Inter American University of Puerto Rico CASE STUDY: TORTURE THE BOMBING SUSPECT? Source: Dr. Tom Kerns‚ Introduction to Bioethics‚ http://www.bioethicscourse.info/casesite/cs-torture.html GEPE 4040 Ethical Dimensions Contemporary Affairs Prof.: Miłosz Mariusz Jacko‚ Ph.D. At 9:30am a phone call was received at The Seattle Times from a person claiming to have placed a bomb at an undisclosed location in downtown Seattle. The caller indicated the device was set to detonate at 2pm the
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the crime scene profile. The suspect has a higher probability of being involved in the crime compared to other possible suspects (1). Furthermore if both individuals DNA is found‚ the forensic scientist can conclude that there is a possibility of rough play‚ or physical interaction between the two individuals(3). This information can then be built up‚ by comparing any possible bruises or marks‚ and using the other evidence found at the crime scene to build a strong suspect and crime scene
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Offender profiling is used to help identify and capture likely suspects by analyzing patterns of crime and how a crime was committed. It presents both advantages and disadvantages. Research that has been conducted on psychological profiling reveals that profiles rely on stereotypes‚ assumptions‚ and inferences (Schwartz‚ 2016). Since there is a 50-50 chance that accurate profiles may or may not be developed its reliability and validity is inconclusive. Nevertheless‚ it continues to be used in investigations
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crime S2 W2 / kraɪm / noun 1 [ uncountable ] illegal activities in general : We moved here because there was very little crime. Police officers are being given new powers to help combat crime. a police crackdown on car crime a town with a relatively low crime rate 2 [ countable ] an illegal action‚ which can be punished by law : He insisted that he had not committed any crime. men who have been found guilty of violent crimes crime against Crimes against the elderly are becoming
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owner‚ driver‚ and passengers must provide their names and addresses to police; other examples: if police suspect that a person is under 18 and carrying or consuming alcohol in a public place or if a person is suspected of committing an offence on a train or part of a railway. 4. The power to stop and detain a person for the purposes of a search if the police have reasonable grounds to suspect that the person is carrying illegal articles (such as drugs) on their person or in their vehicle. 5. The
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Without the law‚ many suspects may be treated unfairly. It is a necessary safeguard. Miranda is a ruling which says that the accused have the right to remain silent and prosecutors may not use statements made by them while in police custody‚ unless the police advice them of their rights. In other words‚ a police officer must inform a suspect of this fundamental right‚ under the Fifth Amendment‚ at the time of their arrest and or interrogation. Miranda protect ignorant suspects from incriminating themselves
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in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney‚ one will be appointed for you.” (mirandarights.org‚ 2009) Although wording may vary‚ this is the basic message that officers need to be sure is understood by a suspect. In 1966 the Miranda Rights were created from the United States Supreme Court case of Miranda V. Arizona. When Ernesto Miranda was charged with rape‚ kidnapping‚ and robbery he was not informed of his rights before policy interrogated him. The
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evidence as possible related to the crime and to connect the suspect to the crime. The apartment is best searched one room at a time‚ being sure to search from the doorway‚ onward. Once the pyshical evidence is collected‚ a chain of custody is established. Every one who then handeles the evidence is to sign their name on it‚ the reasoning for having
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this time. A 2011 study done by Katherine Scott showed how crime television shows has an influence on public precipitation. During her study she watched several different crime drama shows and noticed a remarkable discovery. She decided to count the suspects throughout the show and determine if they were lower‚ middle‚ or upper class. With this she also determined if they were female caucasian‚ female non-caucasian‚ male caucasian‚ or male non-caucasian. Her study showed that surprisingly the female
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the robbers I would do the following: I would question the witnesses and victims‚ I would put the suspects in a lineup‚ I would secure all videos and other evidence‚ I read the suspects the rights‚ I would document any confessions and charge the suspect and investigate‚ compare and contrast facts and evidence regarding the detained suspects in the other zone. I would follow up by going to the suspect for identification and confirm the witnesses if the person is involved or not in the robbery. Purposeful
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