Community Policing In Australia
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A 7 page essay on the community involvement in police departments in Australia and how recent scandals and police attitudes may be affecting these programs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Poliaus.wps

Community Policing in the Minority Urban Neighborhood
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A 27 page paper that provides an informative overview of the subject of community policing and considers the problems, possibilities, and provides program recommendations. Bibliography lists approximately 2 dozen sources.
Filename: Commpol.wps

Creating Neighborhood Watch Programs
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A 7 page research paper. Did you know there is a burglary committed in this country at the rate of every 10 seconds? Given this alarming rate of crime in our very own neighborhoods and the fact there are not enough police officers to patrol every street in every city it only makes sense that neighbors get together and work with the law enforcement officers to curb crime. This paper explains how to set up such a program. Bibliography included.
Filename: Watch.doc

Police &Community / Working Together to Stop the Problem of Gangs
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In 4 pages the author discusses how the police and the community work together to stop the problem of gangs. Community policing is the solution to the specific problem of gangs in the neighborhood. Law enforcement agencies are inundated with the protection of their specific patrol areas. It is impossible for police officers to be at all places at all times. That is why there must be a collaboration between the police and the community. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Stopgang.doc

Police / Citizen Relations
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In 5 pages the author discusses the relationship between police and citizens. The police officer is an integral part of the very fabric of the community, or at least he/she should be. When police and citizens have a good relationship, this is the case. Police and the citizens they serve should be able to have a good working relationship with more involvement of the citizenry. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Citpol.wps

Police Role In The Community / Minority Relationships
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A 5 page paper on minority views of the police as an oppressive force, criminalizing those they are supposed to protect. The writer describes how even the most successful community policing programs sometimes fail to work in African-American neighborhoods where citizens are literally afraid of the police ! Some of the departmental and political reasons for law enforcement's failure to maintain positive relations with minority groups are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Policrol.doc

Public Administration / Law Enforcement
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An 8 page research paper on the changes in public administration theory and its application to law enforcement. Particular attention is paid to the ideal and effectiveness of community policing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Padmnlaw.doc

The Effectiveness of Neighborhood Watch Programs and Community Politicians
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A 25 page paper that provides an overview of the effectiveness of neighborhood watch programs and their implications for community politicians. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Neighbor.wps

The CIA / American Intellignce During The Cold War And Beyond
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5 pages in length. C.I.A. involvement during the Cold War extended far beyond the exploits of heroes in Clancy or Ludlum novels. The apparatus of the intelligence community has extended into each of our lives far beyond 'halting the threat of communism.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Thecia.wps

Police Attitudes On Race
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Prejudice, discrimination and blatant acts of racism are not uncommon in confrontations between police officers and minority individuals. In some instances the minority may be Asian or Native American, or of another racial minority. The overwhelming instances of police abuse of authority as the result of racial prejudice in the United States, is against blacks and Hispanics. This 5 page paper examines some of the issues inherent in instances of abuse due to racial prejudices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Polrace.wps

Airport Security
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A 5 page general, but comprehensive essay on airport security, F.A.A. measures, etc; Bibliography lists 5 sources. Please e-mail us with any questions.
Filename: Airports.wps

Airport Security / Problems
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A 9 page research paper that investigates the state of airport security especially in the Untied States. Despite increased acts of terrorism in the world that are directed at airports and airlines and the terrorist attacks that have occurred in the United States, this country still does not take seriously the potential threat to airlines. Increased security measures are in force but the flagrant violations are frightening. Machines do exist that can detect today's sophisticated explosive devices but they are extremely costly and only a few airports are using them. The writer discusses the problems found at airports and machines that can increase security. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Airport.wps

Analysis of TWA's Flight 800 Crash
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This 10 page paper delves into the 1996 TWA Flight 800 crash with a focus on technical aspects. A variety of theories are explored including the official explanation as being mechanical failure to more extraordinary suppositions such as those that involve missiles or bombs. The physical evidence is examined through the eyes of retired military personnel and newsman Pierre Salinger. The paper concludes that the bomb theory is most plausible. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Twa800.doc

“A Deadly Game” by Catherine Crier
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A 3 page report on the book “A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation” by Catherine Crier. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAptrtr.rtf

“Organised Crime and the Criminal Justice System”
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A nine page paper which looks at the way in which law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system could reassess their priorities in terms of dealing with organised and local crime, with particular reference to drug trafficking and drug abuse. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLorgcrime.doc

“The police force in the UK”
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A ten page paper which looks at the history and development of the police force in the UK, which particular reference to the changes in structure, operation, methodology and relationship with the community which have taken place in the period between the 1950s and the present day. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLPolice.rtf

“The Untouchables” by Eliot Ness
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A 3 page book review on the work “The Untouchables” by Eliot Ness. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAuntch.rtf

