Illinois Assault Weapons Ban from Sheriffs’ Perspective Summary The author of The Wall Street Journal’s article “Most Illinois Sheriffs Say They Will Not Enforce New Assault Weapons Ban” tries to explain how the majority of sheriff’s deputies in Illinois have declared they will not carry out the state’s assault weapon...
Introduction A policy killing is the deliberate killing of a person or persons by government agents in furtherance of government policy. The term is often about extrajudicial killings but may also encompass targeted killings, assassinations, and state-sanctioned executions. The concept of a policy killing is controversial, and there is no...
Introduction Many forms of policing are, by their very nature, contested and contentious. This may be observed in the prevalent discussion of race and racist conduct in modern British police from the 1980s to the present, which has been emerging more frequently in popular media and political discussions (Davids, 2020)....
Introduction In recent years, there has been a significant improvement in law enforcement bodies, mainly due to advancements in technology and its application in crime prevention. Currently, several approaches, including predictive crime mapping tools, are a crucial part of the policing techniques employed in various countries. The UK police units...
Introduction The Killeen Police Department is committed to keeping the public safe and is eager to progress in its work. The $100,000 grant will improve three categories of department expenditures and make police work easier. The expenditure categories include improving technology, upgrading vehicles, and providing equipment for police stations. These...
Growing Relevance of Police Brutality in Modern Society Police brutality and state-inflicted violence have become increasingly relevant topics in recent years. I agree with some points regarding the violent work stated by Seigel (2018), including the justification of brutality by the government to control and regulate society. The recent trend...
Introduction The concept of the 10-10-80 rule provides a valuable framework for addressing the issue of assigning body cameras to law enforcement officers from the perspective of a reflective leader. According to the principle, 10% of individuals are self-motivated and readily embrace change, another 10% demand evidence prior to adopting...
Introduction Police brutality is the use of excessive and unwarranted physical force, abuse of authority, or other forms of misconduct by police officers in performing their duties. According to a study conducted by the National Police Misconduct Reporting Project, in 2019, there were 4,861 reports of police misconduct in the...
Introduction The Police Battalion 101, a reserve unit of the German Order Police during World War II, has been the subject of historical debate and fascination due to its involvement in the Holocaust. These men, who were not part of the notorious SS, were a group of ordinary individuals transformed...
Introduction One should state that surveillance in its modern variant can bring benefit to the judicial system and promote security in society. Video surveillance, GPS tracking, scanning and other technological innovations are effectively used to prevent crime. From this perspective, surveillance provides great benefits to society as it allows tracking...
Introduction Journalists are excellent communicators when it comes to reporting about police shootings. They have demonstrated that the subject is prominent on the mainstream agenda for coverage in the press. Their language influences people’s views of causation, moral obligation, and broader ideas and conclusions about the world around them. Police...
Introduction: Department Overview The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is the most popular and powerful metropolitan law enforcement agent which serves Albuquerque city. APD has been battling an upsurge in sophisticated violent crimes. According to Crime Data Explorer (CDE) (n.d.), APD is at Bernalillo County in New Mexico, and its crime...
Introduction Being a police officer is demanding within and in a broader socio-political context. Almost every workday is a test of intellectual and physical abilities. Global discontent with the police as a systemic institution is also growing in many societies and countries due to reasons ranging from ineffective resource allocation...
Introduction In his book Halfway Home, Reuben Miller analyzes the current situation within U.S. prisons by focusing his audience’s attention on crucial statistics and overall attitudes toward criminals in society. This source contains compelling arguments against the mass incarceration approach that is visible today in the decisions made by courts...
Introduction Corrections are one of the key areas of the criminal justice system (CJS) in any country. It serves as part of the CJS, offering homes for criminals guilty of offensive acts that limit their liberty and curriculums. Corrections provide reentry initiatives that assist individuals who have been released to...
Executive Summary The organization’s name is InnocenceOK, and it will be established to negate the effects of policies that harm the local population. The problem that it will strive to alleviate is the issues women encounter with the justice system in the State of Oklahoma. There are severe disparities in...
