Criminology

For this assignment, explain the following four sections. This writing assignment may be informal but it must be in-depth. There is not a page limit but short submission may hinder your ability to fully explain each concept. Explain and describe “Democratic Police”. Describe and explain “Modern Policing”. Explain and describe the “Political Era”. Describe and explain the “Professional Era”

Should all officers receive mandatory training from victim services specialists? Should they receive more in-service training after the academy? Explain.

What types of prosecutors attorneys are there? What are their job duties/responsibilities? Do you think prosecutors should offer plea bargains to some offenders? Why or why not? Do you think prosecutors should specialize in the types of cases they prosecute? Why or why not? Your paper must be a minimum of four pages in length. This does NOT include the title page or references page. Please make sure is completed in APA format.

Please watch video and answer questions: https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2012/06/21/johns-pkg-fast-and-furious-timeline.cnn The study of ethics is particularly important for criminal justice professionals who face significant ethical dilemmas in the course of performing their unique duties. The United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives conducted Operation Fast and Furious, which permitted the transfer by third parties of regulated firearms to gun-trading Mexican cartels in an effort to trace the cartels’ operations. However, the operation back-fired when two of those weapons were found at the scene of the murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent. Brought to light in part by whistleblowers, Operation Fast and Furious subsequently became the subject of professional, law enforcement, and congressional scrutiny. 1. An individual field agent’s decision to participate professionally in Operation Fast and Furious is an example of what type of problem? a.an ethical dilemma b.a moral conundrum c.a personal liability d.a conflict of interest 2. The decision by criminal justice professionals to proceed with Operation Fast and Furious was an exercise of what type of authority? a.executive order b.legal obligation c.discretion d.professional mandate 3. The report by the Office of the Inspector General referred fourteen criminal justice professionals for disciplinary action for their respective roles in Operation Fast and Furious. These professionals are held to a higher standard than the average citizen because they are __________________. a.federal employees b.public servants c.appointed officeholders d.salaried professionals 4. If we consider Larry Alt’s decision to become a whistle-blowing informant commendable but not morally required, what type of action was it? a.a discretionary decision b.an imperfect duty c.a supererogatory action d.a moral imperative 5. The study and analysis of the ATF’s conduct in Operation Fast and Furious is an example of what school of ethics? a.meta-ethics b.actionable ethics c.professional ethics d.normative ethics 2nd i couldn’t find link for video but here is transcript: Twitter Morality CNN News, April 14, 2009, Courtesy CNN Scientists at the University of Southern California say all the time young people, and really anyone for that matter, spend on social networking sites can be kind of a moral monkey wrench. They study the brain waves of volunteers and found that they responded quickly to reacting to real-life stories of physical pain, but they were much slower in showing compassion and admiration; traits they say are cornerstones of the brain’s human evolution. >> I think to me, the social sites allow you to stay connected even more so with the world and then I think your morality really responds after that.>> When you hear about things that are going on in Africa and things that are going on in the Middle East and things that are happening in America; shootings and planes crashing, it doesn’t have the same effect because they’re coming so quickly. I think there’s not a chance to really process the information and that it does sort of take away from the humanity; the morality of the whatever the information is — whatever the news is. >> To talk more about this I’m joined now by Dr. J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner. And he’s not affiliated with the study, but he is a psychologist in New York City to talk about the connection between the amount of time we all spend online and how it affects our brain. So how are our morals essentially developed, Doctor?>> Well, you know, morals generally come from our parents and how we grow and how we develop and also from our peer relationships. But we are with other people. We’re not on the internet. We’re not texting people. We’re working with people. That’s how we grow, prosper, and lead productive lives and have genuine empathy. >> What’s the caution then? What could that lead up to where the whole generation of people growing up on social networking sites? >> You know, these kind of relationships can skew or our brains and that’s the damage. That’s the fears I have that we may become somewhat socially retarded when it comes to forming good social relationships. The social foundations of good quality relationships are meeting with people face-to-face and talking to them and being able to process what they’re saying and giving them quality attention. >> Alright. Well, I appreciate your insight Dr. J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner joining me via satellite from New York. The perfect takeaway there: nothing replaces face-to-face contact. >> Yes. >> From the CNN Center, I’m Errol Barnett. Each person is guided by his or her own sense of right and wrong. Individual choices are filtered through a set of principles that together form an ethical system. A wide variety of ethical systems exists to explain human behavior and form the basis of moral decision-making. The advent of social media has changed the way many people receive information about the world around them and the process of forming relationships with others. The time diverted from in-person connections may affect how a person’s moral and ethical compass develops and the choices he or she makes in response to life’s ethical dilemmas. Our principles derive from many sources, including relationships with parents and peers. What is the structured set of principles that defines what is moral called? a.an ethical system b.social context c.a moral structure d.principled theory One concern that arises from the proliferation of social media is the lack of face-to-face connection that fosters genuine empathy. Which ethical system promotes empathy in personal relationships? a.the utilitarian doctrine b.egoism c.the connectedness principle d.the ethics of care Social media facilitates the delivery of a greater volume of news from around the world to individual users. What term describes being aware of others and the world in all personal decision-making? a.mindfulness b.awareness c.connectedness d.caring Social media permits awareness of and connections with individuals from disparate cultures. What idea holds that values and behaviors differ from culture to culture and are functional in the culture that holds them? a.absolutism b.universalism c.unique culture theory d.cultural relativism Despite cultural differences, what theory holds that there are fundamental truths that may dictate different definitions of what is moral in different situations? a.moral relativism b.moral pluralism c.moral universalism d.moral absolutism

