In this unit, we learned how effective communication is vital to criminal justice leadership. Now, consider the alternative. For this discussion, share a situation in which a lack of communication led to failures in leadership or failures in criminal justice workplace success. Identify the breakdown in communication and the result. Do you think the aftermath […]

  On April 18, 2016, The United States Supreme Court denied a petition for certiorari (refused to review the lower court’s ruling) in the case of Authors Guild v. Google, Inc., 804 F. 3d 202 – Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit 2015. Tell me what you would do if you were the Supreme Court. That […]

  Criminal Law – Week 1 Assignment Victimless? Please write a one to two page paper discussing whether or not the possession and carrying of firearms or the illegal purchase of a firearm are "victimless" crimes. Why are offenses such as these not usually listed as victimless crimes?

  Question B Based on what you have learned this week through your readings, what makes communication technical? Even more specifically, what makes a piece of written communication technical writing? In your response, use terminology from the readings and provide examples that might help the class to better understand this distinction.

  Question B What are the reasons a legislative body might designate specific conduct as criminal? What are the reasons a legislative body might not designate specific conduct as criminal? Discuss the relative importance of each of these reasons. Question C Why is criminal law important in our society? What are some issues you think […]

  Technical Writing – Week 1 Memo Reflection Week 1 Memo Reflection Each week you will be asked to write a memo reflecting your learning.  Please note that you must read the directions for each week because the focus may vary. In order to pass it must include the following: ·  Memo format. ·  Clear, […]

  There are three major subsystems with a criminal justice system – the police, the courts, and corrections. Selecting the United States, one country from List A, and one from List B, in a 750 to 1,000-word paper, compare the interrelationship between the various subsystems in each country. For example, if the police develop a […]

Research the Department of Corrections in Texas Review the most recent report from this department. Analize the report to determine the types of inmates and offenders in the correctional system in your state. Create  an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation discussing your results from the analysis. Include the following: Outline the five offenses with the highest occurrence. Outline […]

Using the selected articles in the University Library, research and review various government and academic reports detailing the emergency management response to either Hurricane Katrina or the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you: Choose either Hurricane Katrina or the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Select 1 or 2 examples […]

  Technical Writing – Week 1 Assignment Topic Selection and Reader Analysis This course focuses on creating a variety of documents that are used in the professional workplace.  In order to explore that fully, we will be selecting a topic and then focusing on it throughout the term.  Your topic must be a problem in […]