Armstrong State University, Savannah, GA Graduation: December 2016 GPA: 3.50 Masters of Arts in Social Sciences in Criminal Justice and Criminology Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Graduation: May 2016 GPA: 3.80 Thesis: Law Enforcements’ Perceptions and Preparedness to Address Child Exploitation via Hacking Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA Graduation: May 2014 GPA: 3.50 (Cum Laude) WORK EXPERIENCE Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah
anything. Whether the subject is fiction or non, movies, documentaries, and the news especially, are capable of swaying the public’s opinions and perceptions one way or the other. Not even the world of law enforcement is safe from the media’s purview (Barlow, M. H. and Barlow, D. E. and Chiricos T. G., 1995), as media portrayals often romanticize law enforcement as a well oiled machine that always gets the bad guy, and has a perfect relationship with the public. On top of this, the media has displayed
Policing the Media: A literature review of the Role the Media Plays in the Public’s Perception of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System. The role the mass media plays in the public perception of Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System is potentially important in relation to the viewer’s attitude and beliefs. Does the general public support law enforcement or does the media create a negative perception of the police in the press and on network television? The CSI Effect has gained huge
beneficial to increasing my knowledge and relating criminal justice to Biblical principles. This paper will discuss those Biblical principles, as well as my personal perspective of the law enforcement, court, and correctional sub-systems of criminal justice. Biblical Principles Law Enforcement Sub-System Law enforcement professionals must act with integrity (Hendrix, 2013). Acting with integrity will ensure the approval of God. This is reiterated in Romans when it says, “For rulers are not a terror
A Unified Accountability System for All Law Enforcement Topic: Police Accountability Specific Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of centralized procedures directed by the DOJ, which ensures every law enforcement agency and police officer have the same process for action accountability, and how the procedures will foster lawfulness and legitimacy within the community. I. Introduction A. Accountability in law enforcement is an element that is vital to effective
media reports on the current Americans’ perceptions of police brutality. Police brutality has been a headline topic for debate for the past century. This topic’s popularity has grown recently due to advancements in media technology over the past two decades. Police brutality is a problem in the United States for both, citizens and police officers. It is important to study the effect that mass media coverage of police use of force has on Americans’ perceptions to find out if the initial coverage of
What issues contribute to the lack of women in law enforcement? 2. What obstacles do women face when entering the career field of law enforcement? 3. What does the opposite sex believe about women choosing law? enforcement as their career? 4. Does discrimination still exist in the workforce for women pursuing a career in law enforcement? 5. What factors contribute to lack of advancement opportunities for women in law enforcement? A review of the dimensions and dynamics of
Description of the Problem Local police are being overly co-opt by federal law enforcement agencies. They are directing too many resources toward protecting the nation’s borders and other federal duties. It is a belief held by some that local police are becoming too militaristic in nature by using military-style weapons, tactics, training, uniforms, and heavy equipment. This notion makes local police no longer a benefit for the community. A number of attacks on American soil have demonstrated this
shot and killed by officers, that end up serving no jail or repercussion besides paid administrative leave. Police brutality is defined by The Law Dictionary as the use of force used unnecessarily. “Force that is used beyond what is necessary to handle the
Introduction In policing the use of force is an ethical issue for law enforcement because officers may have to use force while doing their job. Police officers are given both state and federal law to use force if necessary as peace officers. The fourth Amendment discusses seizure of person or persons in relation to use of force. Use of force by law enforcement officers should be in accordance with five lawfully recognized objectives; Self defense, defense of others affect an arrest or detentions;