...In episode 4 of NYPD Blue, detective Andy Sipowicz is assigned a case along with detective Walker about a robbery and a double homicide. In the previous episode, Sipowicz convinces lieutenant fancy to give him another chance by assigning him an actual case so that he can prove to him that he is still a good cop. This episode focuses on Andy Sipowicz’s role as a detective which no longer includes involves his personal matters. Sipowicz is eager to finally be back on the streets but it is obvious that he isn’t on good terms with detective Walker. At the beginning of the episode, Sipowicz makes it clear to Walker that he doesn’t want problems while investigating the case, even though he might think he has a bad reputation. In this episode, the...
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...other specialty that was interesting to me was engineering. It is amazing to me that forensic engineers are able to determine how an accident was caused, the speed of the vehicles that collided, and if there were issues with the vehicles that may have caused accidents. This aspect of forensics is responsible for determine who is at fault, or if anyone really was. After I complete my degree here at Ashford, my goal for a career is be to become a police officer. But if I were to work in forensics, I would prefer to work in the digital evidence, or psychiatry/behavioral science area. I would choose to work in the digital evidence area because it is related to detective work and the psychiatry behavioral science area because I have always been interested in psychology and am interested in finding out the inner workings of the criminals who commit murders. A few ways that my career choice of becoming a police officer would be involved in the forensics aspect of solving a homicide, are that the police officers are usually the first people to be called to a homicide case. The police officers will also clear the area to make sure that the crime scene is secure, and that evidence is able to be obtained safely before being cataloged and sent to a forensics lab; if there are any pieces of evidence that may be tested by the forensics department. The police are also the ones who...
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...Unit Two Individual Project Foundations of Criminal Justice Professor David Lounsbury I chose the city of Oak Creek, Wisconsin to review. I have inserted the table records of the years 1999 until 2010. in Oak Creek by Year | Type | 19999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | Murders (per 100,000) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (10.4) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (6.2) | 1 (3.1) | 2 (6.2) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | Rapes (per 100,000) | 2 (7.3) | 3 (10.4) | 1 (3.5) | 12 (41.6) | 11 (35.8) | 5 (15.5) | 10 (30.9) | 8 (24.7) | 6 (18.2) | 6 (17.7) | 6 (17.6) | 7 (20.2) | Robberies (per 100,000) | 6 (21.9) | 10 (34.7) | 11 (38.4) | 11 (38.1) | 8 (26.0) | 12 (37.3) | 9 (27.9) | 11 (33.9) | 15 (45.6) | 16 (47.3) | 5 (14.7) | 10 (28.9) | Assaults (per 100,000) | 8 (29.2) | 4 (13.9) | 8 (27.9) | 10 (34.6) | 5 (16.3) | 10 (31.1) | 10 (30.9) | 7 (21.6) | 14 (42.6) | 10 (29.6) | 16 (47.0) | 23 (66.5) | Burglaries (per 100,000) | 73 (266.8) | 67 (232.6) | 73 (254.7) | 125 (433.0) | 125 (406.8) | 90 (279.5) | 127 (393.0) | 108 (333.0) | 121 (367.8) | 130 (384.2) | 94 (275.9) | 110 (318.2) | Thefts (per 100,000) | 681 (2,489.1) | 683 (2,371.0) | 741 (2,585.6) | 744 (2,577.3) | 742 (2,414.5) | 792 (2,459.8) | 855 (2,645.9) | 855 (2,636.4) | 850 (2,583.9) | 908 (2,683.8) | 985 (2,891.2) | 966 (2,794.2) | Auto thefts (per 100,000) | 46 (168.1) | 28 ...
