Essay Questions

Discuss organizational structure and its impact upon the Law Enforcement profession.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Reference

Peak, K. J. (2012). Justice administration: Police, courts, and corrections management (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Discuss the similarities and differences between a police chief and a sheriff providing qualifications, roles, selection methods, duties, and responsibilities. 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Reference

Peak, K. J. (2012). Justice administration: Police, courts, and corrections management (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Define each of the following: court of last resort, intermediate court of appeals, trial court, court of limited jurisdiction. Discuss the differences of each and provide examples of each. 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Reference

Peak, K. J. (2012). Justice administration: Police, courts, and corrections management (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Give examples of problem-solving courts. How are they different in philosophy and function than traditional courts? What are some issues now confronting mental health courts? 

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Reference

Peak, K. J. (2012). Justice administration: Police, courts, and corrections management (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.