Category: Criminology

in 250 words, 
Describe how knowledge is produced in criminology and criminal justice sciences. In particular, draw from examples in the readings and video. How do politics enter into considerations of what constitutes “science,” and what is advanced as “appropriate?” Discuss the debate over criminological knowledge that was created by the conflict between Edwin Sutherland and the Gluecks. Drawing on the article by Hughes, how has research in the social sciences been used to marginalize entire classes of people? Provide examples. Is this currently happening in criminology and criminal justice sciences?
in 250 words: Explain the concept of theoretical integration. How does it differ from the notion of theoretical absorption? Carefully review Professor Elliott’s integrated theoretical model of delinquency. What are the 3 micro-criminological theories that he combines in order to more fully explain juvenile delinquency and crime? Describe each of these three 3 constituent explanations. Provide examples from the video that helped you understand his integrated approach.

Choose  the movie goodfellas that is primarily about organized crime or gang activity (a list of some potential choices is provided at the end of this document). Watch the content with a critical eye. You are expected to provide a critique and analysis of the piece primarily through the context of how organized crime is being depicted.
Some potential information to include and questions to consider:
Which ‘type’ of organized crime is being depicted (Mafia, street gangs, cartels, etc.)?
What is the setting of the piece? When and where does it take place?
Who is it about? Who are the protagonists/antagonists?
Who is target audience for this piece?
What level(s) of organized crime are being portrayed? Is it about the ‘bosses’ or leaders of an OC group or is it about low-level members (or both)?
Provide a brief overview of the plot (I don’t need a comprehensive beat-by-beat retelling of the story, just a quick summary about what it’s about).
What is the central conflict of the piece? 
In your estimation, how accurate is the piece in depicting organized crime? Are there parts that are more accurate or less accurate? What does it get ‘right’ and/or ‘wrong”?
What is being exaggerated or embellished? Use what we have learned in the course to help your decision.
Is the piece based on real people/events? Is it based on semi-fictional people/events? Is it based on mostly fictional people/events? How accurate are these portrayals?
How is organized crime being depicted? Is it glamourized or sensationalized? Is it
‘realistic’? Raw? Violent? Does it depict any consequences to OC involvement? Does the piece want us to root’ for the criminals and for them to succeed or are they depicted as villains?
Do the OC groups depicted conform to the various characteristics of the ‘Schneider taxonomy’ (as discussed in lecture)? How so?
Assuming you didn’t know anything about the organized crime being portrayed, what conclusions or lessons would the film/show teach you about OC? How accurate are these lessons to reality?
What was the major theme, idea, or message of the piece?
How are the police, law enforcement, or criminal justice system being portrayed and depicted?
How are gender and notions of gender (masculinity, femininity, etc.) being depicted in the piece? What gender qualities are seen as valuable, successful, attractive, etc. within the context of the organized crime being portrayed?
Does the piece contain any stereotypes or tropes in its depictions of its characters or organized crime more generally? Are these stereotypes/tropes potentially misleading or harmful toward certain groups or demographics?
Why do you suppose this piece was as successful or popular as it was?
Do you have any other ideas or thoughts about the depiction of organized crime in the piece and how it might shape people’s perspectives or understandings?

Consider Frank Serpico, New York City Police Detective (Retired).
In the 1970’s, Detective Serpico “broke the ranks” and exposed police corruption in the New York City Police Department. As a result, he was shot in the face, and it is his belief that he was set up by his colleagues — officers charged with the protection of the citizenry. Do you believe the subculture is so strong that an officer who is considered to be a “rat” or a “snitch” will be ostracized? Would this officer not be afforded backup or assistance in a crisis situation? Explain your response.
Congressman Charles Rangel and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani both speak of the “blue wall of silence.”
Please describe what you think is meant by the blue wall of silence? Does it truly exist or is this just a perception? Would a police officer with very strong morals, values, and ethics fail to expose officer wrongdoing? Does the subculture constrain the officer’s individual values?
In Hebrews 13:17, the Bible states, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” What must effective leaders do to ensure they have faithful followership?

