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Community Policing In Higher Education »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The role of community policing in higher education reflects a critical component of today's campus environment; not only has it become necessary to provide this heretofore unwarranted protection but within the ever-growing boundaries of campus issues, it has also become the conduit between a successful academic atmosphere and the students ... View Full Description
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The Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that describes each component in the criminal justice system, i.e. police, courts, etc.), and how these components interact. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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DISCRETIONARY POWER AND THE POLICE »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper gives a fictional account of a police encounter in which discretionary force was used against a suspect. The history of discretionary force is discussed as well as an 'above the law' outlook toward law enforcement. Quotes and examples given. Bibliography lists 3 source. View Full Description
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN SINGAPORE »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper gives a details description of the structure of the Singapore police force and compares it to the United States. Also compared are issues of crime and punishment, and crime statistics for both countries. Criminal courts and procedures are compared and contrasted as well as definitions of reasonable force. Bibliography lists 3 ... View Full Description
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Measuring the Effect of Arbitration on Wage Levels: The Case of Police Officers »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper is a research review on an article regarding the title subject, arbitration on wage levels in the case of police officers. This paper will present the source, hypothesis, the technique used, as well as observations and conclusions as provided by the article. View Full Description
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The Diallo Case and Crime in New York City »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reviews an editorial on the Diallo case which appeared after the verdict was read. The Diallo case involved a Haitian immigrant who was erroneously shot by police as he stood in the vestibule of his apartment building. The four officers who were indicted were found not guilty on all charges. ... View Full Description
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The Effects of Stress on Police Officers »

Number of pages 5

In 5 pages, the author discusses the effects of stress on police officers including alcoholism, domestic violence, suicide and death during duty. Bibliography includes 7 sources. View Full Description
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Uses of Hypnosis »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the subject and highlights how it is used by medical professionals as well as in behavior modification industries. Controversial uses are noted such as in the case of past life regression and by police to jog a witness's memory. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Lizzie Borden & O. J. Simpson / A Comparison Between the Investigations »

Number of pages 7

In 7 pages, the author makes a comparison between the Lizzie Borden and O. J. Simpson investigations, looking at the police evidence, the cities in which the crimes were committed and public opinion of the cases. Bibliography lists 8 sources. PClb&oj.wps View Full Description
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Affirmative Action & The Detroit Police Department »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page research paper outlining the results of an affirmative action program implemented in the Detroit police department in the mid-1970s. Stresses that the current successes of affirmative action policies, which are no longer in effect, could be lost without continued vigilance to maintain the current racial composition of the force. One ... View Full Description
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Police Use of Force Analyzed »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page research paper examines the issue of police use of force, from both a legal and public perspective. Specifically explored are pros and cons of the use of force by law enforcement, with particular attention paid to New Jersey case law. Bibliography lists 14 sources. View Full Description
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Book Review / Pierce R. Brooks - 'Officer Down - Code Three' »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses 'Officer Down Code Three' and shares the insights of this writer regarding the book. Numerous insights are offered regarding the larger world of police work and commented on as a part of the report. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Police & Community / Crime Prevention In The Inner-City »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page proposal to incorporate the efforts of citizens and police to fight crime in a Northeastern drug-infested city. Anti-parole programs, stricter truancy policies, cooperation with homelessness assistance agencies, etc; are among the many ideas explained. The emphasis in this paper is that making arrests is not nearly as important as preventing crime from ... View Full Description
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Public Administration / Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper on the changes in public administration theory and its application to law enforcement. Particular attention is paid to the ideal and effectiveness of community policing. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Miranda Rule »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the merits of the 1966 Miranda Rule. Miranda v. Arizona (384 U.S. 436) was a landmark Supreme Court case that dramatically affected police investigations, particularly in the definition and scope of the terms 'detention' and 'custody,' as well as protection against self-incrimination. Recent criticisms of Miranda fail to take into ... View Full Description
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Geoffrey Parker’s “The Military Revolution: Military Innovation and the Rise of the West, 1500-1800” »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses the fact that the key to the success of the West in creating global empires between 1500 and 1750 was dependent on the technological improvements in the ability to wage war. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Town Meeting / Community Issues »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. This report covers the topics of a municipal township meeting and some of the key issues raised concerning youths and the community, police work, and budgeting concerns. The writer points out how especially concerned members present were about tax-related issues. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Mexico - A Hot Spot in a Cold War »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that focuses on Mexico's role in the cold war. Among issues discussed is the 1968 incident of Mexican police brutality toward protesting students in Mexico City and how this incident was misrepresented to both the Mexican public and Mexico's contacts in foreign affairs. Included is an analysis of the ... View Full Description
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Knock & Announce Rule »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research/discussion paper that argues that police officers should not have to abide by the knock and announce rule when entering residence where they believe there is a dangerous felon or a drug offender. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Searching A Non-Mobile Vehicle »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that looks at case law governing police search procedure in regards to non-mobile cars. The writer argues that case law that pertains to curtilage is applicable and several relevant cases are cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Search and Seizure: In Custody Searches »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of search and seizure and the Fourth Amendment protections surrounding it. The author explores a fictional scenario of a potential witness that is taken into custody for parole violation. Eight days after he was arrested and his clothing inventoried and stored the police deciding to search it for evidence. ... View Full Description
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The Knapp Commission: Organized Crime and Police Corruption »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page exploration of the link between organized crime and police corruption. The author explains the reasons behind the formation of the Knapp Commission. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Overland HRM Case Study »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines a cash study concerning international culture clashes and suggests three polices changes to increase the understanding and efficient operation of the company justified with the use of Hofstede’s model and consideration of general motivation theory. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Utilizing COPPS Philosophy And SARA Method To Address Street Racing And Underage Drinking Problem »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Proactive, prevention-oriented approaches are far superior - and generate far greater results - than the conventional method law enforcement has utilized for centuries. The extent to which the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) philosophy works in tandem with the SARA method (scanning, analysis, response and assessment) is ... View Full Description
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Police Patrol And The Death Penalty »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the pros and cons of extra police patrol, as well as both sides of the death penalty. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment in the Police Department »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses a case of sexual harassment within a police department and what the superior's response should be; it also discusses the ethics of lying during an investigation. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Informants: Inside, Periphery And Outside Targets »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Without the help of informants, it is likely that police investigations would suffer to a great extent in light of the tremendous advantage such purveyors of information bestow upon law enforcement activity. From anonymous to citizen to professional to criminal, informants are comprised of various types of individuals who ... View Full Description
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The Law Enforcement Profession and the Process of Collective Bargaining with (Emphasis on California) »

