Short Answer Questions
(1) Watch this episode of Forensic Files (20 minutes). What are problems with relying on eyewitness identification?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYpi-xIFZhw
(2) "Organized crime has now established a far-reaching and globalized presence. Because of information, technology, globalized markets, economics, ease of travel, and other drivers of change, it is no longer bound by the constraints of borders. Offenses such as drug trafficking, nuclear smuggling, organized crime, terrorism, human trafficking, computer crime, and other crimes have spilled from other countries into the United States. Regardless of origin, these and other transnational and international crimes directly impact U.S. national security and the interests of all Americans."
https://www.justice.gov/criminal/organized-crime-drug-enforcement-task-forces
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/gangs/violent-gangs-task-forces
Find a specific case that touches on one of the above offenses and deals with a specific criminal organization (current) and tell us about the incident(s) and a little about the organization.
Long Answer Questions
(1) Review the article on the following website and Utilizing APA format, write a two-page paper pertaining to your analysis of this issue.
https://www.nij.gov/topics/law-enforcement/investigations/handling-evidence/pages/survey-untested-evidence.aspx
APA Format, include reference page and an Abstract
(2) Please write a 750-word reaction paper to the following statement:
"Street gangs in the United States operate exclusively at the local level, in isolation, and pose little threat outside their sphere of influence. It is impossible to determine what street gangs have the most influence or know what activities they engage in"
https://www.justice.gov/criminal/organized-crime-drug-enforcement-task-forces
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/gangs/violent-gangs-task-forces
Use the above websites at a minimum. Use others as needed.
The paper should be controversial either in agreeance with the statement of against it. The opinion will be backed by facts.
This Paper will be APA format including a cover sheet, abstract, and references.