Essays and Research Papers on Law Enforcement

This 5 page report makes the argument that censorship of dangerous information on the Internet is an important consideration in preventing both domestic and foreign terrorist attacks. In particular, information regarding how to make a bomb is both harmful and dangerous and should be censored from the Internet. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of how U.S. borders are patrolled. Recommendations are made to tighten security, particularly in the wake of recent terrorist attacks. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper presents an argument against racial profiling, declaring it illegal and a violation of civil rights. The writer begins with a definition of racial profiling and civil rights. A literature review illustrates that as racial profiling has been used, it is ineffective, discriminatory and unconstitutional. The writer also points out that we ...

7 pages in length. The notion of community policing has become a necessary evil in today's ever-threatened global society. That criminal activity far surpasses law enforcement's ability to keep it in check is indicative of how vital community policing – "a partnership between the police and the community, sharing in the delivery of ...

This 6 page report discusses criminal intelligence analysis and how it utilizes certain fundamental analysis procedures in which a hypothesis is established, the events of the crime are reconstructed, possible other criminal connections are considered and then all aspects of the analysis are considered within the scope of known criminal activity or the networks of ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of terrorism in the United States. September 11th is highlighted but other forms of terrorism, including domestic terrorism, is also discussed. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at both sides of the issue in respect to the creation of a national identification card. The paper supports the idea. Statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the impact stress can have on police officers. The causes of stress are noted and a detailed discussion of their physiological and mental impacts is presented. These impacts can include symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Physiological problems are often accompanied by behavioral problems as well. ...

This 8 page report discusses the book “Trace Evidence” that details the tracking of the infamous “I-5 Strangler,” Roger Kibbe, in Sacramento, California, in the late 1980s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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 ...

This 10 page paper reviews the gun control issue in these states that have opposing views on the topic. Political variables and key players are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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.

This 5 page paper explores the causes of crime in our modern society. This paper examines the reasons people commit crimes, and cites a number of statistics to support these views. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the organization and the cultural climate of the RCMP. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) as the national policing force in Canada has grown in its organization and outreach capacities considerably since its formation in 1873. Originally formed to patrol the Prairie regions and establish relationships with the ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing motivational processes and the RCMP. Motivational processes used within corporate structures and within police structures are inherently different. Modern day corporate structures use motivational techniques which are based on rewards and increasing employee satisfaction which could range from increased responsibility, benefits, salary or more direct impact on actions ...

This 10 page paper consider the presence and manifestation of institutional racism in the UK police force. Issues discussed include the Stephen Lawrence enquiry, the treatment of minorities in custody and deaths as well as internal discrimination. The bibliography cites 18 sources.

4 pages in length. Several case decisions have made Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren a household name throughout the latter part of the twentieth century. One that was particularly pertinent to each and every American was Miranda v. Arizona, which ruled that anyone who is considered to be a criminal suspect must ...

This 6 page paper reports data on violent crime. There are four specific areas addressed. The first section discusses violence in America, in general. Next, is a discussion of violence among youth. The third topic is violence in schools and the last is violence in rural schools. The most recent data from the Federal Bureau ...

This 9 page examines different styles of leadership. Looking at the autocratic style, also known as directive, and the democratic style the traits of each style along with the advantages and disadvantages are discussed. These styles are then applied to the leadership and the targeted changes within the Western Australian Police Service. The bibliography cites ...

A 5 page paper which examines the profile of Glen Rogers, a serial killer. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper proves an overview of community police academies. Its beginning in Great Britain is duly noted but the paper concentrates on its existence in the U.S. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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

This 4 page paper looks at the stop and frisk procedure and whether it is administered fairly by police. This paper evaluates whether or not there is prejudice inherent in NJ police departments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the need and implementation of the SWAT team for city, suburb and rural areas in the United States. Funding, equipment, selection of officers are discussed. Bibliographpy lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper argues for the legalization of prostitution. Examples given. Quotes cited from sources. Bibliography lists 3 sources.