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Burning of Cross Burning of Cross The burning of a cross in America is a symbolic act associated with hate, prejudice, and many, many injustices. The burning cross emerged during a time when racial tension was at its highest and members of the Ku Klux Klan used this as a symbol for their hatred of […]

Provide an example of a law enforcement agency in the United States that has implemented effective operational security (OPSEC) procedures since 9/11? Respond to Post 1 and 2 with 250 words each. Post 1 1.  Provide an example of a law enforcement agency in the United States that has implemented effective operational security (OPSEC) procedures

Ashford University BUS 311 Week 3 Quiz (2014) 1. Question : An employer has a duty to indemnify, or compensate an employee for any losses suffered as a result of authorized legal acts that the employee performs under the employment agreement. Student Answer: True False Question 2. Question : Title VII of the 1964 Civil

Tort risks and liabilities Assignment and reference material listed Purpose The purpose of this project is to research, analyze and apply tort law, product liability law, jurisdiction, and contract law and their associated potential risks and liabilities in business. The project requires you to identify and analyze legal issues and to make recommendations. You will also

EYE ON THE KEEPER: PRISON CORRUPTION AND ITS CONTROL 279 Source: http:llwww.corr.ca.gov/CDC/PDFslCodeofSilenceMemo.pdf 28 0 JUSTICE, CRIME, AND ETHICS chusetts, where John Geoghan, a defrocked priest convicted of molesting dozens of children, was falsely accused on disciplinary infractions by guards so that he would be transferred to a more punitive and restrictive set­ ting. Geoghan was

CONTROLLING CORRUPTION First of all, it must be recognized that corruption is a regular feature of gov­ ernment processes. The problem of corruption will always be hovering in the background and can probably never be eradicated; however, certain steps may be taken to reduce and control the problem (Gardiner, 1970:93). In this section, we will

INCENTIVES FOR CORRUPTION There are many incentives for employees to take advantage of the power associated with their position in an institutional setting. They range from struc­ tural and organizational characteristics of prison management to individual factors (e.g., honesty of staff, the financial needs of employees, etc.). CHAPTER 1 5 • KEEPING AN EYE ON

THE ROLE OF OPPORTUNITIES Three external forces influence prison systems and directly affect the incentives and opportunities for corruption. One is the continuing trend to incarcerate criminals. This has led to unprecedented levels of crowding in state and federal prison systems. Second, career criminals are receiving longer sentences as the public sentiment toward punishment continues

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CORRUPTION Research has shown certain factors are associated with varying levels of corruption in an agency. In a U.S. Department of Justice study on municipal corruption (1978), two factors were identified as having a major influence on the level and degree of corruption experienced by a particular governmental agency. These factors were:

THE ROLE OF DISCRETION All forms of corruption involve the misuse of discretion by public employees. The role played by discretion in corrections is significant. Cor­ rectional officials are provided with a broad mandate by law to develop and administer correctional agencies. This broad authority extends to devising rules, regulations, and procedures designed to control