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...DC Homicides in the News Again According to an article by the Washington Post, “D.C. Homicides: In 15 Percent of Closed Cases, No Charges and No Arrests,” there have been many closed cases that were not approved by the families of the victims: “A Post examination of nearly 2,300 homicides in the District between 2000 and 2011 finds that police closed at least 189 cases without an arrest, leaving some families of victims wondering” (Thompson 1). Also, the protocol of most investigations is to conduct interviews with the suspects and victims of each case, with integrity and honor. This has not been the case with Washington, D.C. police officers according to many victims: “A Washington Post examination of nearly 2,300 homicides in the District between 2000 and 2011 found that police closed at least 189 cases without an arrest — 15 percent of the 1,288 total closures. Cases solved without an arrest are known as “administrative,” or “304.1s ,” after the section in the police general orders that refers to the procedure. They are counted the same as an arrest in closure statistics, which are the main measuring stick for homicide detectives and police chiefs” (Thompson 1). Police misconduct is not restricted to the bad behavior of police officers; misconduct appears when police officers simply do not do their jobs, as in the case of many reports relating to the Washington, D.C. police department. There have been many instances of police misconduct in the news, as early as...
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...What better way to combine my fascination for Psychology and Forensic sciences.c Forensic Psychology is the use of psychology in the criminal justice structure; this field of psychology requires one to showcase his/her capability of interpreting the law in the pertinent jurisdiction. Forensic Psychologists also aid in a variety of jobs such as witness testimonies, determining juror’s ability, civil law cases, child custody cases and many more. Culpability cases are also called into question and evaluated by forensic psychologists. Many police departments have in-house forensic psychologists as permanent assistants in cases being worked by homicide and sex-crime detectives. All of the responsibilities of a Forensic Psychologist excite me. There is a sense of accomplishment and respectability that goes with that job, which is why It’s my passion to pursue it. I have read many journals and articles on or related to the topic of psychology. I have even had a few conversations with my college professor who is a psychologist and has been one for over 25 years. I've heard the stories of people and their struggles. The pain that people feel and the hardship they face. I want to be the person that will listen and be able to unscramble the logic behind peoples...
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...was walking alone in the city was brutally raped, beaten and left for dead. After the attack the women was in coma. In the part of the city where the woman was found a young gang had been terrorizing people. Early that evening, a gang of young men were seen in the area assaulting and threatening others, who were passing by where the attack took place. The responding officers picked up two 14-year old young men near the location of the crime after they fled the scene and they were then held for questioning by the police. They have previous criminal records for robbery and assault and are members of a gang. As a police detective working in the criminal justice our concern is prosecuting the guilty and respecting the right of the accused protecting the victims and creating a safe community. I work with a partner in which we handle the majority of homicide cases in our town. We are put into dilemmas that require us to judge ourselves in the moral and ethical decisions we make. My partner and I have been assigned to this case. My partner had decided to do the interviews of the suspect on his own without having the video monitoring on and without the presence of the minor’s parents. The law states that minors must be informed of their legal rights to have their parents present during the interview and the proper use of videotape during the interviews. My partner pushed aside this ethical obligation of following the correct procedure in spite of the laws set forth for such...
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...anywhere from about 4 months to over a year. There are many things that can affect how long the process takes and there are many steps. This paper will discuss the hiring process for the San Antonio Police Department as well as the training programs and career development programs it offers to the officers that are currently employed. Just like most jobs the hiring process for the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) starts with a written application. This application can also be completed online however it must be printed out and turned in to the police department in person. The application consists of basic background information like: full name, date of birth, address, and also past employment history and drug or crime history. Once the applicant has filled out the application and turned it in they will be scheduled to take the written exam. Applicants must pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70 percent. On the same day as the written exam if the applicant passes, the next step is the physical fitness exam. The fitness exam consists of push-ups, sit-ups, running, climbing a five foot wall, and dragging a 180 pound dummy 20 feet. There are minimum standards and according to the "San Antonio Police Department Careers" (2013) website the physical fitness test is a significant struggle for many applicants. Once the physical fitness test has been completed successfully an applicant moves on to the background investigation. The investigation looks at the following...
