Criminology

From a forensic or investigative perspective, it is preferable to seize different types of trace evidence in the first instance because it can provide a broader investigatory framework, because it can answer more questions than DNA evidence alone, and because DNA evidence is effectively a derivative of certain types of trace evidence. First, trace evidence can provide an investigatory framework whereas DNA evidence is mainly used for purposes of confirmation.  Trace evidence, for example,...

It is always necessary that as a disaster management organization, we must always be prepared to act in case there is a disaster that has hit one of our areas. This means that all the persons who are working in this and various other departments must be fully aware of what they are supposed to incase a disaster strikes one of our regions of observation. There are therefore different departments which happen to have different duties. All the officers or personnel who are in these departments should...

There are times when a nation will have some disasters affecting our societies. When such happens, it is necessary that the disaster is addressed as soon as possible. The reason is that this would in some cases reduce the loss that will be experienced. The loss is in form of life, property or high expenses in terms of food, operation cost and rescue operations. When such an incident takes place, the very first person that responds to a disaster are the police officers. These are the people who rescue...

Victimization by criminals is one of the most horrific experiences an individual may ever come across. Whether an individual faces violent or non violent crimes, the aftermaths are almost similar. Though both demand punishment, violent crimes should be critically looked into as compared to non violent crimes. It is usually hard to generalize violent crimes. It is very hard to predict the occurrence of a crime whether violent or nonviolent. Everybody is prone to crimes. Crimes occur all the...

Crime analysis and criminal intelligence analysis have several diverse definitions around the world. However, the definition commonly used in crime analysis basically implies that it is a set of methodical, investigative processes aimed at supplying pertinent and timely information in relation to trend correlations and crime patterns to assist the administrative and operational staff in setting up the utilization of resources for suppressing and preventing  criminal activities, increasing the...

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Preamble An analysis of the emergent issues regarding athlete involvement in crime is important in helping the key stakeholders to devise and implement sustainable intervention measures. Indeed, athletes play a critical mentoring role in the society. It is therefore imperative to evaluate the various issues surrounding their involvement with criminals and crime. Viable solutions to this will not only reduce incidences of crime and enhance societal cohesion, but...

I believe that the federal courthouse ought to be opened up for other prisoners as well. The issue of punishment for prisoners in the country through the different penal codes stipulated in the law has never ceased to elicit mixed reactions  some quite bitter  from different people across the countrys states. And the very fact that each of these states has its own jurisdiction and so the power to punish law offenders in its own way different from the federal government adds to the controversy...

In my quest of being the best that I can be in my chosen field of expertise, integrity, honor, and service have always been the guiding principles that served as my basis in every decision that I have been faced with.  Having graduated from the Dubai Police College in UAE in 1999 with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and after spending 13 years in the service that it has earned me the rank of Major, these principles still form the very foundation of my reason for choosing...

Family law addresses important issues directly affecting the family dynamic.   A childless couple is representative of a form of family whether or not the couple is married or unwed.  When there is a break in the family structure, topics of divorce, marital property, custody, visitation, and child support are raised.  An individuals past behaviors can prove to be one of the many determining factors concerning familial law arguments.  This paper will address the constant deciding...

Some people are lucky to carry the fond childhood memories of watching the characters of Spanky and Alfalfa from the age old re-runs of The Little Rascals.  This television program was also called Our Gang in later airings. The group of pre-pubescent boys were led by the deep thinking Spanky, and they were easily amused by his high-strung counterpart named Alfalfa.  Within their gang of friends, there existed an inner group called the He-man women haters club.    Hollywood has...