Introduction In the traditional world, the prison system served three purposes: deterring repeat crimes, punishing the wrongdoer, and rehabilitating the convict to ensure they no longer engage in crime when released from jail. Thus, prisons in any country in the world, including the US, are the primary tools that the...
Introduction Prisons are a crucial part of the modern juridical system as they are portrayed to be the strict yet humane punishment for a wide range of crimes. These establishments are designed to induce a certain level of stress and remorse, and their portrayal in popular culture contributes to this...
Introduction To obtain a grant for the intended proposal, it will be crucial for me to explain how my initiative can benefit the target population. Indicating the program’s goals, scope, and period makes it a more alluring prospect for philanthropic organizations. Such entities provide funds only to those who can...
Davidow, J., & Hucker, S. J. (2020). Sexually offending behaviors in the elderly. In Oxford University Press eBooks (pp. 581–591). Web. This source provides a unique perspective on the sexually offending behaviors of the aged population, which can be critical for understanding the broader context of mental health difficulties in...
Introduction The Los Angeles Police Department, or LAPD, is one of the most well-known and vital law enforcement agencies in the United States. Since its inception in 1869, the LAPD has developed from a tiny team of six officers to a contemporary organization with over 10,000 sworn officers and thousands...
Introduction Many complex variables influence a student’s decision to report an incident to campus police or refrain from doing so. These factors encompass a wide range of emotional, social, and situational considerations that can significantly shape a student’s course of action. Factors of Incident Reporting to Campus Police First and...
Introduction Law enforcement officers are the only individuals in society who are allowed to use violence. They relate to this means when arresting criminals and protecting public order is necessary. However, not everyone understands that an arrest is a clearly defined legal procedure, which denotes that an officer cannot make...
Introduction Federal law enforcement organizations, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have an immense role in the success of the justice system in the United States. With more than $2 billion spent on its operations annually, the FBI has a high chance of conducting a successful investigation and...
Introduction The problem of crime growth is one of the most disturbing for modern society, as it has many negative consequences. First of all, this concerns the creation of a threat to the well-being and life of society, especially for the most vulnerable population. In addition, this issue carries many...
Introduction Maintaining law and order is one of the primary functions of a democratically elected government of the 21st century. Consequently, to ensure public safety, law, and order, governments worldwide have created internal law enforcement agencies commonly referred to as police. Policing, as law enforcement is commonly known, is a...
Introduction Crime control is one of the main priorities for any nation, and several organizations, except the police and the government, are involved in making sufficient decisions and policies. In Canada, the crime levels vary depending on the region: Ontario or Quebec citizens know almost nothing about crimes compared to...
Introduction Law is one of the pillars ensuring society’s correct and practical work. It creates the framework for interactions between individuals and guarantees citizens can feel safe and enjoy access to all the benefits the law offers them. This means that people working in this sphere have a unique responsibility....
Police officers use different types of patrol in order to ensure the safety of the community. Random patrol is a policing strategy that can be defined as performing patrol in a non-sequential order with varied times and locations so as not to create a specific patrol pattern. This policing approach...
Introduction The increased deployment of advanced technology has significantly transformed the face of policing in the U.S. over the last decade. For instance, citywide video networks, in conjunction with healthcare facilities, businesses, and schools, have served as a model for public-private partnerships in the fight against crime. Other technologies, such...
The War on Drugs (WoD has led to the disproportionate mass incarceration of Black and Latino individuals, although there has been a renewed effort among law enforcement to promote community-police partnerships. However, media, including social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, has perpetuated a racial divide between minority residents...
Introduction A correction facility is a jail, prison, or any other facility that houses offenders who have been arrested, detained, or convicted by a criminal justice agency or court. As a branch of the correctional facilities, community-based correctional facilities, where convicts are made to serve their terms within the community,...
Introduction Boston’s police department size is among the top 20 in the entire United States. Being tasked with maintaining a positive relationship with the community and answering to potential threats, BPD serves as an important part of society. For the purposes of this work, further discussion on the strengths and...