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...Bureau of Labor Statistics | OCWC/OSH, PSB Suite 3180, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20212-0001 www.bls.gov/IIF/ | Telephone: 1-202-691-6170 | Contact IIF http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/osar0016.htm Workplace Homicides Up 50 Percent In The Last Year Dan Fastenberg Jan 28th 2013 9:43AM Updated Jan 28th 2013 11:00AM The massacre at the Sandy Hook elementary school reinvigorated the dormant debate over gun control and how best to stop the gun violence in schools. Now, new research suggests that violence in the workplace also has jumped dramatically, with workplace killings up 50 percent in the past year alone. That would make 2012 the "worst year in about 20 years" for workplace homicides, according to Dr. Larry Barton, president of the Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based American College, an expert in crisis management and violence in corporate America. In a previous interview with AOL Jobs, Barton said that his statistics are based on data he collects from his clients, which includes a roster of 40 Fortune 500 companies. "Up until 2011, we had an average of two people killed at work every workday, so you could average it out to about 10 a week," Barton told the Houston-based Cypress Creek Mirror. The 50 percent increase in workplace homicides in 2012 is "stunning," Barton noted. More: Sign Up For AOL Jobs' Newsletter...
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...Crime Unit : NH State Police Summer Internship | Heating up: Cold Cases | Meredythe Leonard | | Heating Up: Cold Cases Countless developments in police science have occurred in the past decade or so. Many of these improvements can be seen as small, but imagine the challenges faced by crime scene investigators 50 or more years ago. The law enforcement agencies of the past did not have routine access to the amount information that officials today can gather and analyze from a crime scene. Current day crime scene investigation can range from the downright tedious to the technologically astounding, but they have all greatly impacted how evidence is collected, documented, and analyzed. There are around one hundred unsolved homicides in New Hampshire alone, dating back to the early 1960’s. (Department of Justice, 2015). Evidence from those crimes could quite possibly be the golden ticket in solving the wrongdoing, but with outdated techniques and capabilities, the answer will remain a mystery. If the state makes older evidence testing a priority, cold cases could finally find the justice deserved with the help of current day technology. Throughout the rest of this discussion, the call for new evidence testing in cold cases is examined while highlighting the need and importance for skilled investigators. Determination and patience, in the advancing field of forensic testing, have unlocked numerous cases not only in New Hampshire, but also across the country. One...
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...Cade Pendleton English 2010 Angie Carter June 14, 2012 Final Research Paper Man’s Best Friend: Dogs or Technology A few years ago I had the opportunity to job shadow a canine (k9) officer while he was participating in routine training with his dog. Little did I know, “routine training” meant all police canine officers in Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Davis County would assemble at an abandoned building and practice multiple real life scenarios. As I stood and watched in awe all night, I witnessed a few unsettling scenarios. First, I witnessed dog being released on command to attack a person acting as a criminal. The attack wasn’t the unsettling part about the scenario. What really bothered me was seeing the dog misidentify a fellow police officer as the criminal and attack the officer, who unfortunately was not in a bite suit. A bite suit is protective clothing the trainers wear when training their dogs to attack. Since the officer was not wearing protective gear, he suffered many lacerations and received multiple stiches. As the night continued, I was able to watch another training scenario involving Taser guns or stun guns. Unlike the dog, this technique worked flawlessly. The officer was able to take down the accurate perpetrator in a proficient manner and no fellow officers were injured. On this particular night, there was an accidental injury that doesn’t happen often involving the canine. However, this introduced a couple of questions. Does this happen frequently...
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...The 2012 Kentucky Mock Trial Case Commonwealth of Kentucky v. MORGAN SMITH > > > > > Case No. 11-CR-256-1 BY: JUDGE EARL-RAY NEAL 25th Judicial District Division III With special thanks to Dr. Rosalee Edwards; Honorable Marc Rosen, Senior Judge; Honorable Stacey Hibbard, Attorney; and Family and Juvenile Services Staff: Patrick Yewell, Executive Officer; Rachel Bingham, Manager; and Billy Stover, Program Coordinator Past Winners--Kentucky Mock Trial Tournament 1985 – Boyd County High School 1986 – Woodford County High School 1987 – Model Laboratory School 1988 – Model Laboratory School 1989 – Model Laboratory School 1990 – Woodford County High School 1991 – Model Laboratory School 1992 – Model Laboratory School 1993 – Model Laboratory School 1994 – Montgomery County High School 1995 – Model Laboratory School 1996 – Owensboro High School 1997 – Montgomery County High School 1998 – Montgomery County High School 1999 – Breckinridge County High School 2000 – Montgomery County High School 2001 – Madison Central / KY Tech 2002 – Montgomery County High School 2003 – Model Laboratory School 2004 – Montgomery County High School 2005 – Montgomery County High School 2006 – Montgomery County High School 2007 – Montgomery County High School 2008 – Highlands High School 2009 – Madison Central / KY Tech 2010 – Madison Central / KY Tech 2011 – Montgomery County High School 2 CASE MATERIALS Table of Contents THE PROBLEM Statement...
