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Criminal Justice Today Learning Objective 7: Contrast the crime control and due process models. Learning Objective 8: List the major issues in criminal justice today. 1. Crime Control Model a. The most important function of the criminal justice system is to punish and repress criminal conduct b. The criminal justice system should function quickly and […]

The Criminal Justice Process 1. Probation is the most common correctional treatment allowing the offender to return to the community under supervision 2. Incarceration may include jails or prisons i. Jails house offenders convicted of minor crimes with relatively short sentences ii. Prisons house offenders convicted of more serious crimes with longer sentences 3. Community-based

The Importance of Federalism a. Federalism implies that government powers are shared by the national (federal) government and the states b. Division of powers allows states to create their own police power, enacting whatever laws are necessary 1. Law Enforcement a. Local Law Enforcement 1. Duties are split between counties and municipalities 2. Chief law

The Purpose of the Criminal Justice System i. Interlocking network of law enforcement, courts and correctional institutions A. Maintaining Justice 1. Main goal is to provide justice to all members of society 2. All individuals are equal before the law ( fairness B. Protecting Society 1. Four goals of the modern criminal justice system a.

Criminal Justice Today Chapter 1: Criminal Justice Today CHAPTER 1 CRIMINAL JUSTICE TODAY Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, students should: 1. Describe the two most common models that show how society determines which acts are criminal. 2. Define crime. 3. Outline the three levels of law enforcement. 4. List the essential elements of the

Can you think of any tips or devices to help you remember how to use pronouns with their antecedents? Discussion Questions 1. What reservations do you have about using first person pronouns in your report writing? What steps can you take to eliminate those reservations? 2. Why do you think so many people are confused

  Laura gave her car to Richard. Written when substituting pronouns, the sentence reads: She (subjective pronoun) gave the car/it (antecedent) to him (objective pronoun). Writers commonly make errors when using pronouns; these must be avoided for clarity. The most frequent errors involve incorrect pluralization when combining pronouns and antecedents. Remember that these words indicate

Narrative and Other Pronoun Issues Key Activity Objectives: • Recognizing the importance of first person pronouns in report writing • Understanding the relationship between pronouns and antecedents • Developing the skills to use proper pronouns in official reports   Introduction One of the most important qualities an officer can bring to the report writing process

Chronological Writing in Police Reports Key Activity Objectives: • Develop a working knowledge of what constitutes a “chronological order style report” • Demonstrate how a chronological order style report is an effective means of communicating what was done during the course of an investigation • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a chronological order style

What are some tricks or reminders you might use to help keep your writing more active? Discussion Questions 1. What are some consequences that may result from a subjective report? 2. What are some situations, if any, in which the author can make conclusions in an objective report? (Example: Expert witness) How is this different