sUnit 3: Concepts By: Tiffany Linville Kaplan University CJ490: Research Methods in Criminal Justice Professor: Elycia Daniel 3/24/2013 Abstract Problem statement: Wayne County data indicates that 25% of the population has used illicit drugs at some point in their life (Wayne County‚ Indiana Strategic Prevention Framework‚ 2005). Briefly summarize from at least 4 journal articles‚ government reports‚ or databases on your topic. Summarize statistical data where appropriate
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Crucial to any criminal investigation is information provided by witnesses & victims of crime. * Information is the lifeblood of investigations and it is the ability of investigators to obtain useful & accurate information from witnesses that is most crucial. * Police officers are tasked with the gathering of witness/victim info by way of an interview. * Thus‚ an officer’s ability to conduct an effective interview is a significant component of any investigation & one which
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Ben Groesbeck Stearns Intro to Criminal Justice October 2‚ 2011 Arson and Fire Investigation What is arson and fire investigation? Arson and fire investigations are conducted to find out whom or what was responsible for creating a fire. It is critical that we know why a fire was created so you can prevent it from ever happening again and also to determine what accelerants were used if any. In this paper I will go into depth on what it takes to become an arson or fire investigator. How do
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Homicide Investigation Techniques Cynthia A. Fortenberry CJ210: Criminal Investigations Kaplan University Online Abstract Murder investigations are started when there is a suspicious death‚ there is precise steps that should be followed during a murder investigation. So that the case can be brought to court and prosecuted evidence is collected‚ suspects and witnesses are interviewed. The law enforcement personnel that participate in a murder investigation are individually trained to handle
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Crime Scene Investigation Abstract Documentation of the crime scene starts with the first responder and does not conclude until the scene is released and the evidence has been impounded. Physical evidence comes in all shapes and sizes‚ and there are multiple search patterns that are used to identify evidence. These patterns include line/strip search (used by one or two investigators who walk in straight lines across the crime scene) this method is best used in scenes where the boundaries are
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The components that were successfully covered with the Cycle of Inquiry includes the planning form and the documentation. I have misplaced my observations from practicum one‚ although I do have an observation included in my planning form. My planning form includes my hypotheses. The hypotheses are more about what I’m thinking‚ not what the children are thinking. In my planning form‚ I have a step-by-step procedure of how the experience will take place. I have who’s involved‚ what’s next and
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Murder Issue: The case’s main points‚ consent? Intent? Physical elements: • s18(1)- definition “a) Murder shall be taken to have been committed where the act of the accused‚ or thing by him or her omitted to be done‚ causing the death charged‚ was done or omitted with reckless indifference to human life‚ or with intent to kill or inflict grievous bodily harm upon some person‚ or done in an attempt to commit‚ or during or immediately after the commission‚ by the accused‚ or some accomplice
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disease of the mind‚ this is known as insane automatism which results in a special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity. The defence of non-insane automatism‚ if successfully pleaded‚ acts as a complete defence absolving the defendant of all criminal liability. It differs from the defence of insane automatism in that there is no power to detain in a mental hospital neither may any other order be made against the defendant. The defence of non-insane automatism exists where a person commits a crime
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Aims and Objectives - Introduction - Product decisions 4 - Marketing aims and objectives - Target market and segmentation B) Using Appropriate Methods of Market Research - Choice of Product - Price - Promotion - Place - Competitors - Overall Market Context - Target Market/Segment - Evaluation of Methods C) Choosing an Appropriate Marketing Mix - Product - Price - Promotion - Place D) Other factors influencing the marketing mix - Cost analysis
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understanding the five items that make up a crime‚ the student also must consider the many different types of crimes‚ from criminal homicide to crimes against property to crimes against justice. Each offense has unique elements to prove‚ different states of mind‚ and varying degrees of punishment. Your assignment this week is to answer the following questions: • Research two criminal cases involving two different types of crime. • Explain how the facts of the cases meet the definition of the crime
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