Category: Law : Criminal Justice

·       Capstone Project  TOPIC WILL BE …….Policing: Purpose and Organization
Prepare an investigative research paper with a minimum of five (5) typed pages to fulfill the requirements of this project.  The topic can be on anything related to this course or its textbook, an agency where the student would like to seek employment, or other topics approved by the professor.  There will be a minimum of three required sources other than the course text book and the paper should be written in MLA or APA format.
Papers that you write in your program of study should follow the guidelines set by the American Psychological Association. (http://apastyle.apa.org/Links to an external site.)
 USE THE BELLOW TEXT
Schmallenger, Frank. Criminal Justice System, A Brief Introduction, 13th Edition.

Using the Scott v Harris case provided, compose an essay describing the variables examined and the court’s decision on how an officer must respond.  Provide an explanation on how this impacted agencies policies on pursuit operations.

Read The Language of Psychopaths: New Findings and Implications for Law Enforcement and reflect on your studies of psychopaths, sociopaths, and serial killers. Answer the following questions:
Which type of personality disorder can you relate to the most, and why?
Has your opinion of psychopaths and sociopaths in popular culture changed?
Explain. If you were working as a law enforcement agent, how would you interview and interact with a psychopathic suspect based on what you have learned in this course?

Based on what you learned in Chapter 7 your assignment is to create a rough sketch of your choosing. Include four (4) pieces of evidence, a victim, a header, a legend, and a North directional arrow in the sketch. Use the textbook and PowerPoint to help with this assignment. 

For this submission, you need to have a working and viable cover page, introduction showing the thesis statement, and the introduction of the paper completed. This will show your topic, discuss the direction of the paper and its focus and include your literature review, as well as the Methodology of the research, results of your research, and your discussion/ conclusion. These include sections 1 through 5 as identified in the semester project assignment. Make sure to incorporate the Section Headers that are to be a part of your paper, as related to the above details, and identified in the semester project and outline assignments. 

Interviews with Sexual Assault Victims: Trauma-Informed Techniques and Communications 
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper. 
For this Project, you are to assume the role as Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of a large police department. Recently, you were approached by another department’s Chief (located in Maryland) that has received criticism for its handling of several sexual assault investigations. Complaints from survivors, and advocates sitting in on law enforcement interviews, included insensitive treatment during interviews, victim-blaming questions, issues with language used in reporting documentation (i.e. had sexual intercourse v. nonconsensual sexual assault) lack of consistent follow-up and communication, and failure to provide information about supportive services during and beyond the investigation.
You have been approached because your department underwent significant changes and updated Standard Operating Procedures to ensure investigative approaches are consistent with trauma-informed practices. From this, community assessments of survivors’ experiences have shown increased trust in the reporting process, improved community-police relationships, and an overall increase in reports of sexual assault.
For this Project, you have been asked to provide a department training and procedures guide for the Chief of the partner department that includes recommendations on investigations techniques and treatment of sexual assault survivors.
Required Research & Analysis:
Provide a brief background on the crime of sexual assault, including prevalence rates, vulnerable populations, and barriers to reporting.
Offer analysis regarding how historical rape laws and current rape myths have influenced investigative approaches.
Suggest what topical education should be required for officers and detectives interacting with victims reporting sexual assault and explain why?
Address what training is required for detectives in order to insure interviews with victims are consistent with trauma-informed techniques?
What considerations should departments make regarding timelines of initial victim interviews and follow-up interviews given our current understanding of trauma exposure and memory recall?
How is trauma memory recall different from our traditional understanding of considerations when assessing reliable memory?
How has the FETI interview approach been shown to combat the consequences of trauma and why does this approach provide more reliable and valid data?
How should law enforcement expect survivors of sexual assault to act during interviews?
What considerations should be made when documenting reports of sexual assault?
What information, notice, and support should be provided to all victims under Maryland victims’ rights laws? Are there any special requirements for victims of sexual assault?
What do Maryland law guidelines suggest in terms of victim treatment by law enforcement?
How do positive victim experiences with law enforcement impact overall reporting rates, crime data, and ultimately the resources dedicated to policing and solvability of sexual assault cases?
Required Support: You must cite to course materials to support your analysis in your memo. Your memo should include a References Page with at least 5 resources from the course using the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting standards. Refer to the APA information found in Content -> Course Overview -> Course Resources.
Required Formatting:
While it may be possible to adequately cover the material in under 8 pages, that is the minimum length recommended to ensure you fully answer the questions asked.
Paper must be double spaced, Times-New Roman, 12-point font and 1” margins all around.
All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, references page). Refer to the APA information found in Content -> Course Overview -> Course Resources.
You must have at least 5 resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information.  These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased.

