Must have an Introduction, Conclusion, Headings for all topics, URL's for all sources.  Please use the Case Study for most of the paper.Resource: Case Study: Good Management or Bargaining in Bad Fa

Crime Analysis review and analysis, based on population, Violent Crime Index, Property Crime Index = crime rate FBI Uniform Crime Report REQUIRED




  • Introduction

 

 

  • How do you define safety?

 

 

  • How do you determine if an area is unsafe?

 

 

  • Safety analysis on 11cities from your personal view only, no application of formal crime data. Anaheim, Corona, Inglewood, Irvine, Los Angeles, Moreno Valley, Riverside, Santa Ana, Simi Valley, San Bernardino, Thousand Oaks. You must add a 12th city if you do not reside in any of these cities.

 

 

 

  • Personalized safety list – Chart 1

 

 

  • Place the cities in order from safest to least safe based ONLY on your own personal knowledge of violent crime and property crime

 

 

  • Why did you place the cities in that particular rank?  the reason why you ranked the city in this numerical position.

 

 

 

    1. Statistical safety list – Chart 2 – using FBI statistics www.fbi.gov (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

  • Create a Uniform Crime Report (chart/table)

 

 

  • Following the alpha listing of cities compute each city by four (4) categories; Population, VCI (violent crime Index), PCI (property crime index), crime rate.

 

 

  • Chart 3 -

 

 

  • Rank the cities in order from safest to least safe based on the collected data; crime rate. Remember to explain how your chart/table is organized according to the statistics displayed.

 

 

  • Why did you organize it in that manner?

 

 

  • Compare your personalized list with your statistical list

 

 

  • Did the rankings change?

 

 

  • What did you discover?

 

 

  • How do you feel about your findings?

 

 

  • Did anything surprise you?

 

 

Chart 4 – final listing of cities by crime rate; safest to unsafe

  • Sex offender laws regarding children under the age 14

  • PC§ 288. Lewd Act upon a Child
    (a) Except as provided in subdivision (i), any person who willfully and lewdly commits any lewd or lascivious act, including any of the acts constituting other crimes provided for in Part 1, upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child who is under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passions, or sexual desires of that person or the child, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for three, six, or eight years. 
    (b) (1) Any person who commits an act described in subdivision (a) by use of force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury on the victim or another person, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 5, 8, or 10 years.

 

 

  • Megan’s Law https://meganslaw.ca.gov/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

 

 

  • What is Megan’s Law?   by court order the person must remain 1,000 feet from where children congregate or are located.

 

 

  • How did Megan’s Law come about?

 

 

  • What purpose does it serve?

 

 

  • What are the statistics for the registered sex offenders in your community?

 

 

  • Use the results for your zip code (please list), city, and county.  for example 92504, 90305. City of Riverside, City of Inglewood, Riverside county, Los Angeles county

 

 

  • What are your thoughts about your analysis?

 

What is the Megans law, offenders, for the listed cities?

What is the Megans law, offenders, for Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles counties - how does this correlate to your city ranking, safest to unsafe?

 

 

  • Jessica’s Law  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessica%27s_Law (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

  • https://ballotpedia.org/Jessica%27s_Law,_California_Proposition_83_(2006) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

  • John Evander Couey  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Couey (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

  • http://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/couey-john-evander.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

  • http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/04/20/florida.killing/index.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

  • http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/30/florida.couey.dead/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

 

 

  • What does Jessica’s Law say?  the person must remain 2,000 feet from where children congregate or are located

  • For specified high-risk sex offenders, the ban extends to 2,640 feet.

  • Making more sex offenders eligible for an SVP ("Sexually Violent Predator") commitment.

 

 

  • How did it come about?

 

 

  • What is the purpose?

 

 

  • Chelsea’s Law https://www.stopchildpredators.org/chelseas-law/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

  •  http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/09/california.chelseas.law/index.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

  • https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Chelseas-Law-Signed-into-Law-5-Years-Ago-326470901.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

 

 

  • What does Chelsea’s Law say?

 

 

  • How did it come about?

 

 

  • What is the purpose?

 

 

  • Clery Act (This portion of your assignment is optional, but very beneficial if you are planning or have already transitioned to a four (4) year college / university. It is your choice to do the research and include it into your essay)

 

 

  • What is the Clery Act?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clery_Act (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

  • http://endrapeoncampus.org/the-clery-act/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

  • https://police.vanderbilt.edu/crimeinfo/cleryactfaq.php (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

 

 

  • What does it say?

