Essays and Research Papers on Intelligence

An 8 page paper which explains what global positioning systems are, how they work, and their uses from archeological to emergency rescue and life-saving. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the application of 'game theory' to the national defense function of espionage. Espionage, the spy game, and counter intelligence has evolved from the world of James Bond and 'The Saint' to the world of Ted Turner, Bill Gates, and Steve Case. Bibliography lists nine sources.

In 12 pages, the author discusses the psychological outlook of stress that police officers have on the job. Free Sample Roman Numeral Sentence Outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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. ...

This 7 page paper examines the process of street crime investigation in a new light. Modern technology augments setting, surveillance, eye witness, evidence, interrogation, and court room drama techniques. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Ethics training in police academy and in-service instruction curricula remains one of the most difficult of subjects to teach effectively. In spite of this, in recent years ethics training has become a prominent part of police academy training. This paper focuses on why whistle-blowing can be good for the ...

8 pages in length. The writer discusses the negative public perspective of the Los Angeles Police Department. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

(6 pp) The United States government agency with the name Secret Service has a very open mission - protect the President. He has continued to do that duty with dedication since before the Civil War. Globilization and current politics have presented new and difficult areas for this agency. Bibliography lists 5 ...

(6 pp) Focusing on "hot topics" is an accepted way to generate interest for criminal justice research, to secure grants, to conduct research, and to publish papers. While research methods are often thought of as a stand-alone topic, an argument can be made for the importance of incorporating policy analysis, program planning, and evaluation ...

This 5 page paper looks at community policing as well as at why police brutality and corruption are still a part of the force. Several examples are noted. Theories are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages in length. In determining whether there is a need for the use of professional security guards, there are several other questions which must first be answered as well. Does one need a contractual or proprietal type security guard? Are these necessarily professionally trained personnel? And is one type more effective than another? This professional ...

This 12-page-paper presents a discussion of the story of the infamous Boston Strangler. His victims, the confession, his death and the evidence that he may not have been the strangler after all.Bibliography lists six sources.

A 5 page review of "Crime Fighter", the story of one man's efforts to effect change in the New York City Police Department. Outlines the authors theories and innovations in reducing the crime not only of his city but in New Orleans where his programs were also implemented. No additional sources are listed. ...

6 pages in length. What possesses able-bodied individuals to illegally steal parking spaces from those who truly need the special location? For many, it is the opportunity to expedite the tedious job of parking; for others, it is a subconscious test to see just how far they can push the system. While ...

9 pages in length. By learning to interrogate child witnesses effectively and appropriately, police officers will be able to garner not only more correct information from the witness but will be able to do it with the least amount of mental angst to the child. However, in order to gather appropriate information in the consideration of interrogation, it is ...

(9 pp) Thesis: Immigration policies support the integrity and family values of our democracy; they must not be restricted . Bibliography lists 10 sources.

(6 pp) The U.S. isforced to confront international relationships in a way that varies from the patterns of the past. President Clinton's rhetoric during the 1992 electoral campaign recognized these developments, and it is important to consider how this awareness, or change in attitude may influence administration policy. Management of the CIA and the ...

This 5 page position paper examines problems at the NYPD and addresses solutions. The paper concludes that the justice department should oversee the police force. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper delves into the phenomenon where suspects seemingly possess superhuman strength. What causes this, and how police handle such incidents, is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

"To protect and to serve" is the motto of police departments everywhere, but just how true is it anymore? This 5 page paper explores the issue of discretion as it applies to instances of police brutality. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

(6 pp) Our classroom-generated assignment asks us to determine the nature of the crime in our community. In order to do that the Uniform Crime Report, which has been in place since the 1940's we will need the number of crimes reported to the police, the crimes cleared by arrest, and the ...

This 6 page report discusses the events surround the May 13,1985, bombing by Philadelphia of a home at 6221 Osage Avenue. The bomb was supposed to open a hole so tear gas could be dropped inside the house where members of MOVE lived. The bomb started a fast-moving and raging fire that quickly spread out of control, killing five ...

(6 pp) In many historical studies of crime women are show as victims of crime more than they are shown as the criminal. Unfortunately this is an appropriate portrayal of reality in our society. The author will examine some of the background of this troubling issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page report discusses cocaine and the coca plant, Erythroxylum coca. The plant itself is native to South America where it has been cultivated since the time of the Incas. Most of the world's coca grows in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru. Although the illegal cocaine market has changed coca production in a fundamental way, traditional legal uses of the plant ...

This 20 page paper consider the pattern of human rights abuses in Northern Ireland. Striating with an historical view the paper traces the patterns of this behaviour. The writer also used numerous, fully cited cases, to illustrate the points raised and the different type of human rights abuse that occurred. The bibliography cites 9 sources. ...