Assignment:
Each student will be required to complete a research proposal, as the term projectT he research proposal will include the following:
Title page
Abstract (100-120 words)
Introduction
Hypothesis/Problem Statement/Purpose Statement
Literature Review and Definitions included in research
Research methods/design
References
Appendices - as needed (annotated bibliography, example consent form,example survey if used)
The project should have at least 1000-words of substance not counting thecover and reference pagePlease include a Cover Page, an abstract and alist of references.
Research gap:
Research regarding the effectiveness and perception of law enforcements Body
Worn Cameras (BWC) are to insufficient to draw a definitive conclusion
Working Title:
Law enforcements negative perception of Body Worn Cameras
Proposed Research Question:
Do BWC increase the public's trust in law enforcement?
Abstract
Body-worn cameras (BWC's) are being implemented in almost all policedepartments across the U.S., these cameras are seen as a way to increase
transparency and accountability of our officersWith the number of officerinvolved shootings in recent history, some officers perception of these
cameras, may impact there departments implementationHowever, will BWC'sincrease the public's trust in law enforcement officer? The purpose of thisqualitative study will be to ascertain if police officers have a negative
perception of BWC'sThe survey will include five different departments ofvarious sizes, and officers who are familiar with BWC'sFuture research onthis topic will include a qualitative study to determine if BWC'simplementation can and will be effected by officers perception.