The concept of libel is an important one given today's use of social media and digital communication. Everyone has the opportunity to post their opinion, but is it possible to go too far? For this assignment, imagine you are asked by your employer to create a tip sheet explaining libel and offering best practices for…
I CHOSE- Diversity and Equity Look at the list of ethical news values listed on your text Media Ethics: Issues and Cases. Write a post evaluating these proposed ethical news values for their usefulness. Could these new news values really be followed in journalism? How are they different from the SPJ Code of Ethics? How…
At the end of each module, you will reflect on what you learned in the module. Write 1–2 paragraphs in which you discuss what you found most interesting, and explain. Discuss whether factors of class, race, and sexual orientation affect the perception of the victim by different constituents, including the public, the court system,…
Consider the following scenario: You have been hired as the chief of police in a community where there are strained police–community relations due to several instances of cultural insensitivity. In addition, police department morale is low due to complaints regarding cultural insensitivity among the police officers. The Assignment Create a 4- to 5-page professional…
Examining Case Law: Miranda v. Arizona, 384, U.S. 436 (1966). Almost everyone who has watched a crime drama on television can recall at least one pivotal moment, perhaps at the episode’s climax, when a suspect is arrested and his rights are read to him. Many Americans can recite these legal warnings from memory, even…
Review the following article discussing a recent Supreme Court case concerning defendant’s rights when it comes to plea bargaining: https://www.npr.org/2012/03/21/149093334/high-court-throws-out-conviction-in-bad-lawyer-case (Links to an external site.) What does this ruling mean for defendants in criminal court participating in plea negotiations? What is your general opinion about the practice?
Overview: Understanding how data is collected is an important aspect of ensuring a research project’s or experiment’s overall validity. Research ethics is an integral part of any valid research finding. This research will potentially have a major impact on your decision as a leader within the criminal justice organization where you are employed. Therefore, it…
Overview: Assessment is an integral part of maximizing an organization’s performance. The assessment portion of a strategic plan determ ines whether or not thegoalsof thecriminaljusticedepartmentarebeingmet.Assessmentaffectsdecisionsaboutpolicies,standardoperatingprocedures,trainingcurriculum,and, budget. Prompt: Submit a draft of the first three elements of the Assessment Plan section (Section III) of your final project. Keep in mind the importance of unbiased data collection…
First, watch the video at this link: GRPD Taps Public To Hone Mission Statement. Then, in your initial post, consider the following items: What are the drawbacks (if any) from having community input in forming an organizational mission statement? What are the benefits (if any) from having community input on forming an organizational mission statement?…
First, review the following articles: The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Study and Oregon Prison Tackles Solitary Confinement With Blue Room Experiment. Then, in your initial post, address the following: Describe one or two of the most effective methods of data collection related to a criminal justice organization. Discuss the importance of collecting unbiased data for…
