...undercover officer? Be a US citizen or a resident alien, have a high school diploma or GED. Pass the ASVAB test; you’re not a convicted felon. Have experience working as a law officer, and undercover training. Do you believe you would make a good undercover officer? Why or why not? I believe I would make a good undercover officer because; I always wanted to be a cop really a detective officer since I was ten. So I know I will put my all in it do my best. All I watch is criminal shows and I try solving the case like the officers. Are there gender issues regarding an undercover officer? What might they be? I don’t believe there a gender issues regarding an undercover officers because they know it’s against the law to discriminate. It really do not matter the gender of a person because to get the job done the person must be ready to take charge and get the job done. A male or female can do that, you have to be a true leader to give order an assign assignments. If there was a gender issue I believe it would be a male officer being a prostitute, or a female officer may be too little. Should undercover officers be armed? Yes for their safety they should be arm. On other hand it depend what undercover job he or she may be doing because it may raise concern with the criminal and start question the officer. Should undercover officers wear body mikes whenever they are undercover? I do not think it’s smart to wear body mike undercover the criminal would be wondering why the officer...
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...Guy Paul Morin, David Milgarrd, and Donald Marshal Jr, were all victims of inaccurate prosecutions. These three cases represent a failure in the Canadian criminal justice system due to many factors. So why does the criminal justice system fail to prosecute the correct victims? This is because the system fails to utilize their resources efficiently and the techniques in prosecuting a victim are used carelessly. Many cases that have wrongfully convicted victims usually occur because of the misuse of evidence, how the evidence was obtained and how the evidence was handled. Guy Paul Morin, David Milgarrd, and Donald Marshal Jr, all of these names have all been wrongfully convicted due to the poor use of evidence and lack of proper police work....
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...court. The prosecution needs to look over the report to make sure that all the information is correct before the present it to the courts for a case. They have to make sure that they examine all the case diaries, statements of important witnesses as well as material documents or articles. They also have to make sure that the investigating officer has done the crime scene correctly. Because, if the final report is not complete it will result in a fraud. This means that if the final report is not done correctly then all the important information is left out of the report. That is why the final report needs to be important so that there is no fraud when presented to the courts to see if they have a case or not. A well written report will have who, what, where, when, why and how in the report for the prosecution to go over. A well written report can result in a conviction. But, a poorly written report can result in sloppy police work or confused thinking on the part of an arresting or investigative officer. Sometimes investigators will leave something out of the report. Every report needs to show who, what, where, when, why, and how in it....
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...(Plaintiff) is unique because this case challenged the Constitution and the Bill of Rights at the Supreme Court level. This case also challenged a police department because it was also able to show that at times the police officers are not meeting the criteria of which a warrant must be served on an individual. The police officers in this case had served a questionable warrant to Ms. Mapp that should have been for another individual within the same residence. The officers were attempting to incriminate MS. Mapp with evidence not pertaining to her in hopes of holding someone liable. The person in question that they were investigating no longer lived at that residence. As it turned out the warrant that was served was a bogus one, which the court, while it was conducting the trial, was unable to obtain. Evidence presented during trial was a gun and pornographic material. There were three police officers who were part of this investigation in which they used said warrant to force their entry into Ms. Dollree Mapp's home in Cleveland May 23rd of 1957. Ms. Mapp rented the room to this individual who was suspected of bombing for another case. The first time the case was heard at the state level, Ms. Dollree Mapp (the defendant) lost her case to the state Cleveland, Ohio. Do to the...
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...Missouri v. McNeely Jeremy Garett POL 303: The American Constitution Missouri v. McNeely The Constitution of the United States of America was put into place to help protect the rights of the people. Due Process is a guaranteed right given to the people under the constitution. This prevents the law from discriminating against each individual based upon the individual’s religious beliefs, weight, height, race, sex and etc. The Due Process Clause stated by the Cornell Law School website is defined as, "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation" (n.d, par. 1). When cases are brought before the Supreme Court, it is the job of the court to determine whether or not an individual’s rights have been infringed upon by law enforcement or by the lower courts. If in fact the Supreme Court finds that an individual’s rights have been infringed upon, they will take the necessary steps to impose retribution to that individual. Retribution is sometimes...
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...Madigan has created and made the priority of victim assistance a key service to not only victims but to responder’s as well. In assuring that the right training is given to each field in order to assist victims appropriately. Programs and Trainings available to the people of Illinois According to the Attorney General • The Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program (Direct financial assistance to innocent victims of violent crimes) • The Domestic Violence Fund (legal assistance funding, legal services to victims of domestic violence) • The Violent Crime Victim Assistance (VCVA) Program (Grants to victims & witness protection programs) • The Automated Victim Notification (AVN) System (allows crime victims throughout Illinois to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day via telephone, Web, or e-mail (Attorney General). • The Statewide Victim Assistance Program (provides services...