 

 

  • How did it come about?

 

 

  • What is its significance?

 

 

  • Create two separate UCRs (charts/tables) to show your collected data for RCC and your school of choice. for example CSUSB https://www.csusb.edu/sites/csusb/files/ASR_CSUSB_2017.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

  • UCR http://police.ucr.edu/clery/clery_2017_0930_revised.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

  • CBU https://calbaptist.edu/safety-services/2015%20Annual%20Security%20Report%20-%20OPS.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

 

  • What are the statistics for RCC?  

 

 

  • What crime(s) occur the most?

 

 

  • Do you feel safe here on campus? Why or why not?

 

 

  • What does the data say about your school of choice?

 

 

  • What crime(s) occur the most?

 

 

  • After reviewing the Clery Act information, do you still wish to transfer/remain as a student? Why or why not? 

 

 

  • Conclusion

 

 

  • What did your analysis prove about safety versus your personal thoughts?

 

 

  • Has your thoughts/views on safety changed? Why or why not?

 

CITATION GENERATORS

Citation Machine http://www.citationmachine.net/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Easy Bib http://www.easybib.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Noodletools https://www.noodletools.com/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

OWL https://owl.english.purdue.edu/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 


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Description

Demonstrate an understanding of criminological theories used to explain crime and criminality;

 

 

  1. Critical Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills about issues, problems, and explanations for which multiple solutions are possible. Students will be able to explore problems and, where possible, solve them. Students will be able to develop, test, and evaluate rival hypotheses. Students will be able to construct sound arguments and evaluate the arguments of others.

Explain the methods, theories, and concepts associated with the sources of crime data, the emerging patterns of criminal activity, and the costs of crime;

 

Understand the history, development, and structure, and function of American police, courts, and corrections;

 

Demonstrate an understanding of the history, structure, and function of the police;

 

Convey an understanding of the process of adjudication;

 

  1. Critical Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills about issues, problems, and explanations for which multiple solutions are possible. Students will be able to explore problems and, where possible, solve them. Students will be able to develop, test, and evaluate rival hypotheses. Students will be able to construct sound arguments and evaluate the arguments of others.

Show an understanding of corrections including the roles of probation, parole, and community corrections; as well as the functions of prisons and jails;

 

Identify and describe special issues in the criminal justice system involving juvenile delinquency, drugs, and the future development;

 

Critically analyze and discuss issues of crime and justice from varying perspectives;

 

Utilize conclusions from scholarly research in creating informed positions on controversial issues in criminal justice;

 

Demonstrate the ability to raise critically relevant questions based on independent reading of criminal justice literature;

 

Effectively follow the appropriate writing style practiced in the social sciences;

 

Explain the definitions of crime;

 

  1. Information Competency & Technology Literacy - Students will be able to use technology to locate, organize, and evaluate information. They will be able to locate relevant information, judge the reliability of sources, and evaluate the evidence contained in those sources as they construct arguments, make decisions, and solve problems.

Understand the extent of the crime problem in America.



What is the U.S. Constitution?-2

REMEMBERING THE DISCUSSION ON CONSENSUS, CONFLICT, CHAOS.

 

Monday September 17th 1787

The US Constitution is the most important document in the American government. All laws, case reviews, and legal procedures are dependent on the interpretation of the US Constitution and its Amendments. This interpretation is the responsibility of the Supreme Court and its Justices; Madison v Marbury, 1803. Considering how important this single document is within our legal system and how its interpretation affects the practices of law enforcement across the nation, it is imperative that there is a clear understanding of its contents.

The US Constitution (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Understanding U.S. Constitution - 5 Key Concepts Everyone Should Know - (1 of 2) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

Understanding U.S. Constitution - 5 Key Concepts Everyone Should Know - (2 of 2) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

Article. I 

Section 1.

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

 

Section 2.

The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.

 

 

Section 3.

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.

The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments.

 

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Section 4. 

The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of choosing Senators.

 

 

 

Section 5.

Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority of each shall constitute a Quorum to do Business; but a smaller Number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the Attendance of absent Members, in such Manner, and under such Penalties as each House may provide.

 

 

 

 

Section 6.

The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.

 

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Section 7

All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other Bills. Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House.

 

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Section 8. 

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; To declare War.

 

 

Section 9

The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases or Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it.

No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed.

 

 

Section 10

No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility.

 

 

Articles 1, 2, and 3 (con't)-2

Article. II 

Section 1.

The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice President, chosen for the same Term.

 

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States

 

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Section 2.

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States. 

