Essays and Research Papers on Law Enforcement

This 6 page paper examines police corruption but also looks at the positive aspects of policing. Specific references to corruption are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper includes a PowerPoint Presentation and and detailed speaker notes. The presentation includes 15 slides. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In thirteen pages this paper considers the tactics FBI counterintelligence employed in its infiltration of the U.S. civil rights movement and includes a statement of the problem, significant problem, and objective. Six sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 9 page research paper that discusses what is involved in pursing a degree and career in criminal justice, with a specific focus on forensics and crime scene investigation (CSI). Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 12 page paper examines how community policing can help to catch terrorists. Police are on the front lines and some believe that community policing can help in combating terrorism. Community policing is explored first and then strategies to fight terrorism are discussed. The paper concludes that for some areas, community policing works well, ...

In thirteen pages this training cadet’s story begins with an explanation of why he received an assignment demerit and then proceeds to consider the importance of adhering to police academy policies and procedures, and how the personal organization and efficiency disciplines learned will serve him well as a California peace officer. Five sources are ...

A 3 page research paper that examines the construct of a "police personality" and concludes that, yes, this does exist and that it is mainly a construct of work-related factors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper provides an analysis of this well known prostitute at the crux of the Eliot Spitzer scandal. The case is evaluated with the use of social learning theory. Suggestions are made in terms of how the criminal justice system should treat prostitutes. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper examines prison industries that have been cropping up throughout the nation. Some examples are provided, including one from Kentucky. Positive and negative aspects of prison industries are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the case against the Duke University lacrosse players who were accused of raping a stripper in 2006. The writer focuses on the reasons why prosecutor Mike Nifong was disbarred for his actions in pursing the case against the three innocent men. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page book review that discusses, summarizes, and analyzes Lonnie Athens’s The Creation of Dangerous Violent Criminals (1992). The writer outlines the parameters of Athens’s informative study of violent criminal behaviors and then gives the opinion that policy makers would do well to pay attention to this insightful study. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses the case of Jason Schechterle, a Phoenix police officer who was horribly burned and disfigured in a crash in which the gas tank of his car exploded. The paper discusses the outcome of the lawsuit and the way in which the community came together to support Schechterle. Bibliography lists 2 ...

3 pages in length. Despite monumental opposition from myriad groups and individuals alike, the one most obvious administrative change that will ultimately make a significant impact is racial/religious profiling. It is long past time to revise the criminal justice strategy with regard to actively interrogating those who may be members of a terrorist ...

A 10 page paper describing safety conditions on the main campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and devising a plan to address vegetation concerns using Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). The plan calls for the 52-member, fully credentialed campus police department to conduct the initial and first follow-up assessments of the ...

A 10 page research paper that tales the form of a policy analysis that, first of all, looks at the precisely what is entailed by community-oriented policing prior to offer policy recommendations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page memorandum arguing for recruiting as many women as possible for a new community policing unit. Reasons are that women typically inspire less aggression; citizens are more comfortable speaking with women; and women recruits are better able to meet education requirements. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the ways in which police have violated the 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments to the Constitution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of these two professional men, including their backgrounds, the complexity of their jobs, their apparent leadership styles, comments about their performance and other comments. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on using problem oriented policing for better response and prevention of crimes against senior citizens. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page consideration of how Supreme Court decisions affect policing and how the multicultural environment can sometimes complicate police and community interactions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. Like so many cities in the country, this one has experienced ongoing growth of gang activity. Now that the problem has reached such heights, it is time to involve the community as a beneficial resource in comprehensive strategy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses several issues connected with solving a drive-by shooting. Topics include interviewing witnesses, use of technology and conflict resolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses England's influence on American policing and what served as the major forces behind changes in policing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper. The writer comments on the controversy of racial profiling in fighting terrorism but also demonstrates the benefits, despite the lack of articles that support this method. The writer defines profiling and how it is used in this fight against terrorism and also recognizes that profiling has been used for evil ...

A 10 page analysis of whether people are inherently good or evil, appropriate policing, and what types of punishment should be imposed in criminal justice. Bibliography lists 9 sources.