Criminalist Pete Evett is collecting fiber evidence from a murder scene. He notices fibers on the victim's shirt and trousers, so he places both of these items of clothing in a plastic bag. He also sees fibers on a sheet near the victim, so he...
Murder of Stephanie Crowe (1998) Please watch the following videos and answer the questions below in the discussion forum: The Confession The Confession - CBS News Who Killed Stephanie Crowe Who killed Stephanie Crowe? Michael Crowe Testifies in Richard Tuite Trial Michael Crowe testifies in Richard...
Documentation is an important form of crime scene work. What are the different forms of documentation? What are the types of photographs needed in documenting crime scenes? Why sketches are an important form of documenting crime scenes and the important elements that must be included...
Snyder v. Phelps, 462 US 443 (2011) involved members of the Westboro Baptist Church picketing at the funeral of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Snyder. Please read the decision by clicking on the case name. Review the facts of the case, the issue, the...
Affirmative defenses fall under the categories of justification and excuse. Answer these questions: 1) Discuss the legal and practical differences between a justification and an excuse. 2) What is needed for an insanity plea to be approved by the courts? 3) After Bernie was arrested for...
POLICY BRIEFS A policy brief is a concise summary of a particular issue, the policy options to deal with it, and recommendations on the best option. Policy briefs must deliver critical information to the stakeholders who can influence a specific policy. For assignment...
For this week’s assignment, you will examine the global criminal perspective of two types of transnational crimes. Chapter 2 in the text discusses domestic crime, transnational crime, and justice. Find additional credible sources to assist in your evaluation of international policing and investigative agencies’ attempts...
Regardless of industry, organizations are responsible to protect and secure their customers' information. Information management is the process of protecting an organization's data in terms of: Classification and handling. Privacy. Document and records management. Sensitive physical information. To reduce the risk of customer information being jeopardized, organizations often establish a...
In this creative writing assignment, you will take on the role of an advocate and analyze how federal and state powers interact in addressing public, health, and environmental issues. Utilize the First Amendment, your state constitution, and any other documents needed. Select a topic from the...
Now that you’ve reviewed the resources about the court system, you are familiar with the four purposes of punishment: deterrence, incapacitation, retribution, and rehabilitation. In this 350 word journal entry, address the following: Prioritize these four purposes of punishment. In your personal opinion, which of the four...