The paper should synthesize major ideas and
themes outlined in the readings and lectures and reflect critical analysis. For
this project, 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

My assignment is focused on education regarding : Medical, Business Administration , Law and Agriculture and how they are society function. What I have attached is what I have so far. 

The presentation simulates real-world policymaking debates that routinely take place in the criminal justice system. It is commonly produced in response to a request directly from a decision-maker or within an organization that intends to change a position or strategy. As soon-to-be graduates with a degree in criminal justice, you need to practice researching policies, analyzing their efficacy, and summarizing this research in a short presentation. Thus, you will prepare a PowerPoint presentation of your policy report. For online classes or online presenters, the presentations will take place in Canvas; for on-campus classes or in-person presenters, the presentations will take place in the classroom. *Again, the topic of your presentation will be the same topic that you select to write about for your capstone research paper.
Preparing Your PowerPoint Presentation:
First, you do the research and draft your policy report. Once this is complete, you will prepare a 10-minute video recorded PowerPoint presentation. The presentations will be graded according to the rubric below (see below for the instructions on how to create your PowerPoint slides with video & audio).
Structurally, your PowerPoint presentation should begin with a brief overview of your topic and connect it to the main policy goal (or problem) of the capstone policy report. Following this, you will need to synthesize the research that favors or disfavors the policies, strategies, or practices related to your topic. Based on this research review, you should conclude with a recommendation for policymakers and/or criminal justice agents to implement (including addressing common concerns that they will have, such as cost and public support). You are doing a mock policymaking presentation, so remember who your audience is as you create your slides and presentation notes.

Assignment Details
As recent events have shown, the rapid pace of technology development has created complicated legal questions that are being litigated before the courts today. Select one of the following topics to analyze, and prepare a three to five page paper addressing the following issues.
DNA from Arrestees
One of the most controversial of technological advances is the relationship between DNA, probable cause, and issues of privacy and the Fourth Amendment. You are provided with two research documents below that analyze the case of Maryland v. King, 569 U.S. 435 (2013), in which the U.S. Supreme Court held that it is constitutional to extract DNA from arrestees. The author of the first article provides an overview of the legal issues associated with compulsory DNA collection from arrestees and argues that the U.S. Supreme Court correctly decided the Maryland v. King case.
The author of the second article raises several concerns about the Maryland v. King opinion and the future of privacy and the Fourth Amendment. Read both documents, and then write an argumentative essay explaining your position on the issue of DNA extraction from arrestees.
Complete the following for this assignment:
Read the following 2 research documents:
Deitrich, L. (2015). Say Aah! Maryland v. King Defines Reasonable Standard for DNA Searches. 49 Val. U.L. Rev. 1095.
Click here to access the article.
Noronha, S. (2014). Maryland v. King: Sacrificing the Fourth Amendment to Build up the DNA Database. 73 Md. L. Rev. 667 (2014)
Click here to access the article.
Summarize the key legal and privacy concerns discussed by Deitrich.
Summarize the key legal and privacy concerns discussed by Noronha.
Write an argumentative essay supporting your position relating to those issues raised by Deitrich and Noronha. Indicate the following: 
Whether you agree with both authors or one author over the other, and why;
Whether you disagree with one or both authors, and why;
Discuss your own ideas on DNA extraction from arrestees;
Explain your position in detail.

Read the attached instructuions and choose/answer only 1 of the 3 questions. Only use the reading from the instructions and the attached notes to cite in-text. 

Compare and contrast the 4 main sentencing goals (retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation). Discuss the advantages and weaknesses of each goal. Would different sentencing models (indeterminate sentence, determinate sentence, consecutive & concurrent sentences) be appropriate for different crimes? Why or why not? Considering the goals of sentencing, what sentencing model would you attach for violent crimes? Property crimes? Drug crimes? Review the video titled “Defendants’ Rights, Sentencing and Punishment, Capital Punishment found in this module’s Learn section. From a Christian viewpoint, present at least 2 arguments for the preservation of the death penalty and at least 2 arguments for the abolishment of the death penalty.

Due to the increase in computer related crimes, an investigator must be familiar with a broad spectrum of crimes using information technology. In your discussion post, explain why changing technology is important in a criminal investigation, and how will these changes affect future investigators.