Society-at-Large Hypothesis: The Society-at-Large Hypothesis suggests that public corruption is a product of society as a whole and not just individual actors, and that the conditions which exist in society contribute to corruption (Joshi & Heidenheimer, 1981). According to this hypothesis, when institutions are weak and trust between members […]
The administration of the criminal justice system is a complex process that involves multiple components. Each component works together to carry out the purpose of the system: providing fairness, accuracy, and protection for individuals accused of crimes or other offenses. The various components that make up the criminal justice system are police forces, courts, corrections, […]
The use of force and the use of discretion are two important concepts for criminal investigators. Force is the physical, psychological, legal or economic power that is used to compel action from an individual or group; it can range from intimidation tactics to policies enforced by government entities. Discretion […]
The administration of the courts and sentence alternatives is an important area in criminal law. Sentence alternatives are a measure that allows offenders to avoid incarceration, allowing them to remain in their communities while still taking responsibility for their actions (Kerwin, 2017). There are many different types of sentence alternative programs available, including probation, deferred […]
The American correctional system is the primary means of administering justice in the United States. It includes federal, state, and local jails as well as various forms of probation, parole, and other types of alternative programs that are intended to reduce recidivism and promote rehabilitation. In recent years, many states have implemented cost-saving measures such […]
Health care insurers, both public and private, have a tremendous impact on the actual reimbursement of healthcare services. Private insurance companies are usually owned by businesses or associations that sell health plans to individuals and employers. These companies negotiate with hospitals, doctors, other providers and pharmaceutical companies to determine the amount they will pay in […]
The United States military has been at the forefront of international events since the end of the Civil War. During this time, US foreign policy has helped to shape global relationships and increase stability in many regions. In recent years, two major international events involving the US military can be traced back to foreign policies […]
Establishing a cost and schedule performance measurement baseline is an important step in managing projects. In order to effectively manage project performance, the costs of completing tasks throughout the duration of a project must be measured against pre-determined expectations (Gido & Clements, 2017). A cost and schedule performance measurement baseline allows for objective comparisons between […]
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. This amendment requires that for a search or seizure to be legally valid, four requirements must be met: (1) the warrant must be issued by a neutral magistrate; (2) it must be based on probable cause; (3) it must particularly […]
The identification of suspects is a critical part of any investigation. The process involves the collection, analysis, and synthesis of data to determine who may be responsible for a crime. It can involve complex investigative techniques such as fingerprinting, DNA profiling, surveillance footage, or witness statements (Gill et al., 2018). In this essay, I will […]
