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 Stresses that the current successes of affirmative action policies, which are no longer in effect, could be lost without continued vigilance to maintain the current racial composition of the force.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