Write a two-page assignment regarding the following Tedx talk: I was an MS-13 gang member. Here's how I got out. | Gerardo Lopez | TEDxMileHigh (Links to an external site.) I was an MS-13 gang member. Here's how I got out. | Gerardo Lopez | TEDxMileHigh Your two pages should include the following: Begin with a 2 to 3 sentence summary of the video Connect the content of this video with at least two concepts we’ve covered in this course. Make sure to tell me exactly how this video is related to these concepts. Finish this assignment with a 3 to 4 sentence summary of your opinion on the topic of this video. Do you agree with what he says? Do you disagree? Why? Does the research we’ve covered contradict or support his statements? You may speak on these topics and more. A full rubric and example write-up is available in the “Files” section of Canvas. Your assignment should be turned in using 12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced, preferably in a Word document.

This week topic is about the unobtrusive measure and secondary analysis and official statistics. In this week, we will examine the website of the General Social Survey (GSS) that aims to make high-quality data easily accessible to scholars, students, policymakers, and others, with minimal cost by the University of Chicago. The GSS is used by several think tank organizations, media and several governmental and private organizations. The General Social Survey (GSS) has studied the growing complexity of American society for over 4 decades and it is the only full-probability, personal-interview survey designed to monitor changes in both social characteristics and attitudes currently being conducted in the United States, which contains a standard core of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions. Among the topics covered are civil liberties, crime, and violence, intergroup tolerance, morality, national spending priorities, psychological well-being, social mobility, and stress, and traumatic events. Please go to the website of GSS data: https://gssdataexplorer.norc.org/ and click on Key Trends at the left corner of the website. When you click on Key Trends, you will see six categories that the data have been collected: Gender & Marriage, Current Affairs, Civil Liberties, Politics, Quality of Working Life, and Religion & Spirituality. There are several subcategories under these sections. 1. Please find out 3 subcategories that you are interested in (For example you can choose Crime, Marriage, and Voting among others). This is up to you. 2. Then when you start to analyze the trends, for example, CRIME, please click on that subcategory and you will see several questions in that section: (Favor or oppose death penalty for murder). (There is an arrow at the end of the statement that you can click and see other questions). You will also see the Question Text at the bottom of the page. 3. After you analyze a trend based on different variables (gender, age, political affiliation etc.), please export your trend to the Chart (PDF) document. (There is a button that you can use to transfer at the website along with PRINT, SHARE, TABLE and EXPORT. 4. Complete this activity with 3-5 different subcategories and discuss what you find interesting in American life, attitudes, and changes for the last 45 years. Don’t forget to upload your PDF documents with your discussion post. Please note that there is also a click button at the Key Trends Website on how to use this tool: (To learn more about how to use this tool, click here). This program is designed by using the TABLEAU program, which has become one of the fastest-growing data analysis and visualizations programs in the world. This is also a free program to download. If you are interested to learn more about the program, you can check its website.

