DISCUSSION BOARD 1

Chapter 3 Case Study - Creating Intelligence Systems in Corrections

How can communication be improved in an organization that is structured in a traditional bureaucratic form?
How might computerized communication be utilized to improve the effectiveness of communication in a bureaucratic organization?
How might computerized communication be ineffective?

DISCUSSION BOARD 2

Discuss the 2 roles of police officers: the public servant and the crime fighter. Utilize current research to explain why some people may believe police subculture is breaking down. Review the presentation titled "Police (Part 2)" found in the Reading & Study folder of Module/Week 3. Integrate an analysis of "Biblical Themes", legalism, and licentiousness, as discussed in the presentation. How do these concepts tie into the roles of police officers as public servants and crime fighters?

DISCIPLINARY ASSIGNMENT PART 1

Instructions:

Since 1963, a series of United States Supreme Court case decisions have clarified that in criminal cases, prosecutors must disclose to the defense evidence favorable to the defendant. This includes information that may be used to impeach the credibility of government witnesses, including law enforcement officers. These decisions mean that police officers who have documented histories of lying in official matters are liabilities to their agencies, and these histories may render them unable to testify credibly.

Part 1: Please write a professional memorandum summarizing the main issues that are involved in the following United States Supreme Court cases. You must have at least 2.5 pages not including your title page.

•Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963)
•Giglio v. United States, 405 U. S. 150 (1972)
•United States v. Agurs, 427 U. S. 97 (1976)