and class discussions influenced your understanding.You can be honest about any changes in your viewpoint because of what you’ve learned.Step 4: Suggest a Policy RecommendationThink about what kind of policy could help with the social justice problem.Make sure your recommendation is backed by what you’ve learned in class and from the readings.Explain why you believe your proposed policy would be effective.

As part of the requirements for this course you will be expected to write brief research paper dealing with Human trafficking and smuggling within transnational crime. The paper should be 17 to 20 pages in length of the body, double spaced with 12 point, Times New Roman font. It should have a title page, abstract, introduction, a body of paragraphs with subheadings, conclusion, and a reference page with approximately 17 cited works. Of the total works cited, should be from academic journals or books published by an academic press. Works cited and the references should be in APA format (details of the APA 7 EDITION format can be found at www.docstyles.com). The research paper will be worth 20 percent of your final course grade.

Review the following links. Then develop a training lesson proposal that includes 1. the training topic, 2. learning goal, 3. learning objectives (minimum of three), 4. delivery format(s), and 5. target audience.
https://www.ispringsolutions.com/blog/learning-goals-and-objectives