Criminal justice professionals rely on informed leadership to prepare their organizations to combat cybercrime.
How does society strategically combat cybercrime? How effective are employee training and professional development in combatting cybercrime within an organization? If you were in a leadership role for a criminal justice organization, which public policies, administrative processes, and research-based practices would you implement to reduce the impact of cybercrime on society?

Introduction:In the field of forensics, understanding drug dependence is crucial for investigating criminal cases, identifying drug-related behaviors, and gathering evidence. This assignment will delve into the concept of drug dependence and its relevance to forensic science. Through research, analysis, and critical thinking, you will explore various aspects of drug dependence and its impact on forensic investigations.
Task 1: Defining Drug Dependence
1. Research and provide a comprehensive definition of drug dependence.
2. Explain the difference between physical and psychological dependence, giving examples.
3. Discuss how drug dependence can develop over time and explain the concept of tolerance.
Task 2: Impact on Forensic Investigations
1. Investigate how drug dependence can influence criminal behavior and the commission of offenses such as drug trafficking, theft, or assault.
2. Discuss the challenges faced by forensic scientists when dealing with drug-dependent individuals as witnesses or suspects.
3. Explore the role of toxicology in detecting drug dependence during post-mortem examinations and explain how this information can be useful in criminal investigations.
Task 3: Investigative Techniques and Tools
1. Research and explain the methods used to identify drug dependence in forensic investigations, such as hair analysis, urine testing, or blood analysis.
2. Discuss the limitations and potential errors associated with these techniques and propose ways to mitigate them.
3. Reflect on the ethical considerations and potential biases that forensic professionals should be aware of when interpreting the results of drug dependence tests.
Task 4: Case Study Analysis
1. Choose a real or fictional criminal case involving drug dependence as a central element.
2. Analyze the case, identifying the key factors related to drug dependence and their impact on the investigation, trial, and outcome
3. Discuss alternative approaches or strategies that could have been used to investigate or mitigate drug-related issues in the case.
Conclusion:Summarize the main findings of your research on drug dependence and its relevance to forensic investigations. Reflect on the importance of understanding drug dependence in the field of forensics and its impact on the criminal justice system. Note: Ensure to cite your sources using a standard referencing format (e.g., APA, MLA). Use relevant and reliable academic sources, research articles, books, or reputable websites to support your arguments and findings.

(see chapter 21), do you think police work is dangerous?  What are the physical hazards?  And, how did the authors measure the problem of danger for police officer?  Do you think the study made sense or had major limitations>
see chapter 24), do you think that the police are sufficiently trained to deal with the mentally ill?  If not, who would be in a better position to help?  Do our policies relating to police interactiosn with the mentally ill work?

For Milestone Three, you will use your research on the individual’s traits and triggers to create a profile. Include physical features, triggers, personality traits, historical information, and any other features that you believe to be important for the purpose of public awareness. Describe potential risks involved in releasing the profile to the public, including the types of information you would release and what information you would withhold. Explain why you would release or withhold this information.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Profile and Intervention Strategies
Using the traits and triggers identified for the individual, create a detailed and accurate profile including physical features, triggers, personality traits, and historical information for the purpose of public awareness.
Discuss potential risks when releasing the profile to the public. What information would you release, and what information would you not release? Justify your claims.
What to Submit
Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.