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...ch y Psychology can assist law enforcement by profiling criminal suspects assessing in truthfulness of suspects and evaluating the validity of their confessions. Psychological theory and techniques can be used to improve police officers evaluations of criminal suspects. * Profiling is usually performed at the beginning of criminal investigation when the police need help focusing on certain types of people who might be the suspect * Once a suspect has been identified law enforcement officials use other procedures to determine whether any of them should be charged. * Police look for visual and verbal cues to determine whether they are giving truthful responses Suspects are sometimes given a lie detector test to encourage them to confess. * The tests provide more information about their guilt or innocence. * They conflict with some psychological findings about their accuracy. * Sometimes they are submitted into evidence. * Many psychologists question the validity of the test. The police interrogate suspects and encourage them to confess because the confessions make it more likely that suspects will successfully prosecute and eventually convicted the suspects. Psychological finding often conflict with the courts evaluations of a voluntary confession. There is some evidence psychological characteristics are linked to behavioral patterns and they can be detected by a psychological analysis of crime scenes. * Criminal profiling is used to...
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...Final Capstone Project Sam Hunt CRJ 422 Instructor Bob Carthio February 20, 2016 Final Capstone Project In the 19th Century the United States government abolished slavery, but for many years now and even currently within our country we are facing a major crisis. This crisis is in the form of modern day slavery, which is also referred to as human trafficking. Human trafficking comes in several forms and it can in many ways be a hidden problem within our country that many people do not see on a day to day basis. Many people may not ever actually see the problem of human trafficking at all in their lifetime. Human trafficking has many different effects on its victims, but the most damaging effect caused by human trafficking is the psychological effects that can last a lifetime and can cause many future problems, such as being able to function properly and being able to trust others again after their terrible experience. Basically to be able to summarize the issue of human trafficking, we must first take a look at what exactly human trafficking is. Human trafficking is in its most basic form an aspect of modern day slavery as we would compare it to. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2000), human trafficking is, “Trafficking in persons as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse...
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...Table of Contents City of Riverside profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Mission and Values Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Message from the Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Executive Command Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Office of the Chief of Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Strategic Plan Audit and Compliance Bureau Office of Internal Affairs Public Information Chief's Community Advisory Board Magnolia Station Grand Opening . . . . . . . . . .11 Riverside Police Department Facilities . . . . . .13 Administration Public Safety Communications . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Personnel Bureau Training Bureau Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Finance Payroll Grants Administration Fleet Services Facilities Management Court Services Unit (CSU) Alarm Enforcement Unit (EAU) Records Management Front Counters/Telephone Report Unit Automation and Digital Records Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) Property/Evidence Unit Operations Field Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Neighborhood Policing Centers (NPCs) Management Accountability Program (RPD~MAP) Watch Commanders Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Bike Team El Protector University Neighborhood Enhancement Team (UNET) Crime Statistics Special Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Community Services Group Citizen Academy Crime Free Multi-Housing Neighborhood Watch Business Watch Youth...
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...middle-working class and their youths. Trisha Meili suffered from memory loss and multiple head traumas that failed to allow her to identify her attackers and therefore could not say much during the investigation. The documentary was made to open the eyes of the public by interviewing the now-adult males who suffered horrendously at a group of a vindictive and unjust legal system along with the media coverage. The general perceptions about crime and crime control practices in New York City during the late 1980s were beyond anyone’s imagination and at its worst time in history. Social tensions were high, as deteriorating economic conditions and budget cuts raised the record levels of crime activity in the city, having at least 6 murders a day. Most homicides were young, poor black people and during the 1984, was when crack wars started as all...
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