The textbook lists several characteristics that are desired in criminal investigators. Pick four traits and discuss why they are important and how you demonstrate these qualities. It is important as an investigator to also know their weak points in order to work on them. Pick a fifth characteristic and again state why this characteristic is important, but indicate why this is a characteristic you
would need to improve or work on.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Students should choose five from: motivation, intuition, stability, judgment, street knowledge, team work, persistence, reliability, intelligence, dedication, and integrity. Their rational as to why these characteristics are important will be different and their personal application of these qualities will also vary. It is important that they give specific reasoning and concrete examples.
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According to Prof. Richard Leo, the benefits of the Miranda rule include each of the following EXCEPT
A. Miranda has exercised a civilizing influence on police behavior inside the interrogation room B. Miranda has allowed the police to solve crimes more quickly C. Miranda has increased public awareness of constitutional rights D. Miranda has inspired police to develop more specialized, sophisticated and effective interrogation techniques
Students must sufficiently summarize the case by providing facts about Silverstein’s murder of a correctional officer and Fountain’s murder of three correctional officers. The main issue being discussed in the case is whether Gometz knew why Silverstein wanted the shank. Students must discuss the relevance of knowing the intent of the principal actor as well as Gometz’s assistance in order to facilitate the commission of the crime.
a. incomplete b. complete c. impossible d. possible
In situations of civil liability, this defense only applies when the police officer commits perjury in court:
What will be an ideal response?
What type of pardon restores certain citizenship rights forfeited by law as the result of a criminal conviction, such as the right to vote, the right to serve on a jury, and the right to hold public office?
a. Full pardon b. Executive pardon c. Judicial pardon d. Selective pardon