You need to choose a policy related to a CJ agency. You have to examine a policy not a law. Here is the difference between a policy and a law (web definition):
It is important to understand the difference between a policy and a law. A policy outlines what a government ministry hopes to achieve and the methods and principles it will use to achieve them.
It states the goals of the ministry. ... Laws set out standards, procedures and principles that must be followed.
Research a policy or procedure from the criminal justice system. It may be from the federal, state, or local level. It may even be from your own city or department in which you work. State why this is important to you. This will be the foundation for the paper you will be writing.
Paper guidelines to help you choose a policy or procedure:
In a 5-7 page paper (1250-1750 words), you will give a brief overview of the policy you chose: Its date of implementation, if known. What is its nature?
Who is bound by this policy? Why is there a need for this policy? In your opinion, is this policy necessary? Should it be changed or even eliminated?
Based on the five theoretical models given by Freiberg and Carson, upon which do you think this policy implementation decision was based? Why?