Correctional officers face ongoing challenges in their work. Their task is to carry out their duties efficiently, but it takes work. In their work, they need to respect moral and ethical norms for every person. However, staff members sometimes do not adhere to these rules and experience operational problems as...
Introduction Evidence-based policing (EBP) applies research evidence to policing, crime, and justice. It is an approach to education and policy-making using empirical methodologies to evaluate problems, identify successes and failures, measure change over time, and improve services (Cordner, 2020). The Houston Police Department (HPD) has put evidence-based practices into practice...
Defining the Problem Overcrowding in prisons is one of the major challenges faced in correction facilities in the United States and is an issue of major concern. It is defined as the condition in which a correctional facility holds more inmates than it was designed to accommodate, leading to overcrowded...
Introduction The criminal justice field often involves not only the court system but the aspect of policing as well. The study by Martinez-Prather and colleagues, written in 2016, focuses on the school-to-prison pipeline (STPP). In the past ten years, teachers, parents, scientists, and legislators have become overwhelmingly concerned about enhancing...
Recidivism is among the leading causes of incarceration; this has significantly increased due to the inability of previously convicted persons to reenter society. Consequently, different correctional departments have established programs to equip inmates with the relevant skills and aptitudes to transition into society. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation...
Description of the Agency The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is one of the law agencies with much familiarity and popularity across the world. It is a unit in the United States that investigates terrorism, cyber-attacks, and overseas adversaries, among other complex and dangerous cases. The agency is a threat...
Introduction Police violence is a currently discussed topic associated with multiple debates and controversies in the legal field. On the one hand, this type of behavior is preventable, and multiple reforms and policies make it possible to halve or eliminate the burden and establish fair and trustful police-citizens relationships (GBD...
Research Question The research question asked to find out the relationship between a police officer’s high education and their propensity to make decisions in situations requiring operational control. Specifically, uncertainty has been reported as to whether having a high education degree affects officers’ professional performance. On the one hand, it...
The need for diverse police forces has become a critical agenda in the social status quo of this decade. People want to see law enforcement that both represents the racial/ethnic, gender, and other identifiers (religion, LGBTQ+) of their community as well as a force that understands the struggles of the...
Introduction National Response Framework (NRF) refers to strategies on how the nations respond to all the emergencies that arise within and beyond the state boundary. It summarizes the goals and objectives set to respond to a certain occurrence of any incident that might be a disaster. The principles enable all...
Introduction The study aims to examine law enforcement practices in dealing with underage marijuana use in places where the sale of recreational marijuana is legal. Today, there is an increasing spread of legalization of the use and/or sale of marijuana for nonprofessional purposes in more states. In this regard, the...
The law enforcement system is crucial in society because it ensures communities are safe spaces for everyone to live. The system is made up of the judicial service, police service, and correction service. These sub-units work in unison to ensure the safety of communities. However, these sub-systems may be entangled...
Narrowed topic/Topic The research question focuses on examining the viable solutions to the current human trafficking problems. Human trafficking is a criminal justice or criminology issue since it needs law enforcement and reforms as major and practical solutions to the problem. Therefore, human trafficking requires local and international anti-trafficking and...
In criminal justice organizations, leadership and management are often misinterpreted. Modern police management is responsible for equipping each officer with the management and leadership abilities essential for exercising discretion appropriately. Today, the police focus on problem-solving rather than criminal investigation and are more concerned with residents’ individual issues and concerns....
Recruitment challenges exist in all spheres of work, and the approaches employers use depend significantly on the company’s specialization. The police department is not the exception, and it also experiences similar problems in recruitment. The organizations’ challenges are similar in various spheres due to the standard expectations people have from...
Introduction Social media is a powerful phenomenon that has been widely used in all areas, including law enforcement. Police departments may use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, or My Space to follow a given perspective. For example, during a criminal investigation, the police may check someone’s activity on social...
