DQ 1 What are the various trends (past, present, and future) which impact the development and operation of policing? How do past and current trends help policing organizations plan and forecast for future trends? What would happen if policing organizations failed to successfully analyze and plan for the future based on past and present trends?
DQ 2 What are the prevailing theories of crime control as it is applies to policing? How do these theories impact the actual implication of policing by criminal justice professionals? How does criminal justice research data support the direct correlation of theories of crime control and the application of crime control? Explain.
DQ 3. Who are the various personnel who participate in the courtroom?
How does each role affect and shape procedural law?
How does each role affect and shape substantive law?
What changes would you recommend to improve the role of the various personnel who have a direct effect in shaping laws relating to the criminal justice system?
Explain concepts with supporting research.
DQ 4. The legal standard of proof of guilt for our criminal courts is "beyond a reasonable doubt."
"Beyond a reasonable doubt" is a standard the judge and jury must measure.
Many columnists, media commentators, and public members perceive the court system in a state of disrepair; lacking the ability to serve proper justice.
Court verdicts regarding O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Casey Anthony, and George Zimmerman are often cited as examples.
More recently, grand juries in two separate incidents found no cause to indict police officers for perceived unlawful action.
What is the definition of justice?
What role should the public have in the determination of justice?
What role should the media have in the determination of justice?
What legal liability do the judge, jury, prosecutor, or defense hold for decisions regarding criminal law decisions and actions?
What improvements (if any) are necessary regarding legal liability and criminal law decisions?
Explain and justify all responses with appropriate research (including from the electronic readings).
Note - this is often an emotional discussion - please maintain professionalism - if you make assertions; substantiate them with credible research.
DQ 5 In your home state, are criminal juvenile procedings conducted in the state general jurisdiction court or a limited jurisdiction court?
What constitutional safeguards exist associated with criminal juvenile proceedings?
Are these safeguards more commonly protected in general jurisdiction courts or limited jurisdiction courts? Why?
How do these safeguards compare to the safeguards and foundations which were established for adult criminal law procedures?
What would happen if adult and juvenile procedures were the same?
Explain.all concepts with supporting proofs.