Differences and Similarities between Public and Private Sectors

Mary Hawthorne

Principles of Investigation

SEC430

January 4, 2011

This paper discusses the differences and similarities between public and private sectors, including the differing methods of operation used by investigators during criminal investigations and the differing or similar chain of command. In the state of Florida one may realize there are plenty of property crimes that happen daily. The state of Florida recognizes a select few crimes happen more frequently than others. Vandalism, burglary, and graffiti are those few. When comparing all three together one type is more often reported then any of the three, and that’s vandalism. The state of Florida recognizes three different types of stages for vandalism in the public sector. The first being if the property was damaged less the two hundred dollars then the state will recognize it as a 2nd degree misdemeanor, A public sector suspect convicted of this charge may only spend up to sixty days in jail, as well as have to pay all the costs in order to fix the property that was damages. If the suspect was to damage over two hundred dollars but less than one thousand dollars then it may be considered a 1st degree misdemeanor, which carries much more time spent in jail at a maximum of one year plus all the costs the suspect may have damaged to the property. As many are aware of Felonies carry much more punishment then what a misdemeanor does, Vandalizing a property of over one thousand dollars in the state of Florida will be considered a third degree felony. If one is capable of seizing the capabilities of the business running its normal operations then this will be considered a 3rd degree felony as well. This type of felony can be punishable to up to five years in prison. If the suspect decides to