Memorandum on Theories and Data

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Week 3 – Assignment 

Memorandum on Theories and Data

Prior to beginning this assignment, please ensure that you complete the assigned readings in the Elliott & Fagin (2017) text and that you review the Clarke & Eck (2011) resource. In Chapter 3 of Crime Prevention, Elliott & Fagin indicate that crime prevention programs and approaches for law enforcement have largely drawn from deterrence theories and rational choice theories. Specifically, Elliott & Fagin state that “deterrence and rational choice theories have been the main theoretical perspectives guiding crime prevention, particularly as undertaken by law enforcement agents” (2017, p. 71). Elliott & Fagin (2017) explore routine activities theory and discuss life course theories, which include strain theory, social learning theory, social control theory, and integrated theory. Elliot & Fagan (2017) also review connections between theory and data in Chapter 3. In this assignment, you will create a three-part memorandum for your supervisor in which you research a crime prevention program or a strategy for a crime prevention program, utilizing the format of an annotated bibliography. You will then assess the effectiveness of the crime prevention program or strategy and consider how theories may provide context for approaches to crime prevention.

Assignment Overview

You have been directed by your supervisor to prepare a memorandum which includes theories, data, and research findings that relate to a crime prevention program or strategy. Your research must include one scholarly article published within the past five years and one credible resource (website or online resource from a reputable source) that includes data on crime that relates to the crime prevention program or strategy. Use the Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources. document for guidance. It is highly recommended that you view the Ashford University Library’s Database Search Tips. tutorial to aid you in finding articles written in the last five years.

You will then record your research in the format of an Annotated Bibliography. Refer to the Elements of an Annotated BibliographyPreview the document and/or the Annotated Bibliography tutorial video. for more information. Using the same headers as those in the sample Annotated Bibliography, fill-out the sections with information that pertains to each of the two selected resources (one scholarly and one credible), all contained in the memo to your supervisor. (It is recommended that you review the Ashford Writing Center’s Writing a Business Memo. resource and the included example memo).

Research and Evaluation

Once you have conducted your research, your memorandum should include the following bulleted elements with respect to the selected journal article and credible material.

· Summarize the scholarly resource, stating the type of crime prevention program or strategy that is being addressed in the article.

· Analyze key findings and recommendations.

· Relate crime data from a credible source to the crime prevention program or strategy addressed in the selected article.

· Assess the effectiveness of the crime prevention program or strategy discussed in the article with support from data from the selected article and/or data from a credible source.

· Cite the source in APA style., as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center., which is located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar in your online course.

o Include in-text citations that refer to the course text as well as a minimum of one credible resource consisting of a federal or state government website that includes content relevant to current crime prevention programs or practices. You can learn more about scholarly and credible resources within the Ashford University Writing Center’s Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources.

Theory Application
The memorandum must compare and contrast how and to what extent each of the following theoretical approaches, drawn from Chapter 3 of the Elliott & Fagin (2017) text, could support the crime prevention strategy addressed in the selected article:

· General deterrence theory

· Specific deterrence theory

· Routine Activities theory

Next, compare and contrast how and to what extent each of the below theories, drawn from the life course approach discussed in Chapter 3 of the Elliott & Fagin (2017) text, could support the crime prevention program or strategy addressed in the selected article:

· Strain theory

· Social learning theory

· Social control theory

· Integrated theory

Finally, and although more than one theory may be relevant and applicable, recommend one of the foregoing seven theories that would best inform the crime prevention program or strategy in your selected crime prevention program. Submit your memorandum through Waypoint.

The Memorandum on Theories and Data 

· Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style., as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center..

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

o Title of Memorandum

o Student’s name

o Course name and number

o Instructor’s name

o Date submitted

· Must use at least one scholarly source and one credible source in addition to the course text.

o The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Source. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.

· Must document all sources in APA style. as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

 

Benchmark – Administrative Crime Analysis Product Presentation

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After thoroughly reading pages 408-411 in the textbook (pages provided), access the Standard Operating Procedures manual of the Albuquerque Police department from the Police Manuals website: https://policemanuals.neocities.org/

You will be creating an administrative monthly crime analysis product for pattern accountability.

You will be creating a presentation of this crime analysis product that would be used by a police chief to address any discrepancies in crime control. Your presentation should be 12-15 slides. Be sure to include the following in your presentation:

  1. A table that reflects crime data from previous crime bulletins; create a bar chart comparing the crime across each of the six month periods, e.g., Jan 2016-(Red), Jan 2017 (Blue). Include stats and patterns of one crime, e.g., burglary, assault. Use crime bulletins already created for the Albuquerque police department. https://www.cabq.gov/police/internal-reports/monthly-reports
  2. Create a trend report, looking for repeat patterns and long-term problems (based on the 6 months of reports – see above). Include a trend line for each period and the percentage change from January to June. https://www.cabq.gov/police/internal-reports/monthly-reports
  3. Include an analysis that explains the increase and decrease in crime based on the time of the year. Determine if current crime reduction techniques are working or if something else needs to be done.
  4. Include in your presentation, the crime analysis reduction goals, and what resources are needed to address those goals.
  5. Evaluate the Albuquerque PD policies and procedures in addressing and directing resources for the crime you have selected https://www.cabq.gov/police/our-department/standard-operating-procedures/procedural-orders-manual. From your evaluation, make recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to assist in the implementation of the administrative strategic plan to best address community needs. ( 5.2)

