Hispanics, and since 9/11, people from the Middle East have been subjected to higher instances of investigative detentions, searches, traffic stops, etc. By definition, "racial profiling" occurs when a law enforcement officer questions, stops, searches, arrests, or investigates and individual because the officer holds a prejudicial notion that members of that person's racial or ethnic group have a greater likelihood than the rest of the population to commit the sort of crime the officer is investigating
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From Arrest To Adjudication American International University CRSJ101 10/21/2012 Katisha Howard Abstract There are different types of search warrants. In this presentation I will talk about the different types of search warrants. Also I will discuss the process of the search warrant how it is sought and issued. I also will talk about what is probable cause. As well as the standards that is met by probable cause. A search warrant is a court order that allows a law enforcement agency to search
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innocent person. Due to modern technology, we now know the direct truth and can determine who is at fault. In Tallahassee, Florida, a woman being arrested for driving under the influence leads into a traumatic and physical arrest. The article also includes the full arrest caught on the dashboard camera. In this article, the author shows the lack of competency and structure displayed by the Tallahassee Police Department which leaves this investigation open for debate. In the early morning of
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even though Zimmerman clearly stated that he pulled the trigger on Trayvon he was not arrested at the time of the crime. As we all know that is stereotyping and being racist just assuming that a young black male just walking back to his father’s house from a corner store to buy a couple things should be classified as unsafe and possibly on drugs? It is time America wakes up to reality of life and see that some unpredictable so called neighborhood watchman that had possession of a firearm took his
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guilty a warrant will be signed by the judge and now officers have every right to search anything you own and meaning any evidence found against the victim will be used in court. Therefore, after the search and having the suspect now officers can arrest and take into custody. Once arrested, a suspects liberty is at stake, but will also be protected by the communities say. Pg.109. Now that you have the suspect in custody depends on what state that there is a time limit in order to see a judge before
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Unit 17: Police Powers in the Public Services Assignment 1- Powers of Arrest P1 In the police force there are two different types of arrest that police officers can perform this can either be with or without a warrant. Arrest with a warrant A warrant will be issued under the section 1 of Magistrates Court Act (1980). A warrant is a document which is granted through the magistrates court this is because they need to know if the crime is worthy and it is applied for by the police so that
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Annotated Bibliography Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Newman, D. J., & Anderson, P. R. (1989). Introduction to criminal justice (p. 45). New York: Random house. In their book, Newman and Anderson bring to our attention crime rates, crime control theories and policies, the justice system in an organization. The authors also explore the steps in the criminal justice system. They list the steps that should be followed in detecting crime. They also outline the various steps
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members shout at there, they never think about their safety. They always think that their privacy is most important. So when the policemen come to arrest them, they are saying it’s our privacy, but what about their safety? When the member is arrested all will talk about that, then the member and the member’s family will be embarrassed to go out of their houses. So whether the person is a member or an ordinary they should think about safety. Secondly for instance when a person is walking in a road they
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Crime Rate versus Arrest Rate CJA/204 December 10, 2012 Judge Troy Webber The most common error involving the relationship between crime rates and arrest rates occurs when the statistics claimed have been contradicted by the factual information readily available. Another common error, whether intentional or accidental, is to compare the raw number of reported crimes without adjusting for the expected baseline of the crimes that were committed. Not adjusting for this happens consistently
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out and started getting questioned. Will never seemed to get the first question right. The officer ‘s question was “ what’s your name” and Will proceeded to lie 4 different times, saying 4 different names. The officers then placed both boys under arrest for being under the influence/possession of alcohol. Willingly and without resisting, Hart was placed in hand cuffs and put in the back of the cop car, however the belligerent Will was “swaying,” which in the police officer’s mind means that he was
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