Number of pages 32

A 32 page paper which examines the impact of unionization in the public sphere of law enforcement, retracing its history, exploring advantages and disadvantages, and specifically considers how various California police unions have been affected by collective bargaining, including the failed Proposition 75 initiative of 2005. Bibliography lists 20 sources. View Full Description
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Police Administration And Organization In The United States »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how the hierarchy of law enforcement is essential to the overall administrative and organizational objectives of police departments throughout the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Administrative Position Paper: Excessive Force »

Number of pages 13

13 pages in length. The writer discusses how excessive force is often the result of insufficient minority presence on the police staff and the product of racial intolerance. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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HRM Case Study; Erroneous New Policies »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student were a company wants to introduce some highly discriminatory recruitment policies and create a low trust environment with a high level of performance checks and constant communication. The paper discusses why the policies are wrong; the impact they may have and then ... View Full Description
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Police Culture »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines police culture in America and throughout the world. The concept is defined and explored. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Importance of the Investigator as Witness »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines how police investigators should be interviewed. The importance of these witnesses is highlighted and techniques are shared. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Bill of Rights and Law Enforcement Procedures »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the question of whether or not the Bill of Rights unfairly inhibits law enforcement personnel from investigating and prosecuting crimes and argues that since 9/11, the Bill of Rights had been made largely irrelevant and the police given powers that are, in actuality, far too broad. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Security in Haiti »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the violence in Haiti and what can be done about it, with specific reference to the airport, seaports, police department and Department of Homeland Security. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Organizational Management 4 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering two discussion questions in police administration. The first discusses legal prohibitions against sexual harassment; the second discusses hiring decisions. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Organizational Management 1 »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper responding to the questions of the first assignment of a distance criminology course, addressing management practices within police departments and racial profiling as it applies to traffic stops. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of Law and Order »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the role of law and order in society. The paper starts by considering the purpose of law and order policies, the paper then looks at issues of accountability and how these relate to the law in UK, incldung the mechanisms to hold the police to account. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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School Violence: Should Community Policing Be Used? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines school violence. A case that is 50 years old is referenced along with other facts. The idea that schools should not be staffed with police officers is supported. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Human Rights Violations in the United States »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines several cases of police brutality. How they relate to human rights as suggested by the United Nations is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Admissible Evidence »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses how police and the judiciary work to make certain that evidence secured from a crime scene is admissible at trial. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Mythological Aspects of Police Discretion »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines several myths about policing and constructs ten scenarios to illustrate how officers might use their own discretion in dealing with them. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Police Personality »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper argues that there is a police personality. Various examples are provided. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Role of the Police Officer »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines four roles played by police officers: The crime fighter, the social agent, the law enforcer and the watchman. Each of the roles are described. No bibliography. View Full Description
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An Overview of the Field of Criminology »

Number of pages 26

A 26 page paper which defines criminology and examines such definitive issues as crime in the modern world, violence and vocational patterns, juvenile delinquency, addiction, crimes of violence, criminal careers, organized crime, white-collar crimes, critical issues in crime causation, the nature of punishment and law enforcement, police courts and penal code. Bibliography lists 7 ... View Full Description
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Privacy Rights - New Jersey State Troopers »

Number of pages 7

This 7-page paper discusses issues of privacy in the workplace, and argues that police officers have a lessened expectation of privacy than the general public because of the nature of their work. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Law and Procedure 4 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering two discussion questions. The first addresses police right to arrest an individual based on where he is, the time of day and his general appearance. The second considers the legal definitions of entrapment, including subjective and objective tests established by the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ... View Full Description
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Police Role Descriptions in Media »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines four articles found at a particular web site. Using four descriptions of officer roles submitted by a student, the paper evaluates media's participation in distorting the police officer image. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Open System: The Most Effective Model For The Typical Criminal Justice Agency »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. American criminal justice has experienced a metamorphosis of organizational approach that transformed it from what used to be a closed system to one that is open and significantly more community interactive. As such, this move toward a more synergistic relationship with external forces has helped to mold law enforcement ... View Full Description
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Minor In Possession »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Martin Rudy has been charged with Minor in Possession (M.I.P.), a charge that brings with it a citation written by a police officer for the infraction of being under legal drinking age and getting caught with alcohol in his possession, ownership or control. However, the burden of proof rests ... View Full Description
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