Abstract Attempts to divert alcoholic drinks and tobacco products from legitimate distribution networks to avoid federal and state excise taxes and fees are investigated by the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) of the United States Department of Justice. Some individuals smuggle alcoholic beverages and tobacco products from one state...
Introduction The problem of inequality is a persistent phenomenon in American society with its deeply rooted racial disparities based on the historical context. Despite the constitutional and social changes that society has undergone over the past centuries, the issue of achieving equal treatment for all citizens remains tentative. One such...
Trends in Use of Force The amount of effort necessary by police to elicit cooperation from a reluctant person in the setting of law enforcement. When it is legally required to use power to compel the actions of another person, such force must be acceptable. Excessive force is defined as...
Under the United States criminal justice system, there have been cases where the police violated with impunity the Constitution and laws of the States as a matter of practice. In this case, an intervention would focus on how the courts can stop such unconstitutional police action. There have been some...
The issue of racial discrimination in the U.S. criminal justice system remains acute especially when it comes to the interactions with police. The pandemic has also unleashed enormous tensions in American society over the issue of racism and social stratification into riots. The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States has...
Police brutality is one of the most popular police issues and has been covered in the media for a long time. It should be noted that if it were not for the movement for the rights of the black population in the United States and the efforts of activists, police...
Introduction The article by Luke Mogelson discusses the increased hatred of Trump supporters towards the police. There has been an ongoing rivalry between the Democrats and Republicans, which could not have concerned police involvement. Discussion It started in August when Trump’s beach mansion was investigated by F.B.I. agents who retrieved...
History The positions of U.S. Marshals and Deputy Marshals were founded by the Judiciary Act of 1789. Marshals were granted broad power to assist federal courts in their administrative districts and execute any legal decisions made by Congress, judges, or the president (National Learning Corporation, 2019). Congress put a term...
Deviations in the structure of behavioral activity of police officers in recent years tend to grow and qualitative and quantitative transformation. We observe the preservation of autodestructive activity – suicide, alcoholism, and drug addiction. The most dangerous deviation form is criminal behavior and destructive conflicts in service teams. The most...
Abstract The Whole Soldier Model presents an effective framework for developing a wellness plan for law enforcement officers. The cognitive and physical variables work synergistically to deliver a proper strategy for overcoming burnout, getting adequate sleep, and having a balanced diet. The initiative outlined below, which is in line with...
Procedural justice is a crucial factor in building trust for judges, police officers, and other workers representing the law. During court visits, people can feel themselves in the conveyor because of the many cases handled daily. The procedural justice idea states that the way people are treated is even more...
The police is a crucial institution developed and funded by the government to protect the citizens and advocate justice. However, the latest conflicts between officers and communities, the formers’ inefficiency in accidents such as school shootings, and bribery scandals enabled the administration and taxpayers to revise the departments’ authority. Consequently,...
Chosen for the analysis classification is related to patrol innovations and technologies. Two technologies can describe major improvements related to this sphere. The first one is drone implementation which significantly alleviates the work of police officers by monitoring the more extended territory for less time spent (Fritsvold, n.d.). Another technology...
Computer forensics refers to the scientific study of computers, which entails the art of preserving, recovering, retrieving, as well as analyzing data stored on computers or any other type of electronic media in accordance with presenting evidence during court rule procedures. This involves electronic storage media, including diskettes, tapes, and...
Introduction The law enforcement force is under a lot of pressure due to the rising public demand for police services and more varied services. Simple increases in the entire personnel pool, a historically typical reaction to the expanding demand for police services, have been blocked by municipal budget issues in...
There are numerous professions in the world, each with its features and nuances. Thoughts about the desire to get a particular job are formed in childhood, and even though they can alter, it is the point when each person makes the first significant step, though not conscious. Growing up, people...
Introduction The problem of terrorism is a serious challenge to the national security of all countries, and aspects of globalization and easier access to other countries make it difficult to deal with these challenges. In today’s world, large numbers of people can move virtually unimpeded between states. In addition, one...
Racial profiling is a word used to describe a situation where a person is classified based on their origin and ethnicity to discriminate against them institutionally. The United States has been tarnished by false claims and a history of a society that takes pleasure in treating individuals differently based on...
