Discussion:
Case Review
1. General requirements:
a. Cover page (Student's Name, Date of Submission, Course-Section, Jurisdiction and focus/topic of the decree.
b. Minimum of 4, double spaced pages (12 font) of narrative text,excluding the cover, graphics or references list.
c. Reference list citing sources, using APA citation format. A minimum of 2 sources should be obtained from the UMUC library resources. In addition to the textbook, additional creditable, citable sources should support your assessments and/or comments.
2. Select TWO "landmark cases" (cases which have had a significant effect on the application of the law to operational or administrative policy/procedures) from the following topic areas: (Note, other topics areas may be submitted for approval prior to selection for this project.) Municipal Liability/Immunity Individual Liability / Immunity Inadequate Training Inadequate Supervision Improper Selection or Promotion Disciplinary Due Process Unfair Labor Practices in Public Criminal Justice Organizations Breach of Contract by Public Criminal Justice Organizations Wrongful Death Failure to Protect Failure to Disclose Public Information Discrimination/Sexual Harassment in Public Criminal Justice Organizations Racial Profiling Unauthorized/Unwarranted Investigation Violation of the First Amendment Rights under the U.S.
Constitution
3. Summarize the background/facts of the case.
4. Summarize the position of the plaintiff and the defendant and their respective legal arguments.
5. Summarize the finding of the court and the rational applied.
6. Comment on the impact of the court's decision and how / what actions jurisdictions must take to avoid complaints or liability exposure