Category: Law : Criminal Justice

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.

UBMISSION 3: CORRECTIONS 
Students will choose one (1) decision making point from the decisions made by CORRECTIONS professionals: 
mass incarceration 
 
 
Sections of submission: 
I. Decision making point 
1. Describe the decision (what is it?); 
2. State the objective considerations of the decision maker when making the decision; and 
3. State how this decision relates to and/or furthers the mission of the criminal justice system. 
II. Minority Population/Statistics 
1. Identify a minority population that is disproportionately represented at the decision-making 
point you chose in Section I. This should be the same population that was selected in 
Submission 1: Law Enforcement, and Submission 2: Courts. 
2. Present at least 2 published statistics that support and demonstrate the 
disproportionate representation of the identified minority population at the 
identified decision making point. 
III. Reason 
1. Propose and examine at least one (1) reason why the selected minority population 
experiences disparate treatment at the selected decision-making point. 
IV. Established Program/Policy 
1. Identify and describe at least one (1) program/policy/practice that seeks to reduce the 
disproportionate minority representation at the selected decision-making point. 
2. If the program/policy is established, assess the effectiveness of the program/policy/practice 
that seeks to reduce the disproportionate minority representation at the selected decision- 
making point. (What are the results of the program? How have people benefited? How 
many people have benefited? If possible, share statistics related to results of the program.) 
3. If the program/policy is new, provide the rationale as to why the projected practice will be 
effective. 
V. Student Proposed Program/Policy 
1. Analyze the previous sections and describe/create at least one (1) program/policy/practice 
that you assert will reduce the disproportionate minority representation at the particular 
decision-making point. 
Each section must be at least one paragraph in length. All sources must be credible