Although the criminal justice system, in which police officers, prosecutors, and probation officers are included, is focused on law enforcement, the application of force and the prevention of harm may be regarded as one of the most controversial issues. In general, it is possible to say that the criminal justice...
Introduction The Equality Act seeks or is intended to protect transgender and other LGBTQ people from discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The act will be an expansion of the already existing federal anti-discrimination law of 1964 that protects people. Basing arguments on various opinions regarding the...
The study by Charman (2019) attempts to study the formation of identity and culture of new police recruits upon entering the force. The focus of the article is to study new recruits in England and their perceptions of and attitudes towards victims and crime itself through the framework of social...
Introduction The global emergence of Covid-19 was met with unpreparedness by all. The pandemic was attributed to the negative impact caused by this virus. Many governments were caught unaware, as it was evident by how they responded or how the cases were handled. The pandemic was met with confusion and...
Money laundering has for some time been highlighted as a critical global challenge that requires law enforcement. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an international terrorist and money laundering regulator. FATF was formed as an independent inter-governmental agency developing and promoting policies that safeguard international monetary systems against laundering...
Introduction The police unit at Baker 3 is different from other police units since it is a community-oriented policing program (COP). While the focus is similar to other police units in many ways, it also has goals and elements that would put the COP officers at a disadvantage if evaluated...
One of the recent occasions illustrating the current relationship between the police and the community is the dismissed charges against the Detroit officer. The event itself happened in 2020 when three journalists reported the protest against police brutality (Charges dismissed against Detroit officer who fired at media, 2021). After they...
The USA is the world leader in the statistics of the number of prisoners per capita. Today, more than 2 million people are held in American prisons, approximately 25% of the total prison population on Earth. As stated on the White House website, most US prisoners are people of color...
Ethics and Society Overview Society has always had a pronounced effect on ethical behavior, particularly in law enforcement practitioners. The importance of integrity and ethical consciousness was evident throughout the entire history of the profession (Norberg, 2013). The actions in general and particularly the ethical behavior of the police reflect...
In this part of the assignment, we look at the problem of street gangs in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, we could not get a response from the LAPD on this issue, but that did not stop us from doing our research. The history of street gangs in Los Angeles dates back...
Applying the May-Can-Should Model to the First Step Act The United States criminal justice system has needed reform for years. Congress passed the First Step Act, which aimed to provide nonviolent drug offenders with opportunities to reduce their sentence, improve prison conditions, and provide rehabilitation programs for detainees. In this...
Introduction Canadian society places great trust in its police forces, responsible for upholding the law, safeguarding its citizens, and maintaining social stability. In Canada, police officers perform an ever-expanding range of duties, including law enforcement, crisis response, and crime prevention (Wortley et al., 2021). On several occasions, the police have...
Introduction The location of growing up plays a significant role in the development of perception related to police officers. People who grew up in unfavorable regions of the country might see the police as a force that wants to harm society. Moreover, according to Sternheimer (2017), background and education can...
Introduction Every day one can see and evaluate the leadership of people in different areas. One of such leaders is Chief Art Acevedo of the Houston Police Department. He has extensive experience in police and is an outstanding example of excellent leadership in police by applying principles of justice, dignity,...
Introduction Numerous instances of excessive force by law enforcement have sparked widespread protests and calls for change. Particularly in recent years, the problem of police brutality has grown significantly in the United States. The topic was selected from a wide range of alternatives since it is essential to comprehend many...
With the increasing pervasiveness of the Internet in daily life, cybercrime has grown exponentially, posing new critical challenges to law enforcement. It is important to explore the complex interplay between the jurisdictional constraints investigators face and their moral and ethical obligations to assist the public. It is also necessary to...
Introduction The effects of different punishments on offenders’ recidivism, incarceration, and reintegration into society are among the most important topics in criminology research. The belief that harsh consequences deter crime is challenged in research, suggesting alternatives for people’s circumstances and behavior affecting factors (Turner et al., 2002). Currently, many locations,...
