Law

Can a serial killer or mass murderer be legally sane? What should be done with serial killers and mass murderers? Support your answers with evidence from the text and outside sources. Discussion Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Criterion Score Content 11 points Meets All of the Following Expectations Response to the initial question is complete, concise, and reflects an understanding of the key issues presented in the assigned reading for the group.  Information and opinions are backed up by citing our textbook as well as other sources. 9 points Almost All of the Expectations are Met 7 points Some of the Expectations are Met 5 points Very Few, If Any, of the Expectations are Met / 11 Response 4 points Meets All of the Following Expectations Responses to peers identify strength, pose questions or offer new information to extend the discussion. 3 points Almost All of the Expectations are Met 2.5 points Some of the Expectations are Met 2 points Very Few, If Any, of the Expectations are Met / 4 Rubric Total Score Total

Technology Cybercrime may be the greatest threat to domestic security in the United States for the foreseeable future.  List the current threats cybercrimes pose to Americans and anticipate other crimes that may be issues you will be dealing with as criminal justice professionals over the next few decades.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you include the following:  Who is Robert Peel and what is his significance related to policing? Describe an event that occurred in the Political Era of Policing. How do you feel it has impacted policing today? Explain what changed in policing during the Professional Era. Explain the police crises of the 1960s. Describe at least two developments in policing since 1970. Include at least five references other than the textbook. Also include in text citations along with the references. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment.

Critically assess the role of rational choice theory in the pursuit of situational crime prevention

Should community corrections or institutional corrections be expanded and why? Papers should be 5 pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and have at least five references.  Follow APA formatting!!

In reference to the three strikes laws regarding habitual offenders depending on what criminologist you speak with you will get a variety of answers.  One theory is based on a study that those inmates who served 25 to 30 years in prison showed a significant reduction in recidivism.  In other words, getting older is a deterrent.  Since we have several police officers in this class, think for a moment and ask yourselves, how many youths do you arrest vs offenders over say 60?  So here are a few questions.  #1 do the three strikes laws work, especially compared to the financial cost to the taxpayers.  Texas has a life without parole provision.  Or, does serving 25 to 30 years for the majority of habitual offenders make more sense?  In 2008, according to the book 140,095 prisoners were LWOP which represents  400% increase since 1984 during the beginning of the cocaine epidemic.  If you had the power to write all of the laws, would you keep 3 strikes laws or change them.  What specific category would you give LWOP?  For example, should sex offenders have a 3 strike law with LWOP?  Thoughts???

Describe the role of the crime analyst in solving crimes and identify various crime analysis strategies they may utilize. In addition, define the concepts of Intelligence Applications in Law Enforcement. Using double spaced, 12 pt font size, and common font style (Times New Roman). APA format (most recent edition) is required of all Summary Paper assignments, including a cover page, in-text citations, and a full reference list. If tables, charts or images are used an Appendix is required. 2-3 pages of content maximum.

Assess the nature of stalking via the internet. Identify and examine the mechanism and characteristics of cyberstalking and legislation targeting stalking. Some ideas to bring up may include cyber bullying, free speech vs stalking/bullying, online harassment causing suicides, “swatting” incidents, etc

Does labeling/societal reaction cause crime?  In order to answer this question, you must explore labeling/societal reaction theory in relation to concepts, assumptions, and elements of the theory.  Then provide your answer with support from relevant examples.

In 3-4 paragraphs, reasearch and discuss the requirements needed to become a Probation Officer in your state. What are the requirements for Parole Officers? NEW YORK CITY