“Women in Law Enforcement”: A Review of the Book by Peter Horne
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A 7 page overview of the book by author Peter Horne. This paper covers the highlights of the book, focusing on the history of women in law enforcement in the United States. Starting with their debut into law enforcement in the nineteenth century and proceeding through contemporary times, the author outlines the major accomplishment made even in the face of sometimes overwhelming obstacles. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPwomLw2.rtf

A Consideration of Community Policing in Dismal City, USA
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An 8 page discussion of the relative merits of community policing. The author addresses both implementation and evaluation. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPpolCmmntyPolDismal.rtf

A History of Police & Policing
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In this informative 10 page research paper, the writer presents a detailed history of police beginning as far back as the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians-- but quickly moving forward to such periods as The Middle Ages, 18th & 19th century Britain & France, and the United States from the 1700's through the late 1800's. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Polichis.wps

A Selective History of Police Corruption
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This 15 page paper focuses on brutality and bribery as it looks at the long standing blue wall of silence. While the history of corruption is discussed, going back to Tammany Hall days, contemporary examples of problems in police departments are discussed in depth. Some studies are cited that look for causes of corruption. Solutions are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA330cor.rtf

A Supreme Court Opinion: Thomas Joe Miller-El v. Janie Cockrell
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the supreme court opinion in the case of Thomas Joe Miller-El v. Janie Cockrell. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHLawR66.rtf

Abusing Handicapped Parking Placards
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6 pages in length. What possesses able-bodied individuals to illegally steal parking spaces from those who truly need the special location? For many, it is the opportunity to expedite the tedious job of parking; for others, it is a subconscious test to see just how far they can push the system. While doing so may appear to be nothing more than a minor inconvenience for those who have legal privilege to the parking space, abusing ADA placards represents much more than that. The perpetual misuse of handicapped parking placards takes away the individual's security of knowing that there will be an available space to use; when an able-bodied person illegally uses that space, the handicapped individual is forced to find the nearest open spot, which is sometimes all the way across the parking lot. Indeed, this invalidates the very reason for obtaining the parking placard in the first place. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCplcrd.wps

Accountability for the Nottinghamshire Police Force
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This 7 page paper looks at the Nottinghamshire police department, as well as others, in defining and discerning accountability for this much criticized entity. Several examples are provided. Attention is paid to training as well as institutional racism. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA338NP.rtf

Accountability of the Police
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This well written 17 page paper looks at the UK police force and argues that the recent developments that have increased police powers, such as, but not limited to, PACE 1984, Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996, have not been balanced with effective police account ability. This is discussed in relation to arrest, detention, and the collection of evidence. Numerous cases are cited throughout the paper. The bibliography cites 31 sources
Filename: TEacctnb.rtf

Accuracy Of The FBI Uniform Crime Reporting System
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This 8 page paper provides a very brief historical overview of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program. The paper then explains and discusses the types of crime data the FBI collects for this program and how they obtain the data. The writer discuses the strengths and weaknesses of the system, including the fact that not all crimes are reported to police officers and how the definitions of crimes may differ between states. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGucrfbi.rtf

ADJUSTING TO TERRORISM
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This 4-page paper discusses a criminal agency's set up to combat terrorism, what changes are necessary within and the pros and cons of protecting the agency from terrorist attacks. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTterradju.rtf

Administrative Position Paper: Excessive Force
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13 pages in length. The writer discusses how excessive force is often the result of insufficient minority presence on the police staff and the product of racial intolerance. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCExcessFrc.rtf

Administrator Challenges: Law Enforcement Ethics
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3 pages in length. One especially major issue police administrators encounter on a regular basis is enforcing each level of law enforcement to recognize the duality of responsibilities and limitations. This course has helped prepare me to understand how the fine line between acting within the law and behaving outside of it has become an unfortunate focal point of myriad police departments, inasmuch as deviance on the force is an ever-present problem that blurs the distinction of law enforcer and criminal. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLCAdminChall.rtf

Advantages And Disadvantages In Community Policing
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7 pages in length. The notion of community policing has become a necessary evil in today's ever-threatened global society. That criminal activity far surpasses law enforcement's ability to keep it in check is indicative of how vital community policing – "a partnership between the police and the community, sharing in the delivery of police services" (Himelfarb et al, 2002) – has become as a viable alternative to help enhance an otherwise shorthanded guardian system. However, as good as any given program might be, there are bound to be drawbacks that serve to impede the very objective it seeks to achieve. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCCmPlc.rtf

Affirmative Action & The Detroit Police Department
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A 12 page research paper outlining the results of an affirmative action program implemented in the Detroit police department in the mid-1970s. Stresses that the current successes of affirmative action policies, which are no longer in effect, could be lost without continued vigilance to maintain the current racial composition of the force. One method of doing this is the continued provision of training for both promotional candidates and first-time applicants to the force. Bibliography lists fifteen sources.
Filename: Detroitp.rtf

