Explain the issues facing inter-organizational communication in criminal justice agencies

What will be an ideal response?


• Historically, and, by design, inter-organizational communication within criminal justice tends to be ineffective. This is due to the adversarial nature of the system and its intent to protect the rights of the individual. Imagine the problems inherent in a defense attorney discussing defense strategy with a prosecutor.
• However, administrators and practitioners can and should strive to improve communication. A prime example of the need for greater communication evolved after the terrorist attack of 9/11 . The 9/11 Commission argued strongly for the need to improve communication among and between security agencies.
• The Department of Homeland Security was indeed created to foster a more enhanced system or communication within the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, the FBI, as well as local and state police agencies.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Local definition of arson b. Common law definition of arson c. Modern-day Federal definition of arson d. None of the above

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Criminologists from the consensus perspective maintain all of the following EXCEPT:

a. where differences between groups exist, law is the neutral mechanism that helps individuals resolve their conflicts b. law reflects the need for social order c. law is a product of value consensus d. law is a partial system that protects private interests

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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