Criminology

analyze the reasons for the decline of the manufacturing sector and the reasons for the tremendous growth in the service sector

selecting a social, political, or professional topic that interests you. What is the issue and why is it important to yourself and/or others? Why are you interested in the topic? What is the topic’s significance What are the various views and opinions about your topic? Are there any relevant or interesting facts or ideas associated with your topic?

Students are to complete a research paper pertaining to a theory in criminology of the students choice. All research papers must be typed and single-spaced using a #12 Times New Roman Font with 1″ margins on the sides, top, and bottom pages. All papers must have a title page that includes college name, course name and number, a semester of assignment, students name, assignment title, and date paper is submitted. The paper must also have a separate reference page. The paper length is 5 total pages that include the title and reference pages. Omissions will result in grade reductions. A minimum of 2 references must be used and your textbook is allowed to be used as one of your references. References are to be listed using APA format. Textbook and articles (newspaper/magazine/internet sources) qualify as acceptable references. However, Wikipedia will not qualify as an acceptable source. The research paper is to be submitted as WORD or PDF attachment under the assignment tab. Research papers are due on or before July 19th, 2020. The following are examples of topics for the research paper: How rational choice influences or deters crime, The link between genetics and crime according to trait theory, Crime according to strain theory, Social disorganization and how it can lead to criminality, The association between social structure and crime, and how deviance or labelling theory can lead to antisocial activity.

Include your name, student number, course number, course title and unit number with your writing assignment.  • Begin each writing assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type).  • Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e., an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion).  • Responses must be typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size.

3.1 Discussion: Social Factors in Violent Crime Many social factors can contribute to violent crime. Issues of poverty, general economic inequality, and inequality based on ascribed characteristics such as race may all have an impact on the prevalence of violent crime. In 2015, 69.7% of all persons arrested were white and 26.6% were black (FBI, 2016a). African Americans made up 38% of the prison population (Federal Bureau of Prisons, 2016). Social factors such as different opportunities and different legal representation may account for this disproportionate representation. Rural communities have been considered safer from violent crime, but a large metropolitan city may have a higher prevalence of violent crime due to areas of increased poverty. When looking at violent crime statistics, it is important for a forensic psychology professional to look at the social factors that contribute to violent crime. In this Discussion, you analyze the UCR to determine what social and cultural factors might explain the prevalence of violent crime.  To prepare for this Discussion: Review Learning Resources. Locate the UCR data concerning violent crime by race, gender, and population. Select a population (city or county) to analyze data for the Discussion. Provide the name and population demographics (race, gender) of the city or county you selected. Provide the violent crime statistics (prevalence and rate) by race and gender of both the victim and the offender. Explain the socioeconomic factors that may affect the prevalence and rate of violent crime in the population you selected. Explain any cultural norms that may contribute to violent crime. Support your post with references to the Learning Resources and other academic sources. For more information on Violent Crime read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violent_crime

Please provide an initial post that is 2-3 paragraphs in length (worth 10 points).  Please respond to two of your classmates (worth 5 points each). Discuss the degrees of larceny/theft in your state and what elements need to be present to be charged with the crime?

Since 2010, law enforcement agencies in America have been using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to locate criminal activity in America. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution deals with search and seizure issues. Americans are generally protected from unreasonable search and seizure without a search warrant having been issued by a magistrate. Share your responses to the following points: Define Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and discuss how these vehicles are used by law enforcement agencies. Identify how drones are used currently and by which agencies. Discuss how states are reacting to the prospect of using drones to collect evidence. Explain your opinion on whether a search warrant is required before a drone can be flown over or near the private property for the purpose of obtaining evidence of criminal activity. Discuss the other legitimate uses of drones as a law enforcement resource.

Discuss the crime of extortion. What is the criminal act element required for extortion? What is the criminal intent element required for extortion? What could a potential defense to extortion be? Provide examples. The paper must be 1-2 pages. For more information on Extortion read this:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extortion

Discuss burglary. What is the criminal act element required for burglary? What is the criminal intent element required for burglary? What are the attendant circumstances required for burglary due Wednesday morning 

 Some commentators have questioned the ability of visual evidence to bring about substantial reform in the conduct and character of police despite wide distribution on social media. Do you agree with this assessment? How has visual evidence made an impact on policing? How has it not?  For more information on Visual Evidence  read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anecdotal_evidence