Demonstrate an understanding that Ethics is related to the Saint Leo University core value of Integrity. Define ethics and related terms (morals, values, standards) as related to the law enforcement profession.

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ONLINE QUIZ – CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS

Course Description:
This course is designed to be a comprehensive overview of ethics in the field of criminal justice. This course will address ethical issues that may arise in the criminal justice profession. Through lecture, class discussion, and exercises, the student will develop a better understanding of the moral and ethical dilemmas confronting criminal justice practitioners and how these dilemmas may be successfully resolved.

Prerequisites:
POL 123 – Introduction to Law and the Legal System and CRM 220 – Survey of the Criminal Justice System

Textbooks:
The Textbook information which appears on our Saint Leo Bookstore ordering site is as follows:
Pollock, J.M. (2019). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (10th Edition.) Loose–Leaf w/
Mindtap Access (Custom) ISBN–13: 978–1–337–56093–1
Pollock, J.M. (2019). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (10th Edition.) E–Book w/ Mindtap
Access (Custom) ISBN–13: 978–1–305–64051–1
Your custom textbook was created from the following National text(s):
Pollock, J.M. (2019). Ethical dilemmas and decisions in criminal justice (10th Edition.)
ISBN–13: 978–1–337–55849–5
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN–13: 978–1–4338–0561–5; ISBN–10: 1–4338–
0561–8
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Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this course, students will
1. Demonstrate an understanding that Ethics is related to the Saint Leo University core value of Integrity.
2. Define ethics and related terms (morals, values, standards) as related to the law enforcement profession.
3. List and describe theories of moral decision making.
4. Describe the principles of crime control, the law enforcement model and the influence of society over these processes.
5. Discuss and apply the “Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.”
6. Analyze situational ethics in law enforcement (i.e., use of lies, the culture of LAPD during the 1990s, undercover work).
7. Evaluate case law in relation to methods for resolving ethical dilemmas.

Do the police always need a search warrant to conduct a legal (admissible) search according to the Fourth Amendment?

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FOURTH AMENDMENT

Do the police always need a search warrant to conduct a legal (admissible) search according to the Fourth Amendment? List at least three exceptions to the warrant requirement, and give examples of each.

What will the Court consider in deciding this motion? If you were the Judge, what would your ruling be and why?

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Criminal Procedure (Justice Series) (Subscription) by John L. Worrall. 3rd edition.

Assistant Prosecutor Visone is prosecuting a gang case. Many of the State’s witnesses are reluctant to testify because they fear they will be labelled a “snitch” and gang members will retaliate against them. The Prosecutor makes a motion to close the courtroom and not allow anyone from the public (especially gang members) in to watch the trial. What will the Court consider in deciding this motion? If you were the Judge, what would your ruling be and why?

Define probable cause and its relationship to determining the legality of a search. Explain the purpose and application of the exclusionary rule. Identify whether Joe had legal standing to object to the search.

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Linda Rhodes and her boyfriend

Linda Rhodes and her boyfriend, Joe Marshall, were arrested as a result of a drug raid. Linda was making dinner for her children, who were with her in the kitchen, and Joe, who was in the living room, when the police, led by Sgt. Rick Rodgers, broke down her door. Linda owns the house. Joe has no ownership interest in the house but has been living there for the last year. The police found several ounces of cocaine, packaging material, scales, and a large amount of currency in small denominations in Linda and Joe’s bedroom. The cocaine was found in a dresser drawer, but the rest of the items were on the bed in plain view. Both Linda and Joe were charged with possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute it.

Joe Marshall has been arrested twice before for drug offenses. The first arrest was three years ago when he was charged with intent to sell, to which he pled guilty to possession and received five years’ probation. The second arrest was six months ago; however, the case was dropped for lack of evidence when the police evidence room lost the drugs.

Joe was also arrested three times for domestic violence: five years ago and three years ago against his former wife, and three months ago for beating Linda. All the cases were dropped when the victims refused to testify.

Linda has been arrested twice, eight and five years ago, for possession of marijuana. The first case was dropped when she identified her dealer. She pled guilty to the second charge and received one year of probation.

Linda works for a maid service, cleaning private homes. Joe has no known employment and claims to be a musician. Linda’s income from the maid service is the only known source of income for the household.

On the day in question, the police broke down the door without knocking or announcement. There was no other damage to the house, but the house was turned “upside down.” The police properly collected and tagged all of the evidence and immediately transferred it to the police evidence room. Both Joe and Linda claim to have no knowledge of the cocaine.