Title slide and reference slide are not included in the slide count. Include speaker notes below each content-related slide that represent what would be said if giving the presentation in person. Expand upon the information included in the slide and do not simply restate it. Please ensure the speaker notes include a minimum of 25 words.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

Be sure to cite three to five relevant scholarly sources in support of your content. Use only sources found at the GCU Library, government websites, or those provided in Topic Materials.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

(Another reference) Access City of Albuquerque Police Department Monthly Reports as a resource for the Topic 8 assignments.

URL: https://www.cabq.gov/police/internal-reports/monthly-reports

(Another reference) Access City of Albuquerque Police Department Procedural Orders Manual as a resource for the Topic 8 assignments.

URL: https://www.cabq.gov/police/our-department/standard-operating-procedures/procedural-orders-manual

Create A Criminal Justice Report Job-Aid

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Scenario

Your Chief has just asked you to lead a professional development seminar for your unit. Since you have become familiar with the various types of reports your department uses, the Chief has asked you to create a job-aid for your colleagues on this topic. Your job-aid should focus on teaching your colleagues about five commonly used criminal justice reports, along with a summary of what criminal justice discipline uses the report and why it is used.

Instructions

Identify and summarize the five commonly used reports as follows:

  • Review the examples provided in the links here:
    • Free Incident Report Templates & Forms | Smartsheet.
    • Complaint and Warrant.
    • PROB 1 – Worksheet for Presentence Report.
    • Application for Search Warrant.
    • Order of Probation.
  • Provide a brief explanation of which criminal justice discipline uses each report.
  • Provide a brief description of why each report is used.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Determine the type of criminal justice report to use for a given situation.

1. https://www.smartsheet.com/free-incident-report-templates

2. https://eforms.alacourt.gov/media/uioov5ab/complaint-and-warrant-felonies-misdemeanors-or-violations-district-or-municipal-court.pdf

3. https://www.txwp.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Worksheet-for-Presentence-Report.pdf

4. https://eforms.alacourt.gov/media/ikgi5um1/application-for-search-warrant.pdf

5. https://eforms.alacourt.gov/media/cz4hrgis/order-of-probation-effective-january-30-2016.pdf

State of Alabama Unified Judicial System

Form CR-1 Rev. 4/99 APPLICATION FOR SEARCH WARRANT

Case or Warrant Number

IN THE _________________________________ COURT OF_________________________________,ALABAMA (Circuit, District, or Municipal) (Name of County or Municipality) STATE OF ALABAMA MUNICIPALITY OF ___________________________v.______________________________________ Defendant I, the undersigned, hereby make application for the issuance of a search warrant as I have probable cause to believe

and do believe that the following personal property, to-wit: (Fully describe property)____________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ is located or concealed in or upon (Fully describe person,

place, premises, and / or vehicle to be searched)_______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

and that the property (check appropriate ground(s):

 

was, or is expected to be, unlawfully obtained;

was, or is expected to be, used as the means of committing or attempting to commit an offense contrary to the laws of

the State of Alabama or political subdivision thereof, to-wit:_______________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

is, or is expected to be, in the possession of another with intent to use it as a means of committing a criminal offense,

or is, or is expected to be, in the possession of another to whom it was delivered for the purpose of concealing it or

preventing its discovery:

Constitutes, or is expected to constitute, evidence of a criminal offense under the laws of the State of Alabama or a

political subdivision thereof, to -wit:__________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant states that his (her) request is based upon the facts stated in the affidavit(s) attached hereto.

 

________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Date Applicant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State of Alabama Unified Judicial System

 

Form CR-1-a Rev.2/95

AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR SEARCH WARRANT

Case or Warrant Number

IN THE ___________________________________ COURT OF ________________________________________, ALABAMA

(Circuit, District, or Municipal) (Name of County or Municipality)

STATE OF ALABAMA MUNICIPALITY OF _________________________________ v. _____________________________________

Defendant

 

 

After an Application for a Search Warrant was made or will be made to the Court, I, the

undersigned, after being duly sworn to tell the truth and in support of the Application, hereby

depose and say as follows:

 

 

___________________________________ Affiant

Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the ________ day of _______________, _______. _____________________________________ Judge/Magistrate

 

 

 

State of Alabama Unified Judicial System

Form CR-1-b Rev. 4/99

SEARCH WARRANT Case or Warrant Number

IN THE ___________________________ COURT OF _____________________________________, ALABAMA (Circuit, District, or Municipal) (Name of County or Municipality)

STATE OF ALABAMA MUNICIPALITY OF _________________________________ v. _____________________________________

Defendant

 

TO ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS WARRANT: On this day, ___________________________________________________________________, proved that he (she) has