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...The War on Drugs: What is America Fighting For? Sandra Gailer COM/172 September 25, 2013 + The War on Drugs: What is America Fighting For? With the number of arrests having more than tripled in the past 25 years, and billions of dollars spent annually to fund the war on drugs, the United States (U.S.) should consider decriminalizing and regulating illegal drugs to reduce the number of people incarcerated and produce tax revenue from distribution. Since it was first declared by President Nixon in 1971 (Drug Policy Alliance, n.d.) the drug war proves to be causing America more harm than good. With no end in sight, the government should not be focusing on drug prevention but rather drug policy reformation. The US has been funding the war on drugs for decades. Although the intentions behind declaring the war are to help Americans, the reality is the war continues to be causing more harm than good. America has spent at least $1 trillion dollars on the war so far (Drug Policy Alliance, n.d.). In 2010 alone, the federal government spent over $15 billion dollars funding the war, that is at a rate of about $500 per second (Drug War Clock, n.d.). With the amount of debt increasing over a billion dollars every day, our government should be directing efforts towards creating revenue instead of continuing to spend money and increasing taxes. One way to accomplish generating revenue would be if some of the drugs that are considered illegal were decriminalized and regulated by the federal...
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...get Stitches Name Green River College Eng127: Writing in the Social Sciences Ariadne Rooney October 29, 2015 Snitches get Stitches Direct evidence is type of evidence that gives the jury a direct connection between the suspect and the crime scene, such as an eye witness. Eye witnesses do help convict guilty suspects but there are many instances where testimonies are altered to have a bias in order to receive an incentive or for some reason the testimony is recanted. This kind of incentivized lie is often referred to as a jailhouse informant, or a snitch. The jailhouse informant is used mostly in drug and murder cases and has been one of the largest contributions to a wrongful conviction and most judicial systems do not place proper policy to prevent this manipulation. This essay will highlight the history of the use and abuse of jailhouse informants, laws that prevent the misuse of snitches, and the many sides around the controversial issue. Historical Background As long as eye-witness testimonies have been regarded as a reliable source, they have been potentially unreliable. Rob Warden for The Northwestern University School of Law Center of Wrongful Convictions (2004) states that the history of the snitch dates back to our most rudimentary sense of law, predating the Pilgrims arriving to the New World. Although, the first documented case in the United States isn’t until 1819. This case involved two brothers, Jesse and Stephen Boorn, who were suspects of their...
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...Assignment B – Crime and Crime prevention ICT has greatly contributed to better crime prevention but has also increased some forms of crime. Many Internet criminals are using a number of different methods in order to take what they want from unsuspecting members of the public. There are multiple reasons why criminals commit crime via the Internet, however the most common crimes are the theft of money, the theft of identities or information and finally the damaging of others computers via methods such as viruses. Out of all of the crimes committed over the internet the theft of money from others is the largest due to a number of reasons, however the main reason is that its probably the easiest to do as more and more people are buying and selling products over the internet with the use of credit or debit cards. Criminals are easily able to access these details if members of the public aren’t careful with their details, for example if a member of the public puts their details into an unsecure website there is a great risk of a criminal obtaining this information. Crime prevention has been massively improved with the introduction of tracking devices, CCTV (Close Circuit Television), face recognition software and hacking which can, when used correctly, be used to trace the location or activity of a criminal. Personally, CCTV has never effected or helped me, but I have known people who have had their vehicle or important items stolen from vehicles; CCTV helped them to identify...
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...administration of criminal justice. The courtroom judge has authority, ruling of the law weighing objections from both sides, deciding on the admissibility of evidence, and disciplining anyone who challenges the order of the court. Prosecuting attorney has the job of representative of the people in state case against the defendant accused of committing criminal offenses. Defense counsel are trained lawyers who represent the accused as soon as possible after arrest and ensure the defendant civil rights are not violated during the process by the criminal justice system. Defense attorneys defend criminal defendants in the United States it can be a private attorney, court appointed, and a public defender lawyer. Bailiff is an armed law enforcement officer who ensures order in the courtroom, announce the judge’s entry into the courtroom, call witnesses, and prevent the escape of the accused. Bailiffs in federal courtroom are deputy U.S. marshal. Trial court administrator’s job is to facilitate the function of the courts in particular judicial districts of areas. Court reporter crate an accurate record of all that occurs during a trial, and the clerk of court duties extent pass the courtroom the Clark maintains all records of criminal case. An expert witness has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence. The courtroom works together so that the trails are speedy, and the issues are resolving between the prosecutors,...
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...National University FERGUSON, Mo. — The city of St. Louis — and the nation — are deeply divided over whether a police officer who killed an unarmed black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., should be charged with a crime. The law that determines when police can use deadly force generally gives officers considerable leeway in making that split-second decision about whether they need to kill to save themselves or others. Police officers are also automatically authorized, based on training in most states, including Missouri, to use deadly force if a suspect tries to grab the officer’s gun. Wilson has told investigators that Brown tried to get his gun during a scuffle in which Brown was reaching into Wilson’s patrol car. Law enforcement experts say the legal standard, established by two Supreme Court rulings from the 1980s, has made it hard for prosecutors to obtain convictions in cases of alleged use of excessive force. Experts say the high court rulings and Officer Darren Wilson’s account give investigators several reasons to find Wilson justified in shooting to kill 18-year-old Michael Brown. A teenager in Washington, D.C. named Michael Brown was shot dead after he allegedly flashed a knife to the police officers assigned in the area near Ferguson, causing his death (Flatow, 2014). Witnesses, however, tell that Brown was unarmed, and the police officers ruthlessly shot him six times on a Tuesday afternoon. Tensions and criticisms arose since the circumstances that were considered...
