I need these questions answered
Question 1
The Follow-up Investigation
Search several local newspaper and/or media sources on the web for a recent and highly publicized crime in your area.
1. Summarize the facts presented and describe how would you as an investigator conduct a follow-up investigation?
2. What motives of the crime would you explore?
3. What potential witnesses, victims, and suspects would you contact?
4. What evidence would be most crucial to the prosecution of the case?
Question 2
As previously mentioned, police officers and other law enforcement professionals are afforded the ability to exercise significant discretion when performing their day to day duties.Unfortunately, misuse of discretion can lead to abuses.One type of discretionary abuse involves excessive use of force.For additional information regarding this matter, see: http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96509.
Discuss the extent to which police officers and other criminal justice professionals should and should not be allowed to utilize force when performing their duties.Discuss some of the reasons law enforcement officers resort to utilizing excessive force.What steps can law enforcement organizations take to reduce the incidence of excessive force?
Remember to cite your supportive resources.
Question 3
The second article on the Week 3 Learning Resources page is “The Good Cop: Knowing the Difference Between Lawful or Effective Policing and Rightful Policing” (the link is below)
The past few years have seen an erosion of trust between the police and the general public. This is not the first time this has occurred in US history, but is a “current issue” that continues to make news. This is a good time to look at how we “measure police effectiveness”.
After reading this article provide your response to the following questions:
a. Compare and contrast “Lawful/Effective Policing” and what the author calls “Rightful Policing”.
b. Which do yo think is the best way to measure our law enforcement system in the US? Explain in detail.
Answer each part of the Discussion Question thoroughly and substantively, citing sources for any assertions.
The Good Cop: Knowing the Difference Between Lawful or Effective Policing and Rightful Policing – And Why it Matters
This article covers the concept of rightful policing in America. It deals with procedural justice and fairness of police conduct, focusing on “analyses of the differences between rightful policing, lawful policing, and efficient policing. Crime-fighting effectiveness and the laws which regulate police conduct are addressed, along with remedies, crime reduction efforts, and American constitutional law. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is also examined.” Not exclusive to policing, these concepts are transferable to other criminal justice agencies and should be reviewed with that orientation.
Question 4
- In looking at the incarceration rates and results discussed in the Redding paper, do you purport that juveniles tried in criminal courts is still beneficial?
- Recidivism rates appear to grow when juveniles are tried in adult courts, if so, then, what needs to be done to minimize juveniles from continuing to offend?
- Much concern has been raised for juveniles housed in adult jails/prisons, particularly as it relates to violence. Even for the violent offenders, shouldn’t they still be protected while incarcerated? Can one be punished without being abused?