 

He shall have Power… nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate … Judges of the supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States.

 

The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session. 

 

Section 3

He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information on the State of the Union.

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Section 4

The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.

 

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Article. 3 

Section 1.

The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

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Section 2.

The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases…in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have original Jurisdiction. In all the other Cases before mentioned, the supreme Court shall have appellate Jurisdiction.

 

The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.

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Section 3.

Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.

 

The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason. 

 

LETS EXAMINE RECENT EVENTS

 

TRUMP v HAWAII  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_v._Hawaii (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

YOUNG TURKS VIEW US Government Kills Liberty (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

JANUS v AFSCME - PUBLIC SECTOR UNIONS

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus_v._AFSCME (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/janus-v-american-federation-state-county-municipal-employees-council-31/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/27/supreme-court-rules-in-janus-labor-union-case.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-rules-on-union-dues-in-janus-v-afscme-today-2018-06-27/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/us/politics/supreme-court-unions-organized-labor.html?emc=edit_na_20180627&nl=breaking-news&nlid=38970030ing-news&ref=cta (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

 Amendments 1 -10 and 14-2

THE Bill of Rights amendments 1-10.

 

CONSENSUS, CONFLICT, CHAOS

 

RULE OF LAW; WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

DUE PROCESS; WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

PRESIDENT TRUMP ADVOCATES DEPRIVING IMMIGRANTS DUE PROCESS RIGHTS

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/24/us/politics/trump-immigration-judges-due-process.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

RIGHT OF PRIVACY

CARPENTER v UNITED STATES

https://www.oyez.org/cases/2017/16-402 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_v._United_States (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

https://www.wired.com/story/carpenter-v-united-states-supreme-court-digital-privacy/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/in-carpenter-the-supreme-court-rules-narrowly-for-privacy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://reason.com/volokh/2018/06/22/first-thoughts-on-carpenter-v-united-sta (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/06/in-carpenter-v-united-states-the-supreme-court-vindicates-justice-sonia-sotomayors-theory-of-digital-privacy.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

 

 

Amendment II

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

District of Columbia v Heller https://www.oyez.org/cases/2007/07-290 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

McDonald v City of Chicago

https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 08-1521

 

 

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

 

CARPENTER v UNITED STATES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_v._United_States (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.oyez.org/cases/2017/16-402 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Amendment V   due process person

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamouscrime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

 

Escobedo v Illinois

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escobedo_v._Illinois (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/615 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Miranda v Arizona

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_v._Arizona (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.oyez.org/cases/1965/759 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

 

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein thecrime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

Gideon v Wainwright

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideon_v._Wainwright (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.oyez.org/cases/1962/155 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

 

 

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

DEATH PENALTY INFORMATION CENTER  https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

PROPOSITION 184 THREE STRIKES PRINCIPLE OF PROPORTIONALITY  https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_184,_Three_Strikes_Sentencing_Initiative_(1994) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

PROPOSITION 36 CHANGES TO THREE STRIKES https://ballotpedia.org/California_Proposition_36,_Changes_in_the_%22Three_Strikes%22_Law_(2012) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

PIZZA THIEF http://articles.latimes.com/1995-03-03/local/me-38444_1_jerry-dewayne-williams (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/feb/10/local/la-me-pizzathief10-2010feb10 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

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Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

ARIZONA SENATE BILL 1070 https://immigration.findlaw.com/immigration-laws-and-resources/arizona-immigration-law-s-b-1070.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-arizona-law-20160915-snap-story.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

 

 

 

Amendment XIV  due process states

Section 1.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

AREAS FOR DISCUSSION - IMPACT ON IMMIGRATION, MIGRANT STATUS, CHAIN MIGRATION, GAY RIGHTS, SAME SEX MARRIAGE, WEDDING CAKES, FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE

 

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Crime control versus Due Process-2

There are different theories that have been developed to explain the reasons as to why people commit crime.  As such, these theories that have been developed that explain the different ways in which punishment of the criminal is looked upon by society as a whole and by those within the criminal justice system.

KEY TERMS

U.S. CONSTITUTION

MASTER/SERVANT

PREAMBLE

ARTICLE I

ARTICLE II

ARTICLE lll

MARBURY v MADISON

BILL OF RIGHTS

AMENDMENTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 14

AMENDMENT 1

AMENDMENT 2

AMENDMENT 4

AMENDMENT 5

AMENDMENT 6

AMENDMENT 8

AMENDMENT 10

AMENDMENT 14

THEORIES OF PUNISHMENT

 

THEORIES OF CRIME - WHAT ARE SOME OF THEM?