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...“pulling strings, nepotism or using an interceder to obtain benefits or to speed a process – usually in relation to authorities.” While wasta is a normal practice in the Middle East, therefore John was simply taking measures that were not out of custom. 2. Were John’s actions immoral? Unethical? Illegal? In short I believe that John’s actions were unethical, immoral, but not illegal. * Unethical - First, I see his actions as unethical. John used a bribe, a payment of a desirable gift to influence the official’s purchase decision. Wasta may be culturally normal, but it is still a form of corruption, which John likely knew. * Immoral – I believe that John’s ethics were immoral due to my personal set of ethics. I am not aware of John’s personal convictions, but with lack of better knowledge I believe John acted immorally. * Legal - Also, John received a bribe, his potential bonus or the lack thereof, as a payment. John has an interesting position as a UK resident. He does proceed with action due to the financial push by his superiors, but since there is not international law governing bribery he is acting legally. 3. Whose countries laws should John follow? John is required to abide by laws in which he is a citizen and that of the country he is currently in. 4. What are the ramifications of sending the caviar or not? If John sends the caviar then the short-term ramifications are great. John will likely obtain the deal, generate a hefty market share in the...
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...The case that it will be about is the Miranda V. Arizona case, which took place in February through March within 1966 the ruling, came out in June of 1966. In the ruling of the case of the case a five to four vote, which the decision went to Miranda v. Arizona in the case (Hendrie, Edward M, 1997). Q. the origins of where this case located Justice Tom C. Clark. The case of Miranda V. Arizona located, within the city and state of Phoenix Arizona the person name Ernesto A. Miranda. That came in this area as an Immigrant from his native country arrested and accused of sexual assault and kidnapping, which they took Miranda in for questing. They held in questing for almost two hours, which made him confessed to the criminal act to the officers. However when in questing is Amendments was violated the fifth and sixth that is the person has a right to keep their selves from incriminating his or herself also they have a right to legal representation. Once they had the confession, they go to court in which the confession used by the prosecutor as evidence with other items. Because of this, the ruling did not go in his favor, and he was to 20-30 years behind bars (Hendrie, Edward M, 1997). Q. Have it been any cases are like this which considered in the Supreme Court? Justice Tom C. Clark. There have been other cases like this California v. Stewart, Westover v. the United States, Virgira v. New York. With the cases, they were on the bases, of the defendants not legally told about...
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...Joshua C. Norton English 122 Nick Morris 6-8-15 I Spy Everyone There must be balance in the control that the government uses to protect the people without infringing on our privacy and fourth amendment rights. A discussion will be made to consider the advantages, and disadvantages of making the USA Patriot Act mandatory statue. As of now some of the patriot act has is under revision while other parts have been voted on and extended. To fully grasp why or why not the patriot act should become a permanent statue in American law. In order to fully understand the patriot act we must know the reason for its existence and the definition of what it is must be understood, to know that it is wrong and goes against our fourth amendment rights. Americans should be aware so that we can call out to congress to repeal the Patriot act. On October 26, 2001 an act of congress was signed into law by President George W. Bush known as the Patriot Act. It gives permission to law enforcement officers to search a home or business without the owner's compliance or knowledge. The extended usage of national security letters that allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to search and monitor telephone and e-mail communication and financial records without a court order; and the expanded access of law enforcement agencies to business records, including library and financial records (History.com). According to the Department of justice, the Patriot Act is set in place to use surveillance already...
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...There are several definitions of organized crime but there is not a definite one. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) definition of organized crime is as follows: Organized crime is “any group having some manner of a formalized structure and whose primary objective is to obtain money through illegal activities. Such groups maintain their position through the use of actual or threatened violence, corrupt public officials, graft or extortion, and generally have a significant impact on the people in their locales, region or the county as a whole” (Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), n.d.). Theories The following theories assist law enforcement and government official by showing how and why organized crime evolved. These theories give a better explanation as to why members of organized crime groups commit illegal acts. In a paper previously written by myself, the following was discussed: There are empirical and speculative theories that are applicable to organized crime and criminal behavior. The rational choice theory “first emerged in the mid-18th century and was once known as the classical theory” (Lyman & Potter, 2007, p. 61). This theory suggests that anyone who commits a crime do it on his or her own free will. These individuals also commit crimes after they have thought about the risks and consequences. According to Lyman and Potter (2007), there are two categories of deterrence theory. The first deterrence theory is the general deterrence theory...
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