Order Instructions You have been appointed by the chief of police to represent the police department in communicating with a newly formed civilian police oversight board. Board members have no law enforcement experience and are very vocal about defunding the police and potentially eliminating the police department entirely. They are concerned with a lack of […]

Order InstructionsOverviewWhen you arrive at the scene of a crime, you must follow certain procedures to ensure the admissibility of evidence. For this assignment, you will use a case file of a real crime scene and assume the role of the crime scene investigator. You will create a presentation in which you document your process, […]

Order Instructions You can use a spider diagram to help you to structure your discussion of sources for writing assignments #3 and #4. It can also help you to identify gaps and unanswered questions.   A spider diagram is a visual tool usually used for planning your writing. However, you can also use it for […]

Order Instructions Create an 8- to 10-slide PowerPoint® presentation with examples that:   Describe racial and ethnic group demographic information for Georgia’s: Court system Corrections department Probation and parole Describe how biases might affect courtroom proceedings, such as a bail/bond proceeding, pretrial proceeding, first appearance, and legal representation (i.e., having a private lawyer instead of […]

For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to all of the questions in the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.   To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the […]

DNA Evidence DNA comparison is a very strong investigative tool. Advances in DNA technology have clearly transformed criminal investigations. New analysis of DNA collected from old crime scenes has also been effective in exonerating some death-row inmates.   Despite the many strengths of DNA evidence, DNA collection and analysis are not perfect. What are some […]

Order Instructions Chain of Custody   This week you examined the process of locating and documenting evidence at a crime scene. Pieces of evidence will pass through many hands between the crime scene and the courtroom. Properly managing the evidence throughout the entire process is critical.   Describe what is meant by “chain of custody” […]

Order InstructionsThe discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to all of the questions in the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and […]

Order InstructionsImpact of PolicingYour superintendent has asked you to prepare a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation as a part of the training material being prepared for new police recruits.The presentation should include:Three main benefits of affirmative action in policing.Three main negative effects of affirmative action in policing.Two examples that explain the benefits of affirmative […]

Models of Restorative JusticeYou are a mediator working for a mediation center providing service in an urban area for residents, businesses, social service agencies, legal advocacy groups, and county courts. Your center helps communities develop models of restorative justice, including training programs for its clients.You are considering adopting a restorative justice model from one of […]