Multijurisdictional Task Forces

Multidisciplinary, Multijurisdictional, and Major Case Task Forces April Mitchell CJ 203 730am Criminal Investigation Multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional approaches to cases can be a great tool in catching criminals and solving cases. However, care must be taken to make such a major case task force fully operational and advantageous to police departments and the community. In this paper I will discuss the pros and cons of multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional, and major case task forces. A multidisciplinary approach is one
These task forces handle large scale cases such as mass murderers and serial killers. Advantages to these task forces can be faster response times on leads or when an emergency (such as another killing) is reported, training for local police involved with working the task force, interagency cooperation, and a more secure feeling in the populace when information is being distributed in a timely manner, they can see that the case is being handled well, and the public can see that progress is being made in the solving of the crime and capture of the suspect(s). In conclusion, it appears that multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional, and major case task forces are a good methods to solving crimes and apprehending criminals. When handled properly, the sharing of information, resources, and the cooperation of many departments and jurisdictions is a benefit to all law enforcement agencies as well as the community. Planning and a sound strategy for handling emergencies and information can greatly enhance the chances of these approaches being well received and working cohesively together. As we have seen in several high profile cases, these teams get the job done. References Murphy, G.,