Interview Analysis

Unit 6 Assignment 2 [CJ340 : Applied Criminal Justice Ethics ] © Kaplan University Interview A nalysis You will conduct two interviews with practicing professionals in the field of law enforcement. These individuals may occupy positions in federal, state, county, or municipal police agencies, probation, parole, or prosecutors' offices. It is preferable that you conduct the interviews in person, but telephone interviews will be acceptable if in - person interviews cannot be arranged. Focus on the following questions in your interviews: 1. Why are ethics and character so important in the field of law enforcement? 2. Do the interviewees feel that police are more ethical today, or were they more ethical 10 years ago? 3. Why do police officers become involved in misconduct? 4. Do the interviewees feel that there is enough training offered in ethics at the police academy level? If not, why is that? 5. Should ethics training be offered as an ongoing process for law enforcement officers? 6. Do the interviewees feel that education and/or training in ethics would reduce incidents of police corruption? Report the results of these interviews in a paper that answers the proposed questions. Apply to your paper information that has been read and discussed in class on various ethical issues to form a synthesis of practical law enforcement ideologies. Be sure to discuss with the interviewees at le ast four contemporary ethical issues that they are dealing with as criminal justice practitioners. Finally, offer your own insights on the perspectives of the individuals you interviewed and materials covered in the text readings and Seminar discussions. The paper will be a minimum of 6 –8 double -spaced pages using a 12 -point font. It must be in APA format. Direction s In addi tion to fulfilli ng the sp ec ifics of the Assig nment, a su ccessfu l pap er mus t also meet the following criteria: • Includ e a cover pag e an d references pag e in 10–12 -point font (Arial , Cour ier, and Times New Roman are acceptabl e) • View point an d purp ose sh ould be clearly establish ed and sus tain ed • Assign ment sh ould follow the conve ntions of Standa rd American Englis h (correct gra mmar, pun ctua tion, etc.) • W riting sh ould be well ordered, logical, an d unifi ed, as we ll as origina l an d insigh tful • Your work should displa y sup erior content, organiza tion, style, an d mec hani cs • Appr opria te citation style should be followed You should als o make sur e to: • Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date • Include an introductory and concluding paragraph and demonstrate college -level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English • Use examples to support your discussion Unit 6 Assignment 2 [CJ340 : Applied Criminal Justice Ethics ] © Kaplan University • Cite all sources on a separate referenc e page at the end of your paper and cited within the body of your paper using APA format Submitting Your Assignment Compose your paper in Word and save your document in the following format: Last name First name Assignment. (Example: SmithJoh n Unit 6 Assignment 2). Submit your Assignment by selecting the “Unit 6: Assignment 2”Dropbox by the end of Unit 6. Unit 6 Assignment 2 [CJ340 : Applied Criminal Justice Ethics ] © Kaplan University Unit 6 Assignment 2 Checklist Criteria: Ask yourself the following questions. Not Yet Yes Purpose for Writing Did you interview at least two practicing professionals in the field of law enforcement ? Did you a nalyze contemporary ethical issues faced by criminal justice practitioners and organizations? Did your analysis cover the questions outlined in the assignment? Research Is your research current ? Did you use at least two credible sources? Did you answer all the questions in a substantive manner? Content Is your content accurate ? Is your content comprehensive enough to address the topic? Format Did you save your paper as a Word® Document ? Did you name your file Correctly? Did you use APA format to cite your sources? Did you check your document for spelling? Did you check your paper for grammatical errors? Is your paper the correct length ?