Abstract Searches of fire scenes are common in operations of the fire service and important to the investigation of fire origin and cause. Fire and arson investigators need to be aware of search and seizure laws. There have been several court decisions and laws created regarding proper search and seizure procedures for fire and arson investigators. Research into these laws and court rulings will help fire and arson investigators understand what type of search warrant is required‚ if search
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Crime! Crime is a familiar and commonly used word. Many have probably heard or used the word‚ but how many have heard or know about the word deviance? The two words‚ deviance and crime‚ are closely related as they both deal with breaking laws and norms. Many may have their personal definition and interpretation of the word crime. However‚ according to the Mirriam Webster online dictionary‚ crime is defined as “ an act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or the omission of a duty that is
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of criminal law that an imputed offense must correspond exactly to the type of crime described by law. If no law applies exactly to the point in question‚ then there is no offense” (Fidel Castro). Criminal law follows a strict set of guidelines and procedures that allow prosecutors to convict suspects and police forces to make arrests. Criminal law varies for each state including the punishment that follows for the crime committed. Many individuals are unclear as to what criminal law is‚ how it affects
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Does CompStat Reduce Crime? Does CompStat Reduce Crime? 1. What management‚ organization‚ and technology factors make CompStat effective? CompStat is effective in management do to the fact that it holds the commanders of the local precincts accountable for their areas. It helps to organize the resources of the precinct in order to benefit the community in reducing the crime rate. The technology that make it effective is that is compiles and analyzes data city-wide and produces reports that
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Hate Crimes The Anti-Jews were standing outside of a synagogue chanting “kill the Big Noses” while Jews were inside having prayer. The term “Big Nose” is a stereotypic term used against Jews‚ making fun of their big noses. Verbal abuse is the first step to hate crimes. People who commit hate crimes should be tried with the highest charge possible and if found guilty‚ the most cruel sentencing possible. DEFINITION AND LAWS Based on the definition of hate crimes and current laws‚ hate crimes should
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programmes about the police‚ criminals‚ prisoners and the courts and are syndicated around the world. Why are people – the audience – so fascinated by crime and deviance? And if the media can so successfully engage the public’s fascination‚ can they equally tap into – and increase – people’s fears about crime? Is the media’s interest is in obsession with – crime harmful? Although people have some autonomy (self – control‚ and self – determination) in how they behave‚ they still may imitate some things they
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Juvenile Crime Introduction Every year‚ millions of juveniles are involved in criminal activities. According to statistics‚ as of 1999‚ the arrest rate for juvenile crime has dropped from its peak in the mid-1990 ’s. Statistics about juvenile crime have shown a steady increase of juvenile arrests from 1987 to 1994. Although overall crime rates have decreased since 1994‚ they are still above what they were in 1980. The following paragraphs and charts show the crime rates of specific crimes committed
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Universal Crime Report (UCR)‚ burglaries in the South Region of the United States declined from 2011 – 2012‚ but in cities of less than 10‚000 residents there was an increase. Attalla‚ Alabama lies within the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of just over 6‚000 placing it within the aforementioned statistical area for populations of less than 10‚000. The UCR reports that nationwide burglary rates had a very small increase for the reporting period in 2012. (Universal Crime Report
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Roles of an investigation Scenario: As a police psychologist‚ you are part of an investigation into the homicide of a high profile community member‚ the mayor. The information you received from the department is that the victim was found with a single gunshot wound to the head. He was last seen with another notable figure at a nearby restaurant. You learn that before becoming the mayor‚ the deceased was the chief of your department and was very close to many administrators and officers. Angel
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President Nixon had a huge lead over Senator McGovern‚ so why did it happen? Watergate was caused by Nixon’s paranoia which lead to a cover-up that destroyed his presidency. Understanding the personality of Richard Nixon makes understanding the crimes of Watergate possible. Most sources agree that Nixon was‚ in essence‚ two men. According to John Ehrlichman‚ “There was another side to him‚ like the flat‚ dark side of the moon.” David Frost‚ did research for the television interview series he
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