In recent years, the number of women in prison has increased exponentially. This phenomenon has become one of the major issues for discussion for law enforcement agencies, the government, and activists, as it poses a serious threat to society. The causes of this growth can be different, including political, economic,...
Abstract The issue of solitary confinement and its adverse effects on prisoners is receiving increasing attention among researchers. The current paper considers the features of solitary confinement in terms of its health effects and efficacy. Studying these aspects is necessary since the measure’s inefficiency with its negative health consequences will...
Minority groups from all spheres of life are disproportionately affected by actual or perceived racial profiling by law enforcement officers. Concerns about the use of race, ethnicity, or national origin in identifying suspects for detentions, searches, and arrests have long existed among the public and law enforcement (Shusta et al.,...
Various prison programs adopted in the United States can have a critical impact on inmates in many different aspects. These programs aim to rehabilitate prisoners by providing them with educational opportunities, professional skills, as well as therapeutic and social support. First, prison education programs can significantly influence inmates’ life by...
Prison programs play an important role in the life of prisoners and the US correctional system. They are aimed at rehabilitating convicts, providing them with new opportunities, and reducing the risk of relapse after release. Three typical prison programs are educational, employment, and inmate substance dependence programs. Educational programs in...
Introduction Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of many crimes, including gun violence. In the United States, few state and federal policies address the intersection of firearms and alcohol. However, most states have developed a law prohibiting bearing weapons, including concealed firearms, while under alcohol. Since no standard policy exists...
Introduction The United Kingdom (UK) is a signatory to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and has implemented the FATF’s 40+9 Recommendations to prevent money laundering. This has resulted in the establishment of an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regime comprising regulations, policies, and procedures that are enacted by the UK government...
The role of police and law enforcement in the prevention and reduction of crime in society is of paramount importance. Primarily, police officers serve as a conspicuous deterrent to potential offenders by instilling a sense of fear and uncertainty in the minds of criminals. Secondly, they undertake the task of...
Introduction Using excessive force by police officers constitutes brutality, a form of misconduct. American law enforcement is facing challenges, with cases of police brutality against black people rising to national prominence in recent years (GBD 2019 Police Violence US Subnational Collaborators, 2021). Due to the complexity of the problem, solving...
Today’s law enforcement agencies have a very important role in investigating crimes and apprehending suspects. They must pay special attention to the investigative process to draw legitimate attention to suspects. This means that law enforcement agencies must apply due diligence to confirm sufficient evidence to support a suspect’s involvement in...
While people go to prison because of their crimes, it is essential to remember that each has their story and life in addition to the crime committed. Therefore, it is crucial to consider other characteristics besides the label of a criminal during interactions. Various groups of prisoners have different needs...
Introduction Over the years, crimes have been a significant challenge in the US forcing the government both the federal and state to invest heavily in prevention measures. Following the soaring cases of people minor and major offences, the authorities in respective states resorted to establishing several prison facilities where offenders...
The criminal justice system involves numerous issues that need to be addressed. Georgia continues to struggle with recidivism due to the high rates of reoffending among those discharged from correctional facilities. The issue of recidivism is not only a legal issue but also a public health problem. Recidivism affects vulnerable...
Introduction Although suspected criminals may have broken the law, the principles of natural justice are intended to protect them. Therefore, inmates must be treated fairly and impartially regardless of their social and financial statuses. The prosecution is mandated to utilize all the resources at their disposal to ensure that suspected...
The ‘morality police’ or ‘guidance patrols’ denote a component of Iranian law enforcement established during ex-president Mahmoud’s dictatorial rule. Although the legal definition of ‘puberty’ in Iran is vague, all women over this age are legally required to cover their hair and shoulders whenever they are out in public (Motamedi,...
Introduction Law enforcement’s use of deadly force is a contentious topic that has been the subject of much discussion and controversy. Police work is inherently tricky, and officers frequently face dangerous situations that call for force, even lethal force. However, there has been widespread criticism of police use of fatal...