Select a more recent Supreme Court decisions (less than 2 years old) that had a significant impact on law enforcement. What are the facts of the case and what are the impacts of the decision on the police administrator? Describe the relationship between the police agency/police administrator and the media. In what ways are there conflicts? In what ways are there partnerships? Please separate the questions and answers! Both answers need to be 500 words each with citations

Research a high profile criminal case. The George Zimmerman trial. Watch the trial in its entirety. You can find these and other trials by searching YouTube. Explain the facts of the case, what the defendant was charged with, what happened during the criminal trial, what the defendant’s punishment was or wasn’t, what correctional facility they are in (if they were found guilty). This assignment needs to be 3-4 pages in length, plus a title page and a references page.

This benchmark assignment explores the Criminal Justice aspects of Administration of Justice, Criminological theory and Law Enforcement. Ensure your essays speak to these aspects. Start by reading and following these instructions: 1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. 2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully. 3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it. 4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling. 5. This assignment must be between 1500 and 1750 words in length. Assignment: 1. Explain some of the common trends and possible future changes that could occur in the juvenile justice system in the next 50 years. Include which ones you agree with, and why. 2. There are many arguments for and against abolishing the juvenile justice system. Compare these arguments, decide which side you are on, and write your conclusions. 3. Outline the parameters, goals, and impact of the J.O.L.T. (Juvenile Offenders Learning Tolerance) program as a part of the Hate Crimes Suppression Unit founded by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. 4. Jamie is a 14-year-old junior high school student in Dallas, Texas. She tries to maintain good grades, but usually is satis?ed with a “C” average in most of her course work. She has no real plans for college and really doesn’t know what she wants to do with her life. Her mom and dad are divorced and she lives with her mother and two brothers. Jamie has several girlfriends, but no steady boyfriends. She is not active in extracurricular school events, but does attend the nearby Baptist Church where she engages in various youth activities. Last week, Jamie and one of her girlfriends were arrested for shoplifting. They were caught placing two Britney Spears CDs in their purses. When questioned by store security, Jamie contended that this was her ?rst time ever being in trouble, and that it was her girlfriend’s idea to steal the CDs. She says she is sorry and that it will never happen again. During most of the interview with store security, Jamie and her friend were visibly shaken and crying. She has been referred to the local teen court where you serve as the judge. a. What do you think is the best punishment or treatment strategy for Jamie? Why? b. Should of?cials at her school and church be noti?ed that she has been arrested for shoplifting? Why or why not? c. How do you think any sentence levied against Jamie will meet the basic principles of restorative justice? d. What should be the next steps of adjudication if Jamie is caught shoplifting again?

Week 5 Review Questions These are the Week Five Review Questions; these are taken from Chapters 9 and 10.  You only need to answer the questions below.   Chapter 9 Do you consider yourself to have social capital? If so, what form does it take?   Do you believe it is a latent trait that makes a person crime prone, or is crime a function of environment and socialization?   Do you agree with Loeber’s multiple pathways model? Do you know people who have traveled down those paths?   Do people really change, or do they stay the same but appear to be different because their life circumstances have changed?   Chapter 10 Should different types of rape receive different legal sanctions? For example, should someone who rapes a stranger be punished more severely than someone who is convicted of marital rape or date rape? If your answer is yes, do you also think that someone who kills a stranger should be more severely punished than someone who kills his wife or girlfriend?   There have been significant changes in rape laws regarding issues such as corroboration and shield laws. What other measures would you take to protect the victims of rape when they are forced to testify in court? Should the names of rape victims be published in the press? Do they deserve more protection than those accused of rape?   Should hate crimes be punished more severely than crimes motivated by greed, anger, or revenge? Why should crimes be distinguished by the motivations of the perpetrator? Is hate a more heinous motivation than revenge?   Do you believe that murder is an interactive event? If so, does that amount to “blaming the victim”? If there is a murder transaction, should we not consider rape, domestic assault, and so forth as “transactions”?