discuss the ideologies associated with utilitarianism and deontological ethics concerning human behavior and the ethical or unethical decisions and actions of those working in law enforcement. In doing so, differentiate the distinction between crime and torts committed by police officers i.e., strict liability tort, intentional tort, and negligence tort, as well as the elements associated with federal liability concerning a law suit under 42 U.S.C. […]

This unit specifically studies the molecule known as DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid. DNA is the genetic material of all living organisms. DNA is a nucleic acid. Nucleic acids are a type of organic molecules that contain genetic material. DNA is found in the nucleus of every cell in the human body. Cells of living things are made of prokaryotic cells or eukaryotic cells. In prokaryotic […]

 One component of resiliency planning against terrorist attacks is educating the public about potential signs of terrorist activities and understanding what actions should be taken in the event of an attack. However, making too much information available to the public means that it is also available to terrorist groups. With this information, the terrorist groups may alter tactics and/or strategies based upon their understanding of […]

You love to write articles of criminal justice interest, and because the NCJRS provides links to millions and millions of criminal justice references, you find yourself in awe of your career. For your first assignment, you have been asked present a report at an upcoming criminal justice conference. This report will help your colleagues better understand how databases, technology, polices, and so forth affect the […]

For this scholarly activity, you are going to create a chart with the following columns: 1. Males, 2. Females, 3. Common Traits, and 4. Differences. Your job is to list the common aspects of the male or female prison subculture in the respective column. In each column, you will list the differences of the subculture and then bold or highlight the similarities in the same […]

150 words reply tooth’s  In the Scott Mayo case, both eyewitness accounts are subjective and questionable. The statement from Joe “The Fireman” can be discredited by his relationship to Mr. Mayo. Friends utilized as eyewitnesses may be protecting their relationship by withholding evidence or information. An intelligent prosecution attorney would not discredit any of the witnesses statements and would use the fact that Mayo was […]

Today, there are several options for people who want to pursue a legal claim.  This includes filing a lawsuit in court, but also includes alternative forms of dispute resolution (referred to as ADR) such as mediation and arbitration.  In both mediation and arbitration, the dispute is resolved outside of court, with the main difference being that mediation requires the parties to voluntarily agree to a […]

 With the cost of keeping career criminals behind bars growing each year it is no wonder that more community courts are finding other ways to help “rehabilitate”  with an alternative form of prison programs for criminals vice sending them off on an extended vacation to one of the many overcrowded jail houses around the country. One of these alternative prison programs is the work release […]

 From this week’s assigned readings, you have learned about how a police department under consent decree differs from that of a police department addressing standard training needs. Compare and contrast these two training styles. What are the objectives and training design for each of these two types of training styles? What are the foci and restrictions of a police department under consent decree? Who, when, […]

Preparing the populace is an important part of the planning process for emergencies. In addition to Chapter 6 and 8 of your text, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) creates several mechanisms for communicating with the public. Review the Are You Ready? Guide (Links to an external site.) page on the FEMA website, and the Safer, Stronger, Protected Homes & Communities (Links to an external site.) page. […]