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Sociological Evaluation of 2004 Australian Article (Police Brutality) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines an article written about an incident in Australia where police had beaten a suspect. The article is used as a springboard to discuss the nation of Australia and its people. How the people view the criminal justice system is the focus of this paper. No additional ... View Full Description
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Increased powers of private security firms »

Number of pages 6

A paper which considers the use of the private security industry in court proceedings and prisoner escorting, and the objections raised by the police to the increase in enforcement powers which the industry is expected to receive. Bibliography lists 7 sources View Full Description
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Four Questions In Criminal Law »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses racketeering and money laundering, four components of the U.S. criminal justice system, community-oriented policing and constitutional protection of prisoner rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Police Discretion »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines if police discretion should exist and the effects it has on the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Managing an Economy; Economic Policy Choices »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a scenario where the DP is growing at 1.5%, the inflation rate is between 1% and 2% and unemployment is increasing. The different options for stimulating the economy are considered along with the potential polices side effects. Measures considered include the reduction of interest rates, the reduction of tax rates ... View Full Description
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Police Profiling: »

Number of pages 30

This 30 page paper examines the different methods of police profiling. Furthermore, a history of the practice is provided as well as trends in this area. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Police Deviance: Chapter Summaries »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The law, which was originally created by the Greeks to temper man's inherent corrupt tendencies and regulate society's behavior, has been the staple of humankind's ability to subsist among itself. The writer discusses police deviance in an historical sense as well as how it applies today. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Recruiting Police Officers »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper discussing the specific problems of recruiting potential police officers and providing suggestions for creative marketing. Effective marketing has been shown to increase interest in a product or service, which is the reason that advertisers continue to budget for marketing efforts for their products and services. Whether the local area ... View Full Description
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Law Enforcement and the Media »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper which examines how law enforcement is portrayed by the media, how it affects the public’s perception of police departments, how several famous cases have been covered and the significance of racial and sexual prejudice. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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Accountability for the Nottinghamshire Police Force »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at the Nottinghamshire police department, as well as others, in defining and discerning accountability for this much criticized entity. Several examples are provided. Attention is paid to training as well as institutional racism. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Street Drugs in Jersey City »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper which has as its premise that this is a report for the Jersey City Police Department from a criminal justice expert pertaining to the problem of the ready availability of street drugs. The report, first of all, offers a statement of the problem, and then outlines what research has suggested ... View Full Description
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Ethics, Morality & Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that investigates the moral and ethical conduct of law enforcement officers. The writer differentiates between "moral" and "ethical" behavior on the part of these agents and discusses the ramifications of police behavior. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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Police Use of Force »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which provides a general overview of the topic, considers the way law enforcement officers use force, what might be considered as excessive or brute force by examining such high profile cases as the beating of Rodney King by members of the Los Angeles Police Department. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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A Selective History of Police Corruption »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper focuses on brutality and bribery as it looks at the long standing blue wall of silence. While the history of corruption is discussed, going back to Tammany Hall days, contemporary examples of problems in police departments are discussed in depth. Some studies are cited that look for causes of corruption. ... View Full Description
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The Medical Malpractice Cap Debate »

Number of pages 8

The medical malpractice cap has long been argued. Medical providers are being forced to move or walk out on their careers, and their patients, due to high insurance premiums. Attorneys believe high insurance premiums a cover up for faulty business strategy at the insurance companies, which should not affect a person’s right to file a ... View Full Description
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Capital Punishment as a Deterrent: A Research Proposal »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page research proposal provides three hypotheses concerning the deterrent effect of capital punishment. Ideas include issues pertinent to hate crimes and gender, as well as crimes committed in schools, the work place and against police officers. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Institutional Racism Within Law Enforcement: »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the problem of institutionalized racism, and how police officers specifically are affected. This paper highlights the many evidences of racism that continue to exist within law enforcement, despite claims to the contrary. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Comparative Political Systems - Terms »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper defines 12 terms: command economy, civil society, police state, social democracy, corporatism, economic nationalism, congress party, caste, multinational corporations, political institutionalization, ethnicity and Sharia courts. Bibliography lists 16 sources. View Full Description
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Stress in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of stress in the police force and who it may affect most. Both group and individual approaches are discussed. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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A Look at the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines several cases that consider the fourth amendment. One case looks at the fact that the hands of the police are tied in patting down suspects while another is too lenient in allowing officers to enter property. The discrepancies in how the Supreme Court looks at fourth amendment cases ... View Full Description
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Les Miserables/Theme of Injustice : »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that discusses the theme of political corruption and criminal injustice in Victor's Hugo's epic novel Les Miserables. Hugo uses the structure of his novel to condemn the unjust class-based structure of nineteenth-century French society, as this narrative demonstrates over and over again how police corruption and the societal structure subjects ... View Full Description
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Reframing Noninformational Matters »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Other than her immediate advisors or cabinet members, the Governor should seek advice from two very important sources of tangible input – as opposed to sterile statistics - where criminal activity and correctional facilities are concerned: community police chiefs and prison wardens. Additionally, representatives from such advocate groups as ... View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment/Workplace »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that presents an overview of sexual harassment case law and its implications, focusing on recent cases, such as Pennsylvania State Police v. Suders. The writer also outlines effective anti-sex-harassment policy that companies should initiated based on these findings as protection against litigation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Skolnick's take on the Personality of Police Officers »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the police officer and his personality. Skolnick's views are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Letter, Memo and Email Writing Exercises: Victim Service Unit »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper, which contains separate items consisting of a cover letter to the Mayor, a memo to the Police Commissioner and an email to all department personnel announcing a developmental meeting for the planned victim service unit. No sources listed. View Full Description
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Collective Bargaining in the Law Enforcement Profession »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines the impact of unionization in the public sphere of law enforcement, providing a brief history, advantages and disadvantages, and specifically considers how California police unions have been affected by collective bargaining. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Police Interrogations »

