Research Process and Terminology Paper Ashley Beidler CJA 334 3/30/2015 Rhonda Grant Research Process and Terminology Paper As in all career paths there will always be different terminology that is associated with that particular profession. For example‚ if one were to immerse him or herself into a group of doctors‚ one would find that he or she would not quite understand the conversation to the fullest extent due to the fact that one has not been subject to this type of terminology for a prolonged
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Gathering Research Data Paper Rebecca Valenteen CJA/334 August 4‚ 2014 Rayna Longshore Within the criminal justice system there are various types of data gathering research methods that can be utilized. The method chosen for this research paper is the email survey method. The proposed research for this paper is job satisfaction within the police field with emphasis on the patrol officers. With patrol officers being the backbone of the police departments the
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Effective Communication Paper Kianna Harris Prentice Tate CJA/304 July 21‚ 2013 Communication can be simply defined as the act of transferring information from one place to another. (“What is Communication?”‚ 2011). It can also be defined as a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through common system of symbols or behavior. (Mathewson‚ 2009). Verbal and nonverbal communication are two forms of communication. The desired outcome or goal of either one of these forms
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Measuring Crime CJA 204 January 30‚ 2014 Measuring Crime What instruments are used to measure crime in the United States? There are so many different police agencies and levels here in the United States. Here are a few of the Federal policing agencies: Department of agriculture‚ commerce‚ Defense‚ FBI‚ and justice‚ but there are 15 Federal departments. The State level agencies consist of highway patrols‚ port authorities‚ state police‚ fish and wild life police which are only a few of the
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Research Terminology Jennifer Daniel CJA/334 10/06/14 Rayna Longshore Research Terminology Abstract This paper is about research terminology and how it will be used in the criminal justice field. The knowledge that I will gain from knowing what the terminology and what could happen if I did not know the correct terminology. How knowing the assets will be a gain in my professional field. Terminology is very important in each professional field. Would anyone take you serious if you did not
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Class Syllabus College of Criminal Justice and Security CJA/384 Version 2 Criminal Organizations Course Description This course is a survey of the origins and development of organized crime in the United States. It examines the structure and activities of organized criminal enterprises‚ considers different models that have been employed to describe organized crime groups‚ and explores theories that have been advanced to explain the phenomenon. Major investigations of organized crime and
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Court History and Purpose Humberto Camacho CJA/224 Introduction to Criminal Court Systems October 27‚ 2014 Professor: Samyra Hicks Court History and Purpose The American criminal court system plays a major role in our country. Without this system‚ all of those who violate the law would be entitled to do whatever they want and not held accountable for their actions. Defining the court and its purpose it’s something that will makes us understand the system a little better. The
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Anti-Drug Legislation Matrix CJA/354 January 19‚ 2013 Anti-Drug Legislation Matrix Complete the matrix by selecting three states to add below Federal. Then‚ answer each question listed in the first row for each corresponding law. | Is marijuana illegal? | What are the penalties for possession of cocaine? | What are the penalties for possession of heroin? | What are the penalties for possession of prescription drugs? | What is the blood alcohol level for a driving while intoxicated
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The Bears were well beaten last week when they lost to Mt Albert by 52 – 18. The Lions scored 32 points before the Bears managed to trouble the scorers and quite frankly the Lions looked like they had plenty in reserve. The Bears have a lot of young players in their side and it is that inexperience that has seen them struggle this year as they look to the future. The Tigers have much to play for and it is unlikely they will drop their guard this weekend and should come away with a sound victory
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The Criminal Justice System CJA/204 August 8‚ 2012 The Criminal Justice System The word crime is defined as conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state‚ the federal government‚ or a local jurisdiction for which there is no legally acceptable justification or excuse (Schmallager‚ 2011‚ p. 7). In other words crime is an action taken that violates local‚ state‚ or federal laws that is not legally justified or excused. Crime is related to the law because crime is in itself defined
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