Affirmative Action And Diversity Hiring - Law Enforcement
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A 25 page paper. This paper begins with a historical overview of Affirmative Action in the U.S., laws, executive orders, intent and interpretation. The next section discusses what diversity hiring really means and includes some examples of private sector companies and their efforts towards diversity. The differences between affirmative action and diversity are explained. The remainder of this essay addresses diversity hiring in law enforcement agencies, primarily police departments. Specific examples about efforts and results or lack of effort are provided. Specific police departments are used as example. Topics include efforts, strategies some departments are using, advantages and some cautions. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGdvpdp.rtf

Allocating Police Resources
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This 4 page paper discusses what a police chief in a small city might consider as threats, and how he would allocate police personnel to meet them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVAllPol.rtf

An Argument for Funding Reallocation for Alcohol/Drug Abuse Treatment Programs
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A 3 page argument that partial reallocation of the funds that are customarily used in the law enforcement/criminal justice arenas to apprehend and imprison drug and alcohol abusers for their transgressions is necessary. These funds could be no more appropriately used than through well designed and implemented drug and alcohol treatment programs.
Filename: PPdrgFnd.rtf

An Overview of the USA Patriot Act and Crime Reporting Techniques
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An 8 page paper which examines the Patriot Act and considers its ramifications for constitutional law, then discusses the strengths and weaknesses of such crime reporting techniques as UCR, NCVS, NBRS, and self-report studies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGpatact.rtf

Analysis of Contractual vs. Proprietary Security Guards
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6 pages in length. In determining whether there is a need for the use of professional security guards, there are several other questions which must first be answered as well. Does one need a contractual or proprietal type security guard? Are these necessarily professionally trained personnel? And is one type more effective than another? This professional paper delves into these questions and more, effectively answering each. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAscrty.wps

Are More Minority Police Officers Needed?
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4 pages in length. Minority representation within America's police force has experienced little improvement over the years, with Asians, Hispanics, African-Americans reflecting but a small percentage of the nation's predominantly white law enforcement. Women represent a subset of this minority group that has seen even less increase due to America's police force still being overwhelmingly male. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCMinorPol.rtf

Arming Airline Pilots
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A 5 page research paper/essay that reports on the national debate of a few years ago concerning whether or not airline pilots should be armed (in light of the events of 9/11). The writer discusses the debate, giving reasons both pro and con and reports on the passage of a law allowing pilots to carry guns. However, the writer also describes the requirements that the TSA has imposed, which effectively negate this law. Discussion is offered. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: kharmpil.rtf

Arson in America
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This 5 page report discusses arson and the fact that throughout the United States it has increased in terms of both the number of incidents and the seriousness of the events. Regardless of reports related to the various declines taking place in the incidence of certain types, most often referred to as “serious” crimes perpetrated in the United States, arson has continued to increase throughout the nation. The number of homes, businesses, and other properties (such as university laboratories, and public buildings) has continued to increase. Reports from around the country demonstrate the increase. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWarson.rtf

Arson in New Jersey: A County Analysis
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This 30 page paper consists of one paper of five sections and two appendices. Each county in New Jersey is discussed individually. One section examines techniques concerning arson investigation. Statistics are included. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: SA705NJ.rtf

Article Analysis: Noise
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This 3 page paper analyzes an article on noise, noise pollution, and efforts to curb it. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVNoises.rtf

ATF, FBI And The Branch Davidians
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7 pages in length. The standoff between the ATF, FBI and Branch Davidians, which is said to be the precedence-setting event that compelled America's modern-day militia movement, was marred by poor communication, even poorer decision making and the detrimental infiltration of the media. These three elements worked synergistically as a means by which to establish the Waco, Texas standoff as one of the worst demonstrations of government incompetence with regard to militia groups. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCBrnch.rtf

Bail Reform / Past, Present & Future
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A 6 page paper outlining the history of the bail reform movement from the 1960s liberalization to the conservative retrenchment of the 1980s. Focuses on pretrial release and preventive detention issues, and their implication for bail policy in the future. Includes a brief overview of federal bail reform legislation over the past 30 years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Bailref.wps

Benefits Of Profiling In Fighting Terrorism
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A 4 page paper. The writer comments on the controversy of racial profiling in fighting terrorism but also demonstrates the benefits, despite the lack of articles that support this method. The writer defines profiling and how it is used in this fight against terrorism and also recognizes that profiling has been used for evil or inappropriate purposes, Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGprflt.RTF

Biker Gangs (As a Unique Problem to Law Enforcement Officals)
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22 page research paper on "Biker Gangs" with analysis of their history and criminal behavior. Useful for those studying subjects relevant to criminal justice and sociology. Covered are the behavior patterns of such groups as the "1 % bikers," "Hell's Angels," and the challenging dilemmas that they present to law enforcement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Bikergan.wps