Number of pages 12

The Fine Line Between Proper and Improper This 12 page paper examines the issue in depth. Miranda, and what it has done to police investigations is a large part of this paper. Many cases and supreme court decisions are cited. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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THE SOCIAL AND PRIVATE BENEFITS OF ECONOMICS »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper examines social benefits and private benefits of economic decisions. The examples used are primarily public sector oriented, describing the benefits overall to an increased police force and better education. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Article Analysis; EU and US Tax and Subsidy Polices »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines and summarises an article that examines the relationship between the EU and the US regarding tax and subsidy polices and then considers how this can be interpreted in the broader context of the economies and policies. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Is a National Police Force a Good Idea? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the concept of a national police force. Both positive and negative elements are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Primary Functions of Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. Police are given a wide range of responsibilities in the criminal justice system, from directing traffic to solving homicides. For the most part their work is made up of three primary functions: order maintenance, law enforcement and service. This paper explains the importance of these functions and explains which function ... View Full Description
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THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: SWEDEN »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the criminal justice system in Sweden in comparison to the United States justice system. Issues analyzed include: police, courts, corrections, statistics, expenditures, trials, rights of defendants, and recommendations for both systems. Advantages and disadvantages are exampled and supported with quotes from texts of various experts. Subheadings throughout. Bibliography lists 8 ... View Full Description
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DIVERSITY AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper analyzes a formal, statistically tested, research based article on diversity training in the police department. Included in the analysis are identification of the problem and hypothesis. Relation to previous studies. Results and outcomes of the study and suggestions for further research. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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International Strategy in the Bosnian Conflict »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the different international strategies that were used in Bosnia as well as the more localised policies. Te writer considers how these polices may have fitted in with “the new world order” and the role of the US security assistance program. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Accuracy Of The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting System »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides a very brief historical overview of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The paper then explains and discusses the types of crime data the FBI collects for this program and how they obtain the data. The writer discuses the strengths and weaknesses of the system, including the fact that not all ... View Full Description
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POLICE INTERROGATIONS »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper deals with the implications that police interrogation methods are unconstitutional and are routinely violating the defendant's rights while being held in custody. Two high profile cases are examined for interrogation atrocities. Examples, quotes from Jacksonville, Florida case 'Murder on Sunday Morning'. Possible solutions offered. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Police Misconduct »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper deals with the topic of misconduct among law enforcement officers, unnecessary use of force and police review panels. This is an unfortunate but still occurring problem in many cities. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Urban Planning; A Comparison of Planning Permission Principles in the Netherlands and Italy »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the different frameworks and polices that control and guide urban development in these two European countries. The writer looks at the framework and considers the similarities and differences between these two countries and the role that culture may play. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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LAPD Chief Bernard Parks Resigns »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that provides a sequential overview of the events leading up the Chief of Police Parks resignation on April 22, 2002. The Chief was denied reappointment by the Commission. The mayor had also stated he would not support Parks' reappointment. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Careers in Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of careers in criminal justice. Police officer salaries are discussed in depth and future trends are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Undermining of Domestic Policies in the UK »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper agues that domestic polices in the UK have stagnated over the last half a century. The writer explains this statement, and then argues that the biggest influence in the undermining of these policies has not been globalisation, but membership of the European Union. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Case Of Jeremiah Mearday: Conflict Theory »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The case of Jeremiah Mearday, where two Chicago police officers were invested for wrongly beating an eighteen-year-old African American man, illustrates the extent to which the conflict theory has overtaken any ethical aspects of the city's approach to law enforcement. Inasmuch as this particular criminal theory espouses how one's ... View Full Description
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Police Pre-Employment Background Investigations and Psychological Testing »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper which examines the long-term results of these types of candidate screening as it pertains to successful employment of police officers. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Bloodimg/First Case of DNA Testing »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that evaluates British police performance in a 1980s murder case via the description of the case offered by Joseph Wambaugh's text, The Blooding. This case was the first murder case to use DNA testing. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Police Brutality Against Minority Populations: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses police brutality and how it relates to children, teens, blacks, foreigners, etc. This paper cites many specific examples to underscore the enormity of the problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Training and Development of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the training procedures implemented by the SPF, but also provides some information about the police force in general, as well as information about the nation's history. Singapore's controversial punishment methods are also explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Police Organization & Use of Force »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page research paper that examines the organizational characteristics of police training that is directed toward the use of force. The writer presents an extensive literature review before outlining the parameters of a hypothetical research project. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Policing Now and in the Future »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of policing today, how it came about, and what its future holds. Corruption and other problems are highlighted and the issue of recruitment is raised. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Nottinghamshire Police Authority »

Number of pages 8

An eight page paper which presents an overview of Nottinghamshire Police Authority, in terms of their past and current performance and the organisational changes which have been made as a result of government and PCA reviews. Bibliography lists 9 sources View Full Description
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The Impacts of Technology on Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page examination of the many ways in which technology has impregnated the criminal justice system. Everything from computerized police dispatch systems, criminal databases, to complex computer technology used in forensic applications has experienced a tremendous growth in criminal justice. This paper provides an overview of each with a more detailed discussion ... View Full Description
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