Sociology - study of society

Criminology - study of crime

Rational choice theory - people make choices

Social Disorganization theory - the degree of the dysfunction in society where you are

Social Process theory - family, friends, peers impact on person development

Labeling theory - you are what you believe you are

Strain theory - criminal behavior explained by biological and psychological attributes of an individual

Biological theory - criminal behavior explained by biological and psychological attributes of an individual

Cultural deviance theory - cultural development of the environment in which you are; beginning, teen years, young adult years, middle and senior years

Life Course theory - criminal and anti social behavior evident in each stage of a person's life

 

THEORIES OF PUNISHMENT - WHAT ARE SOME OF THEM?

Deterrence - consequences and punishment severe enough to cause non activiation

Retribution - revenge for earlier transgressions

Incapacitation - removal from society because of norms and values violation

Rehabilitation / Reformation - reconstruction of a person's life, behavior modification, from worse to better. who determines?

Restorative Justice; victim/defendant collaboration

  

Just as we use those theories to understand the different elements of the criminal justice system, we also need to understand the reasons why the system works in the way it does.  There are two models that the criminal justice system uses to dictate how each state, or given jurisdiction, reacts to criminal violations.

 

The crime control model approaches crime in a way that favors law enforcement.  Following the crime control model, law enforcement focuses more on arresting and charging the individual who has committed the crime in question.

 

On the opposite side of the crime control model is the due process model.  Under the due process model the criminal justice system focuses more on protecting the rights of the individual who is thought to have committed the crime.  This means that the officers involved in a case must establish reasonable (articulable) suspicion, probable cause in order to execute a search and focuses more on protecting the constitutional rights of the individual in question, person of interest.. 

 

California, for example, is a due process state.  There is more of a focus on protecting the constitutional rights of an individual than there is doing whatever is needed to catch the criminal.  Some refer to this as “red tape,” the protocols that an officer must follow regardless of the “gut feeling.”

 

Now that we have reviewed all the theories utilized in the criminal justice system in the previous and current chapters, let's apply our knowledge of these theories to some research as you complete one of your REQUIRED assignments - Crime Analysis. 

 

Every year the FBI compiles a list of the number of crimes that occurred in a given city.  This is called the Uniform Crime Report, UCR for short.  By reviewing the most current UCR for your area, you can find out exactly how many violent crimes and property crimes occurred in your city.  By adding these together, violent crime index and property crime index,  you get the total crime rate for your city.  Dividing this total by the population gives you a rough estimate of the percentage of crime in that city.

 

Violent Crime Index + Property Crime Index = Total Crime

Total Crime / Population = Crime rate percentage

 

 

Let's find the city of Riverside, California (for example)

Step 1: Go to the FBI website: www.fbi.gov (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

Step 2: In the Menu go to the Crime Statistics page.

Step 3:  Click on Preliminary Crime Report

Step 4:  Click on Table 

Step 5:  Click on Alabama through California, or go to California

Step 6:  Find California, Riverside, and add up the violent crime index and property crime index numbers.

Violent Crime + Property Crime = Total Crime

for example 792 + 5,269 = 6,061

Total Crime / Population = Crime Rate

6,061/326,896 =1.85%

 

Using the above steps to complete the table below:

 

City

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Population

Crime Rate

Riverside

792

5,269

325,896

1.85%

Anaheim

Corona

Inglewood

Irvine

Los Angeles

Moreno Valley

Santa Ana

Simi Valley

San Bernardino

Thousand Oaks

 

KEY TERMS

CRIME CONTROL MODEL

DUE PROCESS MODEL

UNIFORM CRIME REPORT

CLERY REPORT

MEGANS LAW

JESSICA'S LAW

CHELSEA'S LAW

RATIONAL CHOICE THEORY

SOCIAL DISORGANIZATION THEORY

STRAIN THEORY

SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY

BIOLOGICAL THEORY

CULTURAL DEVIANCE THEORY

LABELING THEORY

 

 

 

POLICING - HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

THE HISTORY OF POLICING IN THE UNITED STATES

http://plsonline.eku.edu/insidelook/history-policing-united-states-part-1 (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 

https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/50819_ch_1.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.nleomf.org/museum/news/newsletters/online-insider/2012/April-2012/early-days-american-law-enforcement-april-2012.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

https://www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/samplechapter/0/1/3/3/0133028313.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

http://www.communitypolicing.com/history-of-policing (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.