Part I: Choose the ProQuest Criminal Justice link. In the search box, input Video Advancements Tighten Security, then select the first option in the list that comes up, by author G. F. Guercio, entitled "Video Advancements Tighten Security." Upon reading the article, take a moment to think about the safety within a correctional facility. Based on this information given, one would think that safety would be a much easier thing to manage these days, since prisoners know that they are, or can be, constantly surveilled. However, we know that danger for officers within a correctional facility can be lurking around every corner. Based on the article, imagine a correctional officer on duty in a cell block alone for any amount of time during a shift change. In addition, he or she was weary from not only working overtime this week, but being up most of the night before with a sick child. Identify at least three possible issues regarding officer safety that exist within this scenario. Apply possible solutions for these problems or observations based on what you have learned throughout this course so far. Your response must be at least two pages in length, double spaced and 12-point Times New Roman font. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. BCJ 2002, Theory and Practices of Corrections 4.

Part II: The role of a correctional officer takes many paths and presents many situations. Near the top of the list is safety, regardless of where the officer is working. However, add into the prison setting gangs, and the level of safety being compromised rises significantly. Using the CSU Library, choose the ProQuest Criminal Justice link. In the search box, input Containing Contraband, then select the option in the list that comes up, by author Michael Grohs, entitled "Containing Contraband." Given the age of technology we live in, upon reading the article, provide a detailed analysis regarding the following: How is contraband, specifically cell phones, dangerous to the safety of correctional officers? • Argue which specific technology device mentioned in the article you feel best combats contraband within the prison setting. Be specific and provide at least two examples not mentioned in the lecture, textbook, or article. How does a correctional officer deal with gang activity within the correctional institution? Finally, break down ways for which security at prisons can be improved, especially for the correctional officer, and present at least three ideas that could help bring safety to a higher level, while explaining specifically how to reach them. Your response must be at least two pages in length, double spaced. You are required to use at least one outside source. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations. Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below.

Part III: Privatization of Prisons Over the length of this course, you have heard about many controversial topics. Sitting right up at the top of the controversial list is privatization. Taking into consideration what you have already learned regarding privatization, in addition to what was discussed in this unit, break down the pros and cons of privatization. Summarize as to whether you are, or are not, in favor of privatized prisons. Be sure to provide specific details to support your reasoning as you describe the stance you choose. Your response must be at least two pages in length, double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, and include at least two outside sources. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.