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Police Use Of Force: Does Gender Make A Difference, Lorene Sandifer
Police Use Of Force: Does Gender Make A Difference, Lorene Sandifer
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
This study addresses the perception of the use of force and some differences that exist between males and females within law enforcement. A survey was distributed to five average sized police departments across the United States to survey the perceptions of the men and women in blue. The hypothesis is that women officers use less force to successfully accomplish the same desired outcomes in police/citizen contacts. At the time of this study, there have been no formal surveys on this subject. The survey response rate was 50% and the responses were tabulated to determine officers' perceptions on the use of …
Al-Qaeda And The Aryan Nations A Foucauldian Perspective, Hunter Ross Dell
Al-Qaeda And The Aryan Nations A Foucauldian Perspective, Hunter Ross Dell
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
Using Foucauldian qualitative research methods, this study will compare al-Qaeda and the Aryan Nations for similarities while attempting to uncover new insights from preexisting information. Little or no research had been conducted comparing these two organizations. The underlying theory is that these two organizations share similar rhetoric, enemies and goals and that these similarities will have implications in the fields of politics, law enforcement, education, research and United States national security.
Inductive Theoretical Integration: Approaching A General Theory Of Crime, Mark Christopher Saber
Inductive Theoretical Integration: Approaching A General Theory Of Crime, Mark Christopher Saber
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
The purpose of this study is to discuss and use theoretical integration in an attempt to better explain criminal behavior. Data for this study was obtained through a random power sample of undergraduate college students enrolled in criminology and criminal justice classes. Respondents chose a criminal behavior from a typology of drug, property, or violent criminal acts, and then chose theories which could aid in the explanation of that criminal behavior. The respondents were also asked the same concerning self-reported criminal activity. Analysis of the data showed that theoretical integration was used, by the respondents, to explain drug-related crimes committed …
The Death Penalty Through The Lenses Of Criminology/Criminal Justice Students And Non-Crcj Students, Shirley Ann Hamblet
The Death Penalty Through The Lenses Of Criminology/Criminal Justice Students And Non-Crcj Students, Shirley Ann Hamblet
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
The purpose of this study is to examine the possible relationship between level of knowledge and perception regarding capital punishment among criminology/criminal justice (CRCJ) students in comparison with non-CRCJ majors. The data for this study were obtained from a sample of CRCJ and non-CRCJ majors enrolled at the University of Texas at Arlington. While CRCJ majors appeared to be more knowledgeable regarding capital punishment, there was little significant difference of opinion (perception) among CRCJ and non-CRCJ majors.
Law Enforcement Grants, A Comparison Of Funded Grant Awards, Kenneth Myers
Law Enforcement Grants, A Comparison Of Funded Grant Awards, Kenneth Myers
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
The research focuses on 48 federally funded / awarded grants from the United States Department of Justice, Community Oriented Police Services Office and the Department of Homeland Security. A measurement instrument was developed to extract data from the grants for the purpose of determining if similarities existed among the awarded grants. The grants chosen came from jurisdictions of all types, sizes and demographics and represent a cross-section of American law enforcement. Once the data was collected, it was analyzed and examined for similarities. The data is presented in a manner that allows the reader determine if the information presented can …
Human Trafficking: A Comparative Analysis Of The Perceptions Of College Students And Police Officers, Maria Balderas
Human Trafficking: A Comparative Analysis Of The Perceptions Of College Students And Police Officers, Maria Balderas
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
The purpose of this study is to examine the perception and knowledge of human trafficking in the United States. Specifically, the perception of college students at the University of Texas at Arlington and officers at the Arlington Police Department will be examined by survey. The scope of human trafficking varies depending on the degree of influence it has to a specific situation at a particular time (Seligson, 2005, p.59). Research addressing the deterrence of human trafficking and the response from various agencies will be reviewed (“UN Face Sheet”, 2006). Human trafficking will be reviewed from an international perspective to the …
The Imapact Of In-Car Mobile Video System On Policing, Alan Hongchen Ma
The Imapact Of In-Car Mobile Video System On Policing, Alan Hongchen Ma
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
This research examines education and police experience as they relate to police officers' perceptions on the use of in-car mobile video system. A sample of police officers from area police departments in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex was studied using a self-administered survey, which consisted of 27 items. The research suggests that there are indeed differences in the perceptions of in-car mobile video system as it relates to police experience.
The Effects Of Parental Incarceration On Children: An Examination Of Delinquency And Criminality, School Performance And Alcohol And Drug Usage, Dionne Peniston
The Effects Of Parental Incarceration On Children: An Examination Of Delinquency And Criminality, School Performance And Alcohol And Drug Usage, Dionne Peniston
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
This study investigates the effects of parental incarceration on children and youth. The main objectives of this study are to validate previous research on delinquency and criminality, and poor school performance of youth whose parents have been under correctional supervision (jail or/and probation). In addition, this study aims to examine the prevalence of drug and alcohol use in this population. This study utilizes the data set from the Children at Risk Program. This program was a drug and delinquency prevention program that was implemented in 1992 to 1996. The electronic data set was obtained from the National Archive of Criminal …
Evaluating American Correctional Association Accreditation Of Adult Correctional Institutions, David Ralphs
Evaluating American Correctional Association Accreditation Of Adult Correctional Institutions, David Ralphs
Criminology & Criminal Justice Theses
This research study focuses on the impact that accreditation by the American Correctional Association has on violence, crowding, and educational and counseling offerings in adult correctional facilities. Data from the American Correctional Association and the 1995 and 2000 Census of State and Federal Correctional Facilities are studied by joining databases and performing statistical analysis on the resulting data. The resulting analysis reveals negative relationships between ACA accreditation and violence and positive relationships between ACA Accreditation and educational and counseling program offerings in adult correctional institutions.
The Inaugural Issue Of The Journal Of Knowledge And Best Practices In Juvenile Justice And Psychology
Contemporary Issues in Juvenile Justice
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Sexual Orientation And The Law: A Research Bibliography Selectively Annotating Legal Literature Through 2005, James M. Donovan, Ronald E. Wheeler, Ronald E. Wheeler, Stephanie Wilson
Sexual Orientation And The Law: A Research Bibliography Selectively Annotating Legal Literature Through 2005, James M. Donovan, Ronald E. Wheeler, Ronald E. Wheeler, Stephanie Wilson
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