Unit VI Essay  The role of a correctional officer takes many paths and presents many situations. Near the top of the list is safety, regardless of where the officer is working. However, add into the prison setting gangs, and the level of safety being compromised rises significantly.   Using the CSU Library, choose the Criminal Justice link. In the search box, input Containing Contraband, then select […]

Privatization of Prisons  Over the length of this course, you have heard about many controversial topics. Sitting right up at the top of the controversial list is privatization. Taking into consideration what you have already learned regarding privatization, in addition to what was discussed in this unit, break down the pros and cons of privatization. Summarize as to whether you are, or are not, in […]

Supplies:  A small cardboard box about the size of a plastic milk crate—no cost  One clear plastic paint drop cloth—cost about $1.00  One electric coffee mug warmer—Wal-Mart about $4.00  Two tubes of “Super Glue” of any brand. Best not to use the gel type. Cost about $1.00  One small square (1” X 1”) of aluminum foil—No cost  One old coffee cup or juice glass—no cost  […]

Your supervisor is impressed with the medical knowledge you have as to the health effects/risks of alcohol/substance abuse and asks that you prepare a PowerPoint presentation to present to the probation department staff. He tells you that the presentation should have some color and some graphics associated with the topics. He wants you to use the notes section for the presentation. Prepare a 5–8-slide PowerPoint presentation […]

You are working in a new youth-oriented (adolescents 13–17 years of age) agency that has hired you to complete initial assessments. It is up to you to develop the tool you will use to evaluate new clients for treatment in your facility. Your boss asks you to provide 4 styles of assessment: one to use on the client’s initial visit; one for use in gathering psychosocial history […]

This case involves the Ford Pinto and its reputation for the gas tank exploding causing hundreds of injuries and lawsuits.  Lee Iacocca was accused at the time of being “in a hurry” to bring a subcompact car into the market to compete with competitors.  In that rush, it was said that cost saving measures were used to speed up production.  It was argued that these cost saving techniques […]

The director of the emergency response team’s job is to decide how to respond to each scenario. In this exercise, you will play the role of the director of the emergency response team for a major metropolitan area. You will need to make a detailed outline of steps needed to address three situations. Then, after doing so, decide what action you would take if Scenarios […]

review Hidden Evidence: Fifty True Crimes and How Forensic Science Helped Solve Them, The Wayne Williams Case. Review this case study from the perspective of a forensic or crime scene investigator. In your opinion, as a potential forensic or crime scene investigator, what does this case represent regarding trace fiber as evidence? Based upon your reading of the Williams case, how valuable and reliable, in your […]

Requirements: All students are required to identify, evaluate and summarize different types of technology (at least 1-2 forms of technology per group member). A summary of the project is to be prepared by the team and uploaded to the Coursework-Assignment page by each member. This project is intended to help the class understand the differing types of technologies and challenges with the technology associated with […]

Paul steals an expensive watch from the local jewelry store. He knows that Ken needs a watch. At the time Paul stole the watch, he intended to sell it to Ken. As he is leaving the jewelry store, he is apprehended by police. Paul begs for mercy. He states that he has an agreement to sell any watch that he may steal to Ken. The […]