Victim Service Unit Presentation
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An 8 page paper and companion to a PowerPoint presentation discussing the findings of the research report, KScrimVictSrvcs.rtf. This is a presentation to department personnel, explaining to them what the researcher found and asking for their input in the design of the town’s own victim service unit. The paper consists of a “planning sheet,” presentation outline and presentation script. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KScrVicSrvScript.rtf

Video Surveillance and Stun Guns Should Not Be Used by Police
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This 4 page paper examines the use of new technology in law enforcement. It is argued that these things impede the rights of citizens. Bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: SA818pol.rtf

Violence In America/ Violence In Schools/Violence Among Youth
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This 6 page paper reports data on violent crime. There are four specific areas addressed. The first section discusses violence in America, in general. Next, is a discussion of violence among youth. The third topic is violence in schools and the last is violence in rural schools. The most recent data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program is reported as are data from other organizations and studies. Despite the horrific events at schools in the last few years, e.g., Columbine, statistics reveal that children and youth are least likely to be seriously harmed while at school. Educators at rural schools do not typically implement the same kinds of security measures that are found in urban schools but at least one study revealed more violence in rural regions than in specific urban regions. The paper includes a discussion specifically about special education students. A great deal of data are included. bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PGviolam.rtf

Virginia’s Norfolk & Hampton Roads Police Departments
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Virginia’s Norfolk & Hampton Roads Police Departments: This 8-page essay examines disparate police department compensation packages in two Virginia cities. Although in their PD mission statements both affirm a dedication to preserve law and order, the variances in pay rates and other benefits are astounding. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SNVapoli.doc
Filename: SNVapoli.doc

Wearable Technology For Crime Scene Investigations
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A 12 page paper. Wearable technology includes things that we not only actually wear but that we carry with us, like our cellular telephones. This paper explores some of the more recent technological developments in crime scene investigating, such as using RFID, adapting the WIRE soldiers use and other technologies in early development, such are augmented reality. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PGcrimtc.RTF

What It Means to be a California Peace Officer: A Cadet’s Story
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In thirteen pages this training cadet’s story begins with an explanation of why he received an assignment demerit and then proceeds to consider the importance of adhering to police academy policies and procedures, and how the personal organization and efficiency disciplines learned will serve him well as a California peace officer. Five sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGofficer.rtf

Whistle Blowing: The impact on police ethics
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5 pages in length. Ethics training in police academy and in-service instruction curricula remains one of the most difficult of subjects to teach effectively. In spite of this, in recent years ethics training has become a prominent part of police academy training. This paper focuses on why whistle-blowing can be good for the police force and how to determine what is loyalty and what is whistle-blowing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGApolce.wps

White Collar Crime Versus Violent Crime:
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This 6 page paper discusses the differences between white collar crime and violent crime. Thesis asserts that white collar crime is less serious than violent crime and gives support of this argument. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSCrime1.rtf

Why I Want to Be A Cop / Function & Importance of Police
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A 7 page discussion of careers in policing, the purpose & importance of police today (in the U.S.), and the writer's own likes and dislikes of police-related job functions & issues. Also contains a brief history of American policing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Policing.wps

Why Taser Guns are Good Law Enforcement Tools
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This 3 page paper examines the use of the taser gun and why they help police officers. Arguments of opponents are addressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA510gun.rtf

William Bratton: Leader
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A 6 page paper which examines the biography of William Bratton, titled "Turnaround," and examines how he has the qualities of a leader. The paper also utilizes Howard Gardner's book "Leading Minds: An Anatomy of Leadership" and "Leadership" by James MacGregor Burns. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAbrtton.rtf

Women as Victims of Crime
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(6 pp) In many historical studies of crime women are show as victims of crime more than they are shown as the criminal. Unfortunately this is an appropriate portrayal of reality in our society. The author will examine some of the background of this troubling issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBfevctm.doc

Women in Law Enforcement
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An 8 page paper which examines the history of women in law enforcement and present day conditions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAwlawh.rtf

Women in Law Enforcement / Equality Verses Inequality
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A 5 page overview of women in law enforcement. Points out that some women have succeeded in law enforcement careers but almost inevitably they acknowledge the existence of sexual discrimination. Concludes that many times women feel that they have to simply deal with discrimination in order to keep their jobs. Suggests that much more than women's moral is at stake in the issue of sexual discrimination. Recommends methods for improvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Womlaw.rtf