39754Topic: The behavioral health perspective and the criminal law perspective differ in their recommendations for the design and operation of many elements of criminal justice administration, particularly as they pertain to persons with mental disorders. Based on the resources presented in this course, I would like to research how proponents of each ideological perspective would […]

39557Midterm Exam The Midterm Exam will comprise 25% of your final grade. It will be structured to cover material from Weeks 1, 2, and 3. You may earn a score of up to 100 for the each exam. You will be provided with four essay questions. You are required to respond to each question. Each […]

39530As a discipline, criminology has traditionally been dominated by theories that identify social influ- ences on human behavior. For this reason, theories of crime have almost exclusively focused on the “social” world when trying to explain criminal activity. Theoretical explanations of crime almost always fit into one of the “big three” theories: control theory, strain […]

39485Week 6: Budgets and Stress FQ1: What is the best type of budget for the law enforcement agency? Why so? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this type of budget? FQ2: What is more stressful for the police officer, working the street or dealing with the agency administration? Why so? What can be done […]

39486Week 7: Liability and Organizational Change FQ1: In what ways is the police administrator exposed to liability? What can he/she do to reduce this liability exposure? FQ2: What is necessary for positive organizational change to occur within a police agency? At least 500 words per question! Reading and Resources Bhave, S. (2011). The innocent have […]

39484FQ1: What are some of the common organizational barriers to the communications process? Who is responsible for removing these barriers? Why so? FQ2: The ability to strike is the most powerful tool employees have. Why has this tool been stripped from law enforcement officers? If the ability to strike is not to be granted to […]

39483Q1: Compare today’s new officers to those who came into the police agency 10, 20 or even 40 years ago. How are they similar? How do they differ? Q2: What are the most common errors in decision making? What can the police administrator do to avoid these common errors? At least 500 words per question! […]

39399• FQ1- 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? • FQ2- Describe the relationship between the police agency/police administrator and the media. In […]