Assignment:
Respond to the following: Answer the 2 discussion question. Include at least 1 reference.
A good response to a written question should combine your personal experiences with theory to support your work. Be thoughtful and insightful and it must demonstrate critical thinking and analysis. A good response to the question should be about 3 to 4 paragraphs, and address all of the issues that are raised. (Introduction, body and conclusion.) Thank you. When answering discussion questions use an example in your answer. These examples can be from your own experience or from something you've read in the news, on the internet, or from any other credible source
How Successful is the Insanity Defense in Criminal Trials
Although the public may think that many defendants are able to successfully use the insanity defense to avoid a verdict of guilty, is this necessarily true? Before we can understand the public's misconception we need to better understand some of the most commonly used criminal defenses used by defendants regarding who may be considered legally insane, as opposed to angry or mentally ill. The defendant's state of mind at the time of the crime adds to the legal difficulty in determining criminal competence.
• To better understand the dynamics and true facts surrounding this issue though, first read this article:
1. Why is the public's notion of a successful use of the insanity defense misunderstood? Do the media assume any responsibility for these misconceptions? Explain and give at least one example
American Policing Today: Career Choice?
American policing today may not be recognizable by law enforcement officers and agents of the past. The responsibilities, roles, and issues have changed. Future law enforcement must be more technologically savvy and prepared to confront modern-day issues. Choosing a career in law enforcement, therefore, will require a whole array of new skills, as well as skills of the past, such as good judgment.
2. Which law enforcement career interests you the most? Why? Describe its responsibilities.
(Local and state police officers, detectives, correctional officers, bodyguards, FBI agents, probation and parole officers, private investigators, and special government agents)