Identify and describe five scientific methods of research inquiry and how you would apply them to a research Project.

Hypothesis and Conclusion

Identify and describe five scientific methods of research inquiry and how you would apply them to a research Project.

Be sure to provide examples.

Develop a hypothesis focused on the professional practices of criminal justice practitioners.

An example of a hypothesis would be: You could propose a hypothesis that focuses on whether law enforcement is better equipped to handle terrorism post 9/11 or whether airline safety has improved since the attacks of 9/11, etc.

Then select two methods of inquiries and how you would apply them to your hypothesis to reach a conclusion.

Describe three types of correctional institutions available for adults in Virginia.
Topic:Correctional Institutions

In this project you will be researching Virginia’s correctional institutions. Create a 10-12 slide PowerPoint presentation using a minimum of three references and APA style.

Locate the website for Virginia correctional department by conducting a search: “Virginia Department of Corrections.”

Describe three types of correctional institutions available for adults in Virginia.

Be sure to identify institutions, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and private prisons based on the following designations: security level; men’s and women’s facilities; and public and private institutions.

 

What domestic intelligence collection efforts would be best utilized on the organization you selected?

Intelligence Collection and Analysis on Al-Qaeda Terrorist Organization

Specify the most effective intelligence collection and analysis methods against  terrorist organization likely to conduct an attack within the United States that you selected by clearing answering all 3 of the following:

What domestic intelligence collection efforts would be best utilized on the organization you selected? (Intelligence Collection disciplines discussed

What intelligence analysis strategies would be the most effective and why? (choose only from the analytical strategies discussed in the week 6 lesson and specifically the reading A trade craft primer: Structured analytic techniques for improving intelligence analysis

Identify two ways in which you believe that the outcome of the case may have been different had it not been a multi- jurisdictional investigation.

Topic: multi jurisdictions

Find a criminal case that involved a multi- jurisdictional investigation. Give a brief summary of the case and explain why it was a multi- jurisdictional case.

Identify two ways in which you believe that the outcome of the case may have been different had it not been a multi- jurisdictional investigation. Also discuss two ways in which you believe that the outcome was reached due to it being multi- jurisdictional investigation.

Illustrate how knowledge of your chosen topic can help with decision making and policy implementation.

Throughout this course you have revisited some key topics in the criminal justice field—criminological theory, racial profiling and discrimination, restorative justice, and special issues with juvenile offenders.

Develop a solution or initiative to address one of the four key issues that has been illustrated throughout this course. The paper should include the following components:

Illustrate how knowledge of your chosen topic can help with decision making and policy implementation.

Provide an example of a real-life scenario where the topic can be applied.

Create a solution or initiative for the issue chosen, making sure to justify why this will help address the issue by examining at least two research studies on the issue.

Identify three separate locations such as a single-family residence, apartment complex, mall, or other business.

Identify three separate locations such as a single-family residence, apartment complex, mall, or other business. Using these locations, explain the major principles and advantages of CPTED. Provide examples of CPTED applications at these locations. Are these applications successful (can be determined by crime data at the location). Include digital photos in your paper that show the locations you are discussing.

Was heroin received favorably or negatively by main stream society, why?

 

The occurrence, use and abuse of drugs in our society are evolving issues. Marijuana, a Schedule I drug like heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD/acid), and ecstasy, was once widely viewed as a gateway drug and extremely dangerous for individuals (consumption) and society (public health and safety). However, currently 14 states, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Vermont and New Jersey, and the District of Columbia have legalized use and sale of small quantities of marijuana for recreational use (so long as the drugs are purchased from a licensed distributor and the appropriate taxes are paid). Several other states have decriminalized possession of small quantities of marijuana (in Maryland, less than 10 grams of marijuana is a civil offense). In many other states, as well as in federal law, the possession of marijuana is still a criminal offense. The wide range of views in our society, especially in light of the differing governmental stances, adds additional confusion and inconsistency to this issue.

The current change in attitude toward marijuana from negative to semi-positive is not a new phenomenon in our country. The reputation and enforcement stance on many other drugs has changes from acceptable to unacceptable or the reverse.

Using this week’s reading assignments as your source material, answer the questions below.

1. How did heroin initially arrive in the United States?

2. Was heroin received favorably or negatively by main stream society, why?

3. What historical impact has legislation had on the availability (legality) of heroin (example: Harrison Narcotic Act) and how do you believe it has most affected availability?