Assignment #2 Research Methods
What kind of research methods would you utilize to answer your research question? For example, survey? interview? both?
What are your variables of interest? Think about what you want to measure to answer your research question.
What are the independent and dependent variables?
How would you conceptualize, operationalize and measure these variables? (1-2pages)
In this assignment/essay you need to choose 1 news media article for this paper.
In this assignment/essay you have to describe and analyze a news media article story (from the previous five years) so between 2018-2021 that is concerned with organized crime in Canada.
The goal of this assignment is to apply what you learned in the course to better understand and critically analyze this news story.
Which will post below the ppt slides to add into this essay.
As such, you will be assessed primarily upon the extent to which you have applied what you learned in the course to news story.
This assignment/essay will be assessed using the following criteria: relevance of news media story to Canadian organized crime (8 points) summary of the subject of the news media story (7 points) discussion and analysis of the news media story (5 points) proper essay structure (3 points) proper syntax, punctuation, spelling and grammar (2 points).
As far as the discussion and analysis is concerned, you have a lot of leeway, but apply content from the ppt slides and information have submitted below.
In your analysis, your answer should: (1) Identify which part(s) of the course is/are most relevant to this particular subject.
(2) Compare and contrast the subject with the relevant course contents (Does it reflect what is said in the course materials? If so, why? If not, what are the differences?)
(3) Apply theory(ies) and/or definition(s) from Modules 2 to 4
(4) Critically analyze how the topic was covered by the author of the article/ book/web site, once again comparing the coverage to what you learned in the course (Is it accurate? Is it sensationalized? Does it foster a better understanding of the subject?) To maximize your grade for this assignment, use the following subheadings in your essay: (i) Introduction (ii) Summary (iii) Discussion and Analysis (you can further break this section down by the above subheadings 1 to 4).
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Use at least four scholarly sources and remember to demonstrate and Cite your sources in APA format.
1. Discuss the circumstances that led to the development of legal ethical codes.
2. Discuss three arguments in favor of defense attorneys defending clients whom the attorney believes is guilty.
3. Discuss some of the primary duties of the prosecutor.
4. Describe why judges are held to even higher ethical standards than other lawyers. Present, discuss, and evaluate three criticisms of restorative justice. Briefly explain your position on restorative justice.
5. Which one purpose of punishment do you think works best to reduce recidivism rates? Why?
There are several review articles available – the file titles are “Cognitive behavioral review,” Fisher et al. 2008, and Thornberry et al. randomized trial.
Looking at two of these three articles, describe what interventions may work for gang members. Then, watch “Life Facing Bars” (youtube link available in Week 3).
In what ways does the documentary agree with the readings? In what ways does it conflict with the readings? What is your main takewaway from these readings and the documentary?
Write up to five pages answering these questions.
Fingerprinting
As part of this class, you will write a research paper focusing on one branch of forensic science. It may be a field we’ve covered, or another that’s of interest to you.
You should:.
Explain what the field involves
How it’s useful in forensic investigations
illustrate its use by summarizing at least two case studies.
This can include studies in which forensics was used to convict, to overturn a conviction, or to solve an historical mystery.
To complete this Assignment, follow these guidelines:
Use solid information and research. All sources should be reflected in the information of your paper and Minimum of 6 Sources
Include two books, two web sites, and two magazine or newspaper articles
Minimum of 2 Case Studies
Include at least two case studies in your discussion. Include diagrams, charts, and pictures (though these don’t count towards the length of 10 pages)on the reference page.
Include at least two case studies in your discussion of the forensic branch of interest, and how they helped solve the case. Include diagrams, charts, and pictures (though these don’t count towards the length of 10 pages).
Additionally, the title page and reference pages do NOT count as part of the required 10 pages.
Use professional research skills. Use the proper references cited form (which we will discuss in class), and avoid plagiarism! Use professional writing skills. Complete sentences, supporting statements, grammar, proofread, etc.
Unit 6 Bachlors cap
Scenario: Investigative Plan
You are hired as a consultant in City X and are charged with the responsibility of creating a plan to deal with the multiple daytime robbery attacks in your area. Police officers have been able to obtain limited information for each robbery.
Your first order of business is to create a draft of a strategic operational/investigative plan to address the crimes.
