Special Problems and Challenges and the Future of Policing In America
Write a five to seven page paper in which you:
Identify and describe the major functions of the four agencies of the Department of Justice. Of the four agencies, provide a rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement.
Explain the purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Identify and discuss the various weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).
Describe the major roles of police executives using the Mintzberg model of chief executive officers. Of the executive roles described in the model, provide a rationale for which role you feel is the most important for a chief executive officer's success.
Examine two legislative enactments that are in place to help combat terrorism. Provide your opinion on the effectiveness of these enactments in regards to combatting terrorism.
Analyze the problems related to determining the actual numbers of hate crimes and what makes hate crimes different from other crimes.
Use at least four quality references including the textbooks.