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Criminology & Forensic TechnologyITT Technical Institute

Capstone Project

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The purpose of this project is to provide a demonstrable understanding of the criminal justice system. Additionally, it is intended to

provide you with robust look at and focus look at and focus your attention on a selected area

of the criminal justice system.The Capstone Project consists of a culmination

of knowledge accumulated throughout the duration of the 21 month curriculum which is summarized in this power point presentation

Collectively it is designed to allow you to reflect upon every area of criminology that you have been introduced to in the hope of acquiring

great knowledge in your field of study.

INTRODUCTION

Criminology & Forensic Technology Capstone Project

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• Harvey Hedden, Executive Director• educators, trainers, supervisors, managers, law enforcement

officers, and criminal justice professionals• reducing law enforcement risk through the enhancement of

effective training• annual training conferences• Topic of Choice: Developing and Managing Use of Force

International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA)Training & Professional Association

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Objective – To give the law enforcement officer a clearly defined objective to manage the use of force

– outline procedures and techniques that help them to make more informed, effective decisions

– act as a resource to help criminal justice professionals improve when handling situations that require the use of force

– serve as a symbol for continued compliance in professionalism and behavioural modification

Training & Professional Association Training Proposal- Developing and Managing Use of Force

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• Cesare Beccaria - principles are predicated on what is called his “body of thought”– All humans possess free will– Actions are viewed as according to our own rationale– We must be deeply concerned with our personal satisfaction– Actions are predictable and controllable– Classroom Policies

• Jeremy Bentham - theoretical basis stems from his views of utilitarianism– states that men are controlled by the two sovereign motives pain and pleasure

(Duignan 2014)Parent Conferences– two motives contributes to man experiencing a myriad of emotions that affects his

decision-making process resulting in evil intent

Theories: The Roles They Play in Criminology

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• The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment– designed to measure the effectiveness of preventive police patrol on

crime in the community– Reactive, proactive, and control

• Problem Oriented Policing – standard model of policing” (Weisburd & Eck, 2004)- a reactive

approach– Drawing on community resources

• S.A.R.A. (Scan, Analyze, Response and Assessment) – My personal choice – key elements in issue resolution

Policing ModelsBest Practices

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• Computer Policy– Specific guidelines on the use of proprietary equipment– Electronic Communications Act of 1986 - DOJ– The privacy Act of 1974

• Employee & Criminal Investigative Policies• Employee Investigations

– Investigate immediately– Collect rules, company practices, – Following state & federal law(EEOC, NLRA, OSHA, HIPAA)– Disciplinary action

Model Policies

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• Internal Criminal Investigation– Notification to the officer– Administrative (no criminal elements) or

Criminal– Miranda Rights?– Administrative action required?

– Garrity Warning applies?– Officer bill of rights

– I.A. (Internal Affairs) involvement

Model Policies…continued

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• Transactional (managerial leadership) Leadership – supervision, organization, and group performance

• Transformational– Stimulate– Inspire– Empower

• Servant– Support– Back up– Equality– “leading with love”

Leadership

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Evidence Response Vehicle• Budget: $100,000

– Constraints on costs– keeping within budget– Finding quality equipment

• Vehicle– Choosing the right type (van,

SUV, truck)– Quality of construction

(proven record of performance & reliability)

– Capacity to house equipment

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• Security Coverage Points– Parking– Building perimeter– Interior

• Security Detail– Exterior– Interior

• Equipment– Cameras– Computer & DVR system

• Network Monitoring– Local law enforcement agency

SecurityDrug Task Force Office

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Sherry, K. (2015). AboutEducation.com Retrieved from http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/f/transactionalleadership.htm andhttp://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/a/transformational.htm Servant Leadership. AMA. Retrieved from http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Servant-Leadership.aspx?gclid=COKorIivlMQCFYdgfgodsx8AzA

References

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Q&A

Lessons Learned

The important thing I’ve learned in completing this project as an ITT student is how to collectively process my thoughts to create a quality product from the knowledge I have acquired, using critical thinking skills that you can only get with a quality education.

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Criminology & Forensic TechnologyITT Technical Institute

ENDCapstone Project