Chapter Six: Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing – LO #5

Morning,

See the assignment for LO #5 in GC. REMINDER: all answers are contained within the assigned reading. In order to answer the questions correctly you MUST read the pages.

At the conclusion of this assignment you will be able to explain community policing and its contribution to the concept of problem-oriented policing, by reading and understanding the following topics:

  • Community Policing and Problem Solving
  • Returning to the Community
  • Collaborative Reform
  • Problem-Oriented Policing
  • Long-Term Solutions
  • Focused Deterrence
  • ”Us versus Them”: Issues in Modern Policing

-Sgt

Chapter Six: Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing – LO #4

Morning,

See the assignment for LO #4 in GC. REMINDER: all answers are contained within the assigned reading. In order to answer the questions correctly you MUST read the pages.

At the conclusion of this assignment you will be able to explain why differential response strategies enable police departments to respond more efficiently to 911 calls, by reading and understanding the following topics:

  • Improving Response Time Efficiency
  • 911 Technology
  • Patrol Strategies
  • Testing Random and Directed Patrol
  • Smart Policing
  • Hot Spot Technology
  • The Effect of Timing
  • The Rise of CompStat
  • Arrest Strategies
  • The Broken Windows Effect

IMPORTANT: If the google doc says “File not found” click on the icon with the arrow coming out of the box (top right corner). This should take you to the assignment!

-Sgt

Chapter Six: Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing – LO #3

CJ Students,

Morning all, welcome to the week of March 23rd. I hope everyone is doing well! This week we are going to continue in Chapter Six. Last week we left off with LO #2; therefore, moving us on to LO #3.

I have created an assignment for you in Google Classroom (GC), posting at 0800hrs. Submit the assignment in GC, e-mail me if you have any questions. At the conclusion of this assignment you will be able to describe how forensic experts use DNA fingerprinting to solve crimes, by reading and understanding the following:

  • DNA fingerprinting
  • The revolution of DNA
  • DNA databases
  • DNA collection policies
  • How DNA impacted the Maryland vs. King case

-Sgt

Corrections & The Coronavirus

March 20th,

Let us conclude this week with the last component of the Criminal Justice System. You guessed it, Corrections. Much like the other two components, corrections is also suffering the impacts of the Coronavirus. Some county jails (including L.A. County) around the country are releasing prisoners as a way of adhering to “social distancing” and to create space to quarantine prisoners if an outbreak occurs. As of now, there are no known stories of county jails in Michigan releasing or planning to release prisoners in response to COVID-19. However, there is a petition circulating calling for Governor Whitmore to take executive action and commute the sentences of some inmates (elderly, sick, vulnerable etc).

Here is where your thinking caps go on! Should those who have committed crimes, just do their time, no matter what is going on in society? Should the seriousness of the offense be “a”or “the” determining factor in who is eligible for early release? In instances of early release, is the safety of the public placed in jeopardy? Does this type of crisis remind “us” how prisoners are the nation’s “forgotten citizens?” These are a few questions on the minds of many; maybe you guys can provide some answers!

Click on the link below, read the article, and share your thoughts with a classmate or two!

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-03-19/la-jails-coronavirus-sheriffs-department

P.S.

I have received e-mails from many of you (THANK YOU); however, there are still some I have not heard from. Please e-mail me so I know you are aware of the blog and receiving updates.

-Sgt

Michigan Courts & The Coronavirus

March 19th,


Click on the link below and read the attached article. Upon completion, put yourselves in the minds of courthouse personnel (judges, magistrates, attorneys, court officers, clerks, jurors etc). With the concept of “social distancing” being the overarching recommendation from medical professionals, which types of cases (traffic hearings, misdemeanors, felonies) are the exception(s) to the rule for court to proceed.

Should the perspective of the accused (defendant) matter? Should the fact of them being in custody or not, effect their right to have a hearing in a timely fashion? Share your thoughts and opinions with a classmate or two.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mlive.com/public-interest/2020/03/michigan-courts-urged-to-adjourn-trials-take-other-emergency-measures-because-of-coronavirus.html%3foutputType=amp

Police & the Coronavirus

March 18th,

Click on the link below and read the attached article. Upon completion, put yourselves in the shoes of a citizen and in the boots of a police officer. Mentally evaluate both sides of the aisle. Once you are done with this I want you to engage someone (friend, family member, co-worker) in conversation about the article. Get their opinion and take the opposing argument or perspective (e.g., friend takes citizen’s perspective, you take officer’s). Put on your thinking caps!

https://www.policeone.com/coronavirus-covid-19/articles/mich-police-not-physically-responding-to-some-calls-to-avoid-covid-19-8QZkvHYkj5lAFy9Y/

I still have not received e-mails from many of you. I need everyone to make contact with me as we move toward on-line learning instruction. For those of you reading this, reach out to your classmates, and direct them to this blog. Lastly, my preference in communicating with you all is through district e-mail. If you are not setup with your account, please do so, as that is how I will respond to any inquiries.

-Sgt

Roll Call (Week of March 16th)

CJ Students,

This suspension from school is not only new to you, but to teachers, and school administration all across the nation as well. With that being said, this situation is fluid and WE (you included) are learning and adapting as we go along. It is my goal to keep you all engaged and actively learning! This week I just need to establish contact with EACH and EVERY ONE of you! Some of you (thank you) have already been in communication with me, but not all. See below for directions moving forward:

  • e-mail me at hugulea@dearbornschools.org
  • in the e-mail, list the best e-mail account where you can be reached
  • check here DAILY for updates on Remote Learning in the upcoming weeks

-Sgt