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Understanding And Surviving An Aircraft Hijack, Brian Kingshott Jan 2005

Understanding And Surviving An Aircraft Hijack, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

Although aircraft hijacking (air piracy) incidents have decreased since the 1970s and 80s, the possibility of an incident occurring remains a threat that should not be ignored. In this paper, discussion will focus on a terrorist incident occurring whereby armed personnel seize an aircraft in flight and hold all passengers and crew as hostages. The common factors associated with acts of air piracy include, but are not limited to, high state of fear, apprehension, indecisiveness, as well as physical and psychological trauma. By knowing the possible actions, or reactions, of all involved will allow individuals to deal with this trauma.

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Beyond Gratz And Grutter: Prospects For Affirmative Action In The Aftermath Of The Supreme Court's Michigan Decisions, Euel Elliott, Andrew Ewoh Dec 2004

Beyond Gratz And Grutter: Prospects For Affirmative Action In The Aftermath Of The Supreme Court's Michigan Decisions, Euel Elliott, Andrew Ewoh

Andrew I.E. Ewoh

This article explores the meaning of the Supreme Court's Michigan decisions and their implications for higher education in the judicial, political, and social–cultural context. It concludes that the complex and dynamic interplay of judicial policymaking, politics and public opinion, and demographic changes could have important consequences, including unanticipated ones, in the years ahead.

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Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice, Victor Kappeler, Gary Potter, Mark Blumberg Dec 2004

Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice, Victor Kappeler, Gary Potter, Mark Blumberg

Vic Kappeler

Now in its fourth edition, this widely used and superior alternative to traditional criminal justice books continues both effectively and clearly to debunk myths cited in the popular literature regarding the problems of criminality in the U.S. It serves as a solid foundation for readers to probe beneath popular notions of crime, criminals, and crime control. Each well-written chapter provides a distinct avenue for exploring misconceptions about specific crimes or particular aspects of the system. Kappeler and Potter’s provocative examination of the realities of crime and justice is a must read for anyone serious about crime, criminal justice, or criminology.

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Police Culture, Ethics And Entitlement Theory, Brian Kingshott Apr 2004

Police Culture, Ethics And Entitlement Theory, Brian Kingshott

Brian F. Kingshott

Using entitlement theory as a lens for viewing police relationships, this paper will explore the police culture and provide a theoretical foundation for understanding police behavior and their response to stress. Entitlement theory suggests that individuals may develop impairments in their ability to empathize and behave in a mutually respectful manner, given significant relationships in which they have been under-entitled, and/or traumatic experiences that have not been appropriately processed. It is proposed that early attachment experiences, the ensuing view of self and others, the police training and work culture, and traumatic experiences in the line of duty all contribute to …

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Police Culture, Ethics And Entitlement Theory, Kathleen Bailey, Suzanne Wolfe, Brian Kingshott Dec 2003

Police Culture, Ethics And Entitlement Theory, Kathleen Bailey, Suzanne Wolfe, Brian Kingshott

Kathleen Bailey

Using entitlement theory as a lens for viewing police relationships, this paper will explore the police culture and provide a theoretical foundation for understanding police behavior and their response to stress. Entitlement theory suggests that individuals may develop impairments in their ability to empathize and behave in a mutually respectful manner, given significant relationships in which they have been underentitled, and/or traumatic experiences that have not been appropriately processed. It is proposed that early attachment experiences, the ensuing view of self and others, the police training and work culture, and traumatic experiences in the line of duty all contribute to …

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Review Of A Time For Every Purpose: Law And The Balance Of Life By Todd D. Rakoff, Christine Yalda Jun 2003

Review Of A Time For Every Purpose: Law And The Balance Of Life By Todd D. Rakoff, Christine Yalda

Christine A. Yalda

No abstract provided.

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Risk Evaluations For The Courts: Is Service Quality A Function Of Specialization?, Kristine Botsford Mullendore, Anton Tolman May 2003

Risk Evaluations For The Courts: Is Service Quality A Function Of Specialization?, Kristine Botsford Mullendore, Anton Tolman

Kristine Botsford Mullendore

Psychologists are often asked to testify in court. However, concerns have been expressed in both the legal and psychological literatures about the quality of these services. This article presents survey results comparing the practice patterns of generally licensed psychologists with those of specialist forensic diplomates in providing risk evaluations. Results suggest that general clinicians frequently perform these evaluations, but forensic diplomates use more modern risk instruments, are more aware of the scientific literature, and provide the court with more information about the scientific basis of their testimony. The implication of these results for legal professionals, psychologist training, and practice are …

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Weapons Of Mass Victimization, Radioactive Waste Shipments, And Environmental Laws: Policy Making And First Responders, Kristine Botsford Mullendore, James Ballard Jan 2003

Weapons Of Mass Victimization, Radioactive Waste Shipments, And Environmental Laws: Policy Making And First Responders, Kristine Botsford Mullendore, James Ballard

Kristine Botsford Mullendore

Transnational and domestic terrorists may employ unconventional weapons of mass destruction and/or mass contamination in their future operations against governments. These asymmetrical tactics may include nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons designed to produce panic and disruption in daily life. This article addresses several of the myriad legal and practical issues relative to potential radiological weapons. Several suggestions as to local-level policy are offered and discussed. Among these suggestions are the need for local law enforcement and policy decision makers to formally recognize the potential use of radiological weapons of mass contamination and the need to develop both protection strategies for …