(Name)

probable cause to believe and does believe that (Description of property to be searched for)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________ is presently located or concealed in or upon (Description of the person,

place, premises and/or vehicle to be searched)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

The property (Check applicable ground(s):

;was, or is expected to be, unlawfully obtained ڤ

was, or is expected to be, used as the means of committing or attempting to commit an offense contrary to the laws ڤ of the State of Alabama or a political subdivision thereof, to-wit: ____________________________________________

,is, or is expected to be, in the possession of another with intent to use it as a means of committing a criminal offense ڤ or is, or is expected to be, in the possession of another to whom it was delivered for the purpose of concealing it or

preventing its discovery;

constituted, or is expected to constitute, evidence of a criminal offense under the laws of the State of Alabama or a ڤ political subdivision thereof, to-wit:: __________________________________________________________________.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority given to me by Rule 3, Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure

(Ala.R.Crim.P.), you are hereby commanded to make a search of the above-described person or premises ڤ IN THE

DAYTIME ڤ AT ANYTIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT and within _______ days (not to exceed 10 days) in _______________________, Alabama, for the above-described personal property and to make due return

of this Warrant, along with an inventory of any property seized, to the undersigned as required by Rule 3, Ala.R.Crim.P.

ISSUED to _____________________________________________at ________ o’clock _____ M. on this

the _________ day of _________________, _______.

 

 

 

_______________________________ Judge/Magistrate

 

 

 

State of Alabama Unified Judicial System

Form CR-1-c Rev. 2/95

SEARCH WARRANT RETURN AND INVENTORY

Case or Warrant Number

IN THE ___________________________ COURT OF _____________________________________, ALABAMA (Circuit, District, or Municipal) (Name of County or Municipality)

STATE OF ALABAMA MUNICIPALITY OF _________________________________ v. _____________________________________

Defendant

 

 

RETURN UPON EXECUTION I certify that I executed the attached Search Warrant as directed therein by searching the person, place, premises

and/or vehicles described therein at _____________ o’ clock ______ M. on the _______ day of _________________,

________, and (Check One)

.did not find or seize any property located thereon or therein ٱ :found and seized the following described property ٱ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________

 

I further certify that a copy of the Search Warrant, along with an endorsed copy of the inventory of property seized, was left with or served upon __________________________________________________________________________________ in accordance with Rule 3, Ala.R.Crim.P. _______________________________________ _______________________________________________ Signature of Executing Officer Agency of Executing Officer

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RETURN I, the undersigned Judge/Magistrate, certify that the foregoing return was made to me by ___________________________ ________________________________________ on the _________ day of ___________________________, __________. ________________________________________________ Judge/Magistrate

ORDER

The Court hereby directs that this Search Warrant be filed with the Clerk of the ___________________________________ Court of ________________________________________________________ as required by Rule3, Ala.R.Crim.P. _____________________________ ________________________________________________ Date Judge/Magistrate

CCJS 100 – Criminological Theory

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Please see the assignment details/rubric and course textbook attached. The assignment MUST be at least 1 page, 7th edition APA format, and MUST use the attached course materials. THIS IS DUE SUNDAY! Please do not accept this assignment if you cannot meet this short time constraint.

1.  Choose a theoretical perspective (I.e., biological, psychological sociological)

2.  Look through media images (this can be cartoons, magazines, newspapers, internet stories, etc…) and select 10 images that you think depict your chosen theory without written explanation.

3. Provide a one-paragraph statement of your theory, what kinds of behavior it explains and how it is depicted through images. Be sure to use resources to support your answer.

4.  You will copy and paste your images into a word document, along with your paragraph.  You do not need to cite where you got your images, but you do need to cite any information you have in number 3.

Assignment 2

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Instructions

In week 4, you learned about the importance of theory, the various theoretical perspectives and the ways in which theory help guide research in regards to crime and criminal behavior.

To put this assignment into context, I want you to think about how Lombroso thought one could identify a criminal.  He said that criminals had similar facial features.  If that was the case you would be able to look at someone and know if they were a criminal!  Social theories infer that perhaps it is the social structures around us that encourage criminality. Look around your city- what structures do you think may match up to something you have learned about this week in terms of theory?  These are just two small examples to put this assignment into context for you. The idea is to learn about the theories, then critically think about how can one “show” the theory without providing written explanation for their chosen image.

Directions: With the readings week 4 in mind, please do the following:

1.  Choose a theoretical perspective (I.e., biological, psychological sociological)

2.  Look through media images (this can be cartoons, magazines, newspapers, internet stories, etc…) and select 10 images that you think depict your chosen theory without written explanation.

3. Provide a one paragraph statement of your theory, what kinds of behavior it explains and how it is depicted through images. Be sure to use resources to support your answer.

4.  You will copy and paste your images into a word document, along with your paragraph.  You do not need to cite where you got your images, but you do need to cite any information you have in number 3.

 

Format Directions:

Paper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1”margins all around.

 

 

All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to APA/UMGC – learning resources found in the content page of this course. You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information.  These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased.