Topic Selection Requirements

Your final project must be on one of the following topics:

• Community Policing
• Whether a College Degree Should be Mandatory for Police Recruits
• A topic focused on a specific aspect of Equity, Diversion, Equality (EDI) as it relates to law enforcement and this course.
  • Keep in mind, EDI is far more than simply a discussion on race. Potential EDI areas for consideration can in part include issues related to race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, tribe, casts, socio-economic status, thinking, and communication styles, etc.
  • This topic allows a wide variety of potential topics. All EDI based topics within this category are pre-approved so long as it relates to law enforcement and this course, but if unsure if your topic can work please post it in the for instructor approval.

Submission Instructions:

• A minimum 15-17-page Word document, not including the cover page, abstract, table of contents, quotes, images, charts, pictures, and reference sections. Total page length expected is 18-21 with these sections included.
  • Papers that fall short of the minimum length will have a max point award related to the % of the paper actually submitted. For example, the max possible score for a paper that is 50% short of the minimum length will be 50%.
• Include at least 5 scholarly sources. Students have access to peer-reviewed sources through the APUS Library.
  • Note: .com and .org sources can be used for reference support but will not count toward the minimum scholarly source requirement.
• Ensure that all quotes use quotation marks, unless the quotes are 40+ words, in which case they should be indented and single-spaced.
• Double-spaced, with 1″ margins all around, Times New Roman font, 12-pitch.
  • Students who opt to use larger fonts, add extra spacing beyond regular double-spacing, and/or put margins larger than 1″ will as a minimum see an automatic full letter grade deduction.
• Use the most recent edition of APA. A running head is not required.
• Ensure the submitted paper is high quality and free of spelling and grammatical errors and is your original work. Plagiarism will be dealt with harshly and at least will be an automatic 0 on the paper (revisions will not be allowed when plagiarism is discovered; requests to revise plagiarized work will not be considered.
• Title your file with your last name. Example: “smith.doc”

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• We strive for academic integrity in all aspects of education, and you are expected to uphold these standards when creating and submitting your discussion. View the for more information on what that means at APUS.
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1.What is the importance of forensic science in solving crimes?

2.How do forensic experts collect and analyze evidence from a crime scene?

3.What are the different branches of forensic science?

4.Why is DNA evidence important in criminal investigations?

5.How does fingerprint analysis help identify suspects?

APA FORMAT, NO AI, ESSAY 1HR

Greetings,

Thank you to those of you who attended today. For those of you who could not attend, here is a . This recording is strictly for your makeup assignment purposes and not to be shared. Make Up Assignment: Please review the references below and answer the following questions. Send me your answers via Canvas message (include references to cite your work) in a one-page or less summary by Friday, 5.22.26, 5:00pm EST.

Be well

1. Find an article that talks about the role of sleep and stress, and briefly discuss what you learned (you can use the articles I included here as well).

1. What are some solutions for shift workers to consider, given what you know about sleep disruption and safety issues? Meaning, what advice might you offer to individual officers or agencies to avoid risks related to sleep disruption?

1. What is the best fuel you gave your brain? (This is a fun question, not meant to be overly personal or academic!)

1. What is the relationship between what we eat and how we feel?

References from Lecture (may be used in addition to your own research for the makeup assignment)

Adan RAH, van der Beek EM, Buitelaar JK, Cryan JF, Hebebrand J, Higgs S, Schellekens H, Dickson SL. Nutritional psychiatry: Towards improving mental health by what you eat. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol. 2019 Dec;29(12):1321-1332. doi: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2019.10.011. Epub 2019 Nov 14. PMID: 31735529.

American Psychological Association. (2020). Stress in America. DOI: .

Harvard School of Medicine. (2021.4.15). Playing with the fire of inflammation. Health Harvard. DOI:

Harvard School of Medicine. (2019. 9. 24). What causes depression? Health Harvard. DOI:

Khubchandani, J., Price, J.H. Short Sleep Duration in Working American Adults, 20102018. J Community Health 45, 219227 (2020). .

If Sleep Were A Drug: The Science of Sleep Optimization: Biohack Your Brain, Body, and Performance

Book by LEAH;GROSSMAN KAYLOR (LT. DAVE.) and Lt Col Dave Grossman

who is affected by each one
who takes the case to court
the type of punishment or result
examples of both

Discussion #4

For this discussion, be sure to have read the following and answer the questions

• Uwazie et al., Chapters 13, 14, and 15; (Cite Paraphrasing)
• Snyder Chapters 19 and 20; (Cite with page numbers)
• Whitehead Chapters 26 34 (Cite Paraphrasing)

Question 1. UWAZIE et al. CHAPTER 13 (Valadez, Immigration: From Past to Present)

• Despite all evidence to the contrary, why do politicians continue to claim that immigrants commit crime at greater rates than native born citizens?

• What are ethical and moral dilemmas with family separation and indefinite family detention of immigrants and asylum seekers?

Question 2. UWAZIE et al. CHAPTER 14 (Lee, Trauma-Informed Justice)

• Assume youre in a leadership role in a criminal justice agency (i.e., police, courts, or corrections). Now, write down 3 things you could do to help your employees build their:

• Physical reliance to extreme stress and trauma,
• Emotional resilience,
• Mental resilience, and
• Spiritual resilience.

• What would you include (or are you currently doing) in your own personal practice to build each of these four types of resilience? Try to be specific as possible.

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REQUIRED QUESTIONS (WHITEHEAD & SNYDER)

Question 3. WHITEHEAD (chapters 26 and 27 mostly, though do read through to the end of the book)

Reflect on what Whitehead has to say about the increasing role and merger of corporations and the government, particularly the role that Google has played, from its inception to today. Although many argue that the advent, development, and widespread reach of the Internet has been very beneficial in terms of the ability to access lots of different kinds of information at our human fingertips on a 24/7 basis, others, including Whitehead, have asserted that the flip side has presented us with a very foreboding, bleak picture: that of an invisible machine with far-reaching tentacles into our lives, including our very consciousness.

In Chapter 26, Whitehead tells his readers that, [a]s we shall see, no less powerful and potentially destructive to the human race are modern-day surveillance and robotic technologies, manufactured by corporations working in tandem with government agencies. These are the building blocks of the global electronic concentration camp encircling us all, and Google, in conjunction with the NSA, has set itself up as a formidable warden.

HERE’S THE QUESTION!: Where will all this technology take us? (which is what Whitehead asks his readers). Answer this question and use an example of the technology Whitehead discusses in Chapter 27 in your response.

Please feel free to comment on this video:

Question 4. SNYDER (chapter 19)

Questioning the actions and motives of the government is something that is woven into the fabric of the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. However, today, questioning official government narratives will earn one the conspiracy theorist label, which was placed intentionally into the American vernacular by the CIA to shut down any competing narratives to the Warren Commission Report following JFKs assassination. The same can be said about 9/11, for example. Questioning these official narratives is unpatriotic at best, bordering on treason at its worst.

In this chapter, entitled Be a Patriot, Snyder encourages his readers to [s]et a good example of what America means for the generations to come. They will need it (p. 111). Snyder also claims that being a patriot is not the same as being a nationalist.

HERES THE QUESTION! What do you think about that claim? What do the words patriot and patriotism mean to you?

Please feel free to share your thoughts and insights on the below

Additional information (videos) for your consideration:

How the Conspiracy Theory Label is Used to Dismiss and Discredit Dissent

Question 5: Concluding thoughts on TODAY & The Future

• Based on all of the information from the readings and videos youve taken in over the course of the past several weeks, and from your perspective, what are the top 3 social problems facing our communities today? Perhaps more significantly, what about in the future?

• In order to respond to these pressing social problems our communities are facing, in what ways will the American criminal justice system have to adapt in order

Please read the attached opinion of the Illinois Supreme Court, People v. Taylor (2011) at paragraphs 32 through 46. Then, summarize what the court ruled were the means of authenticating a video.

just need you to sum this up a little ..

The media often portrays psychologists and mental health professionals in legal settings, but these portrayals can vary greatly in accuracy. One fictional example is the television show Criminal Minds. In the show, the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) works closely with law enforcement to profile criminals and predict their behaviors. The psychologists and profilers are shown as highly skilled experts who can quickly analyze evidence and determine a suspects motives, personality, and next actions. While forensic psychologists do assist law enforcement in real life, the show exaggerates how quickly profiles are developed and how much influence profilers have over investigations. In reality, forensic psychologists rely on extensive research, interviews, and collaboration with investigators rather than dramatic intuition. However, the show does accurately demonstrate that psychology can help law enforcement better understand criminal behavior and patterns.

A non-fiction example is the documentary series The Confession Tapes. This documentary examines real criminal cases where defendants claimed they were coerced into giving false confessions. Mental health professionals and forensic psychologists are featured explaining how stress, manipulation, exhaustion, and psychological pressure can affect a person during police interrogations. This portrayal is more realistic because it highlights the true role psychologists can play in evaluating competency, mental state, and the reliability of confessions in legal cases. The documentary also shows how psychological expertise can impact court decisions and public understanding of justice. Unlike fictional crime dramas, this series focuses on actual legal concerns and demonstrates the importance of ethical psychological evaluations.

Overall, both fictional and non-fictional media shape how society views mental health professionals in the legal system. Fictional shows often dramatize the work of forensic psychologists for entertainment, while documentaries provide a more accurate understanding of their responsibilities and ethical challenges. These portrayals can influence public opinions about criminal investigations, mental health, and the justice system.

Make sure to address and fully answer all questions listed in the topic prompt. The paper must be 11 -12 pages in length and follow all assignment guidelines carefully. The use of any form of artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly prohibited. If you are unable to complete the work independently, do not accept the assignment. The instructor has a very strict policy regarding AI use and academic integrity violations. Include at least 10 scholarly sources in your research. At the end of the paper, attach both the Turnitin similarity report and the AI detection report.

What is the role of the criminal justice system in preventing crimes and protecting people?