Your plan should be between 4–7 pages (excluding title and reference pages.)
Address the following questions in detail. Be creative and utilize any, and all, investigative actions/resources that you can think of. Remember, you are to assemble a plan to address the crimes and ultimately catch the individuals responsible.
Create and describe a list of 10 investigative steps you would take to address this situation.
What technological assistance would be needed to conduct this operation?
What measures would you take to analyze the pattern of robbery activity?
How would you go about synthesizing the data and coming to a conclusion based on the data?
What types of investigative units would you use to assist in the operation to catch the perpetrators?
What supplies/equipment would you purchase to enable the investigation and operation to be conducted? Given the fact that the money allocated for the investigation is low, what steps would you take to procure more funds?
( NOTE: This assignment will require outside research.
Use at least three credible sources.) You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.
Directions for Submitting Your Assignment:
Create your paper in Word and save it in the following format: last name first name Assignment. (Example:SmithJohn_Unit7_Assignment.) Submit your Assignment to the Unit 7: Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 7.
Evaluate the implementation of problem-oriented policing within criminal justice entities.
Write a 2–4-page paper (excluding cover page) responding to the following:
Officer James Armstrong, School Resource Officer at Riverside High School, has discovered spray-painted graffiti on the concession stand of the school’s football field. Officer Armstrong has recently attending a Gang Investigation course and recognizes that the graffiti looks suspiciously like gang related artwork. Officer Armstrong alerts the Principal and is informed that similar graffiti is also located in the front parking lot of the school. Several teachers have expressed concern about recent news reports that gang violence is increasing in nearby areas. Riverside has historically been a good school.
The school has won several awards for safety and is considered by many in the community an outstanding school. It is a concern to the school, and the community, that the gang violence that has affected the neighboring urban city of Rockville may be spreading to Riverside.
Residents are fearful that the historically safe and secure Riverside High School may be under a threat of violence itself.
You are the Chief of Police of Riverside.
Using the SARA model evaluate the implementation of a plan to address this issue with the Town Council at its next meeting. Be sure to include an examination of how your own multiculturalism and diversity perspectives may impact the plan elements.
Include a cover page and references page in 10–12 point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable)
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date
Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English
Use examples to support your discussion
Cite all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.
Ethics in Criminal Justice
For your Unit 1 Complete assignment, write a narrative essay (minimum 1500 words) in which you address and discuss the questions and statements listed below.
Use at least four scholarly sources and remember to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and Attend sections in your essay. Cite your sources in APA format.
1. Discuss the importance of ethics in the criminal justice system. Explain how laws can conflict with ethical standards.
2. Describe the difference between an ethical dilemma and an ethical issue.
3. Before the twentieth century in this country, police, in general, operated with few legal and ethical controls.
4. Describe the differences in ethical and legal controls that modern police must uphold since the beginning of the twentieth century
5. Using the steps outlined in the chapter, how would you respond to the following scenario?
A probation officer is in the common area of the office. As she approaches the office secretary to ask about a court date, she sees case files open and being edited on the secretary’s computer.
She saw on the news that morning that a probationer was arrested for a violent offense.
She knows that it is against office policy for anyone other than the probation officer to edit case files.
She also knows that it will not be be long before people start asking questions about the quality of probation supervision that allowed the probationer to commit such a heinous offense.
Week 5 Learning Resources
Massive Law Enforcement Operations Targets Violent Street Gang in Northeast Los Angeles
This report is provided as an example of a multi-agency, federal and local collaborative task-force initiative.
https://content.umgc.edu/file/50eb585e-9aee-4b1f-86c9-08dea2e22403/1/MassiveLawEnforcementOperationTargetsViolentStreetGanginNortheastLosAngeles.pdf
Prosecuting Complex Drug Cases:
The Challenge for Local Prosecutors
This report identifies the challenges associated with prosecuting drug cases. As you read, ask yourself: In what ways are these challenges still relevant in light of technical and technological developments over the two decades since this report was published?
https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/21727
Leading Group Challenges Paper
Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on the challenges of leading groups in a criminal justice or private security organization. In your paper include:
Characteristics of groups in criminal justice organizations.
Common traits of high performance teams in criminal justice and examples of teamwork.
Provide an example of an effective manager and leader in a criminal justice organization. Include common characteristics.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