The police questioned Linda’s daughters, Sally (age 3) and Sara (age 9). Sally was crying and had no coherent statement about the incident. Sara told the police that she saw Joe with the “white powder” and that he said it was for a bubble bath and a surprise for mommy and that Sara should “keep it secret.”

An informant told Sgt. Rodgers about the cocaine. The informant’s name was not revealed, but he has provided reliable information in the past. The police were watching the house while waiting for a warrant. They claim they heard screams and decided to enter the house due to the knowledge that young children were in the house. The warrant was delivered one hour later.

Research Fourth Amendment cases involving searches, warrants, and exigent circumstances.

In your paper,

Define probable cause and its relationship to determining the legality of a search.
Explain the purpose and application of the exclusionary rule.
Identify whether Joe had legal standing to object to the search.
Describe whether the cash, packaging material, and scales admissible at trial if the police rely on exigent circumstances.
Explain whether the evidence of the cocaine is admissible at trial.
Identify whether the police had the right to go into the bedroom when relying on exigent circumstances.

Describe the various stages (steps) of a criminal case; from arrest, then pretrial and then through the trial stages. Give details of each stage and potential issues that may exist.

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Exclusionary rule

Below are the three questions. To submit your paper, draft up your answer and then submit it through the “Quiz” section. Submit all three answers at the same time.

1. a. What is the history of the exclusionary rule?

b. Give me the pros and cons of having the exclusionary rule. In other words should we have it? Give me both sides of the argument.

2. Describe the various stages (steps) of a criminal case; from arrest, then pretrial and then through the trial stages. Give details of each stage and potential issues that may exist.

3. The 4th amendment normally requires a police officer have probable cause or a search warrant before a search can be made. However, there are many exceptions to this requirement. List eight exceptions and explain why each exception is allowed and how each exception works.

Write a three page paper on your observations made from viewing or reading the case and to incorporate a theory with it.

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Insanity Defense

You are required to write a three page paper on your observations made from viewing or reading the case and to incorporate a theory with it. The case is Kahler v. Kansas. Also to analyze this case.

Discuss the role of discretion in probation. How could we make sure that discretion is used appropriately in meeting agency goals? In what ways are those on the extremes of both the enforcement, and also the treatment end of the spectrum, ill-suited for probation work?

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Essay 2

Discuss the role of discretion in probation (or parole/ your choice). How could we make sure that discretion is used appropriately in meeting agency goals? In what ways are those on the extremes of both the enforcement, and also the treatment end of the spectrum, ill-suited for probation work? (Feel free to use “fake” names, such as “Joe Brick” and “Ed Burns.” In discussing these two extremes.) How, instead, do you think we should go about balancing these two somewhat opposing goals of enforcement and treatment to best serve the overall goal of crime prevention? Provide examples as appropriate.

What should this look like? How should we treat those who are already ensnared within the criminal justice system? What should be done to begin to repair the harms caused to individuals, to families, and to entire communities?

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Society response to crime

Here is your chance to reimagine not only the way that our society responds to crime, but also how we might address and repair the damage that has already been done. First, consider how we should treat crime—both in terms of preventing it as well as responding afterward. What should this look like? How should we treat those who are already ensnared within the criminal justice system? What should be done to begin to repair the harms caused to individuals, to families, and to entire communities? Finally, consider what some of the first steps in moving toward your new system of justice might look like, and what some of the roadblocks or barriers might be. Do you think that we, as a society, can ever achieve the new system of justice you have envisioned? Why or why not?

ompare the information on each site. Then critically analyze the information on each site in terms of its validity and objectivity.

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Essay Assignment

One illegal drug to write about which is cocaine and compare and contrast two different websites that give information about that drug. You first need to compare the information on each site. Then you need to critically analyze the information on each site in terms of its validity and objectivity. In order to do that you should address the following points in your comparison.

What were the consequences of the Boston Police Strike of 1919 on the efforts by the police to organize? What three hypotheses have been formulated to explain the relationship between the police unions and the police subculture?

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Week 7 Review

Answer the following questions:

What were the consequences of the Boston Police Strike of 1919 on the efforts by the police to organize?

What three hypotheses have been formulated to explain the relationship between the police unions and the police subculture?

What are considered unfair labor practices?

In terms of financial management, how did the economic crash of 2007 affect the relationship of states with their local units of government?

Why is it argued that law enforcement agencies should not receive any portion of the assets that are forfeited as the result of their investigative actions?