Essays and Research Papers on Law Enforcement

5 pages in length. Criminal profiling – which is defined as "the application of psychological theory to the analysis and reconstruction of the forensic evidence that relates to an offender's crime scenes, victims and behaviors" (Clemens, 1998, p. 27) – is both a fascinating and challenging career whose popularity has growing exponentially with media ...

This 3 page paper looks at police brutality as well as a sense of institutional racism in police departments of America. Several examples are given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper. Using the description of a city provided by the students, the writer discusses establishing a criminal justice planning office. Topics include the purpose and goals of such an office, the need for the office, where the office would fall in the city's government structure, personnel, budget, and anticipated sources of ...

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the changing paradigms for criminal investigations. This paper considers the factors that are currently influencing the way in which investigations are being conducted, and proposes a change towards an intelligence-based, or experiential, investigation paradigm. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 7 page overview of the importance of DNA analysis in criminology. The creation of a nationwide database would make this technology even more helpful in solving both new and old crimes. The author explores the possibilities presented by, and the controversy surrounding, mandatory DNA testing for those convicted or even suspected of crimes. ...

This 5 page paper discusses the changes which have occured in the private security industry since the bombings in 2001. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

13 pages in length. "Racism is transmitted both through the unconscious use of racist stereotype as well as through white people's refusal to think about the power of their own place in the world" (Elder, 1998, p. 26). The unfortunate set of circumstances that led to the death of Aboriginal youth TJ Hickey ...

A 12 page paper that discusses a hypothetical criminal intelligence unit. The author does so by presenting research and information about a number of established criminal intelligence units in the U.S. Topics discussed include: underlying philosophy, mission statement, purpose, categories of intelligence collected, responsibilities, cooperation with other agencies, management, staffing, training and performance evaluation. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper examines GIS as a technology that may be useful in averting terrorism. How GIS is used, and may be used in avoiding and analyzing terrorism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper and companion to a PowerPoint presentation discussing the findings of the research report, KScrimVictSrvcs.rtf. This is a presentation to department personnel, explaining to them what the researcher found and asking for their input in the design of the town’s own victim service unit. The paper consists of a “planning ...

This 6 page paper examines the case of this Australian serial killer. The use of profilers is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 28 page paper chronicles the JonBenet Ramsey murder case beginning with an overview of the case, including comments about the media frenzy and an outline of the mistakes the police made. The next section presents the 'evidence' of the case, including excerpts from the 911 call made by the mother, a chronology of the ...

This 6 page paper looks at embezzlement, particularly as it involves large firms. How a federal investigation is launched is examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the police officer and his personality. Skolnick's views are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines an article by this author that looks at the Policeman's personality. Several facts about officer conduct and personality are discussed. This short paper is broken down into three sections at the request of the student. No additional sources cited.

This 10-page paper provides an overview about what the state of Texas is doing to try to protect its citizens from the threat of terrorism. The paper discusses first responders, citizens and municipalities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the supreme court opinion in the case of Thomas Joe Miller-El v. Janie Cockrell. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 13 page paper discusses Larry Jetmore's book about ethics in policing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines several cases of police brutality. How they relate to human rights as suggested by the United Nations is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 41 page paper examining the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) as a multipurpose tool for the New York Police Department (NYPD). Virtually every organization faces challenges in retaining experienced, knowledgeable employees while also attracting high-quality individuals to join the organization. The same is true for the NYPD, but with a twist. ...

A 6 page paper examining the criminal justice systems of Britain and China to compare them to that in the US, and reviewing the tools we have available to prevent and resist terrorism. In answering this question the paper labels the Patriot Act as being effective, even if unpalatable for most Americans. Bibliography ...

This 6 page paper examines identity theft and what police departments do when this crime is reported. The lack of attention and suspicion that exists regarding this crime is highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page book review on the work “The Untouchables” by Eliot Ness. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page report on the book “A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation” by Catherine Crier. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the False Claims Act and relates it to Medicare fraud. Specifically, this paper considers whether or not the FCA is an effective deterrent to crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.