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Does The Effect Of Familial Disruption On Delinquency Vary According To Circumstances? An Investigation Of Interaction Effects, Christopher Kierkus, Douglas Baer Dec 2002

Does The Effect Of Familial Disruption On Delinquency Vary According To Circumstances? An Investigation Of Interaction Effects, Christopher Kierkus, Douglas Baer

Christopher A. Kierkus

Empirical research has shown that familial disruption is associated with delinquent behavior. Recent investigations suggest that reduced levels of attachment in non-traditional families may be responsible for this effect. However, it is not known if the impact of familial disruption varies according to familial SES or the gender of the children. Some authors have argued that the criminogenic influence is greater for boys while others have maintained that girls are more adversely influenced. Similar contradictory evidence has been reported with respect to SES. Finally, a substantial number of studies have shown that the influence of familial disruption is largely invariant …

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The Status Of The Uniform Guidelines On Employee Selection Procedures: Legal Developments And Future Prospects, Andrew Ewoh, James Guseh Dec 2000

The Status Of The Uniform Guidelines On Employee Selection Procedures: Legal Developments And Future Prospects, Andrew Ewoh, James Guseh

Andrew I.E. Ewoh

This article examines the legal status of the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures from the perspectives of judicial opinions and race-norming provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Specifically, the analysis provides a discussion of important U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions with special emphasis on their relevance for disparate impact theory. Because the 1991 Civil Rights Act has altered the selection procedures somewhat, the article offers implications of these changes for personnel managers or specialists and recommends modification of the Uniform Guidelines.

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Finding Crime Hot Spots Through Repeat Address Mapping, John Eck, Jeffrey Gersh, Charlene Taylor Dec 1999

Finding Crime Hot Spots Through Repeat Address Mapping, John Eck, Jeffrey Gersh, Charlene Taylor

Charlene Y. Taylor

No abstract provided.

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Seen But Not Heard: The Legal Lives Of Young People, Madelaine Adelman, Christine Yalda Dec 1999

Seen But Not Heard: The Legal Lives Of Young People, Madelaine Adelman, Christine Yalda

Christine A. Yalda

No abstract provided.

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Walking The Straight And Narrow: Performative Sexuality And The First Amendment After Hurley, Christine Yalda Dec 1998

Walking The Straight And Narrow: Performative Sexuality And The First Amendment After Hurley, Christine Yalda

Christine A. Yalda

This article looks at a US Supreme Court case, Hurley v GLIB (1995), to consider the United States Constitution’s First Amendment both as a tool and as a site for contesting hegemonic ideas about sexuality. In Hurley, the Court allowed Boston St Patrick’s-Evacuation Day Parade organizers to exclude a group of openly gay Irish-Americans (and their supporters) who wished to march in the annual parade. The parade organizers maintained that they were not excluding the gay group as such, but rather the pro-gay message. The Court accepted this argument, ostensibly on First Amendment grounds. I argue that the holding has …

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Organizational Commitment To Community Policing, Joanne Ziembo-Vogl, Devere Woods Dec 1997

Organizational Commitment To Community Policing, Joanne Ziembo-Vogl, Devere Woods

Joanne Ziembo-Vogl

No abstract provided.

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Forces Of Deviance: Understanding The Dark Side Of Policing, Victor Kappeler, Richard Sluder, Geoffrey Alpert Dec 1997

Forces Of Deviance: Understanding The Dark Side Of Policing, Victor Kappeler, Richard Sluder, Geoffrey Alpert

Vic Kappeler

An informative look at a very difficult topic. The discretion, authority, and power granted the police to accomplish their mission offer multiple opportunities for deviance. This revised edition effectively organizes a large amount of material in order to provide students with a timely and comprehensive review of this disturbing dimension of police organizations. The authors analysis of deviance as the product of the organization of the occupation, the expectations of society, and the perceptions and interpretations of the role of the police are compellingly presented. A fascinating portrait of the social and organizational factors of the police working environment emerges, …

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War On Crime: Bandits, G-Men, And The Politics Of Mass Culture, Claire Potter Dec 1997

War On Crime: Bandits, G-Men, And The Politics Of Mass Culture, Claire Potter

Claire Potter

No abstract provided.

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The Mission Of Policing: The Lost Imparative, Joanne Ziembo-Vogl, Devere Woods Dec 1996

The Mission Of Policing: The Lost Imparative, Joanne Ziembo-Vogl, Devere Woods

Joanne Ziembo-Vogl

No abstract provided.

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Analyse Spatiale Des Crimes Commis Sur La Rue A L'Interieur Des Marches De Drogues, David Weisburd, Lorraine Green, Debra Ross Dec 1993

Analyse Spatiale Des Crimes Commis Sur La Rue A L'Interieur Des Marches De Drogues, David Weisburd, Lorraine Green, Debra Ross

Debra E. Ross

In this paper we utilize data from the Drug Market Analysis Program (DMAP) in Jersey City, New Jersey, to provide some preliminary insight into the spatial relationship between street level drug markets and crime. We begin our paper with a description of how the DMAP information system was used to define drug markets and the characteristics of the markets that were identified. We then turn to an analysis of the incidence of reported crime within drug market boundaries. We find that drug market areas include a disproportionate share of arrests and crime related emergency calls for service in Jersey City. …

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The Social Ecology Of Bomb Threats: Dallas, Texas, Daniel Georges-Abeyie Feb 1983

The Social Ecology Of Bomb Threats: Dallas, Texas, Daniel Georges-Abeyie

Daniel E Georges-Abeyie

No abstract provided.

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