Essays and Research Papers on Intelligence

This 14 page paper defines and examines the concept of justice and applies it to law enforcement. The impact of 9/11 is fully explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 25 page paper. This paper begins with a historical overview of Affirmative Action in the U.S., laws, executive orders, intent and interpretation. The next section discusses what diversity hiring really means and includes some examples of private sector companies and their efforts towards diversity. The differences between affirmative action and diversity are explained. ...

A 3 page argument that partial reallocation of the funds that are customarily used in the law enforcement/criminal justice arenas to apprehend and imprison drug and alcohol abusers for their transgressions is necessary. These funds could be no more appropriately used than through well designed and implemented drug and alcohol treatment programs.

A nine page paper which looks at the way in which law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system could reassess their priorities in terms of dealing with organised and local crime, with particular reference to drug trafficking and drug abuse. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that presents a cover letter for the position of instructor or assistant professor in the Criminal Justice Department of a local community college. In this case, the applicant has 15 years experience as a law enforcement officer and will be earning his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice this year. Tutorial comments are ...

This paper is a review of a recent study performed among law enforcement officials in a Midwestern town concerning under what circumstances an arrest is likely to be made in a domestic violence event. The paper offers a critical review on the study itself, and offers additional insight.

A paper which considers the role of private security forces with relation to both the police force and the community as a whole, and investigates how they can be effectively integrated in law enforcement and community policing initiatives.

This 12 page paper consider s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) or (CTH) and critically discusses how this section of legislation and cases such as Bunning v Cross (1978) 141 CLR 54 and Ridgeway v Queen (1995) 129 AR 41 impact on operational investigations and their officers. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate points ...

This 5 page essay looks at the importance of allowing law enforcement to pursue criminals under virtually any circumstances, even if the situation could 'potentially' endanger public safety. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the use of new technology in law enforcement. It is argued that these things impede the rights of citizens. Bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of search and seizure as it applies to vehicles. This paper is based on two fictional scenarios but calls upon case law involving searches of vehicles when those searches were no predicated on the fact that a vehicle is readily mobile. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines successful community problem solving as it relates to law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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.

A 12 page research report that utilizes scholarly literature on this topic to demonstrate the legitimacy of the position that, while criminal profiling is not always 100 percent accurate, it is a legitimate and valuable tool for law enforcement officers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page paper that discusses how contitutional laws, case law, training and internal programs all determine how and when deadly force should be used. It also discusses other influences on deadly force, such as psychological implications, investigations, public opinion, and general ostracism of those who resort to deadly force, including ostracism by ...

A 6 page paper answering two questions addressing law enforcement. The first requires identification of the primary functions of law enforcement. The second asks for identification of policing styles and a determination of which is best. The paper concludes that the community approach is the best route, because it involves members of ...

A 4 page research paper that looks at the need for cultural competency among law enforcement officers and then examines two proposed strategies that can aid law enforcement in regards to domestic violence and sexual violence among Spanish-speaking communities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The LAPD has not faired well in appearance or application by being the media's focal point of late. What is particularly noteworthy about this perception is how one does not always know where the law separates from the criminal, inasmuch as officers have been caught on tape displaying behaviors ...

A 10 page paper on the problem of police corruption. Social, educational, and political reforms are discussed as are the rights of all citizens to be treated fairly by law enforcement agents and how to go about ensuring that officers obey the same laws that they are paid to enforce. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses the reality of law enforcement versus the fictional accounts seen on TV, such as in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

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.

This 15 page paper evaluates the problem of sex offenders that are released into the community. Megan's law along with similar legislation is discussed in depth. The problem of impinging on offenders' rights, as well as these laws having the opposite of the intended effect, are issues included. Statistics regarding recidivism are relayed. The paper ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that reports on the national debate of a few years ago concerning whether or not airline pilots should be armed (in light of the events of 9/11). The writer discusses the debate, giving reasons both pro and con and reports on the passage of a law allowing pilots to carry ...

6 pages in length. The criminal justice system operates from two different sets of rules: one mandated by the Constitution and another both self-imposed and under the radar. For example, the presence of law enforcement provides retailers with a temporary sense of security; when police are having lunch in a particular restaurant, the ...