The Economics Of Law Enforcement
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A 9 page research paper that examines the way in which economics impacts law enforcement. The writer explores some ways where economic factors can be improved through more efficient police management techniques demonstrating that economics is an inherent factor in law enforcement no matter what viewpoint is taken. The two are intrinsically tied. For instance, there is the actual cost running the nation's police departments. These costs include such considerations as the budgets for salaries, equipment, maintenance, etc. The other side of that coin is the cost to society in regards to the crimes themselves. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Econlawf.wps

High Speed Police Chases Must Be Allowed
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This 5 page essay looks at the importance of allowing law enforcement to pursue criminals under virtually any circumstances, even if the situation could 'potentially' endanger public safety. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Chasmust.wps

High Speed Pursuits / Legal Issues
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A 14 page close review of several civil liability and immunity cases concerning police officers involved in high speed pursuits. Main cases considered include County of Sacramento v. Lewis, Travis v. City of Mesquite, City of Lancaster v. Chambers, Wadewitz v. Montgomery, and Seekamp v. Michaud. The writer posits that findings in these cases do not grant immunity, but do make police officers liable for court costs and damages in civil actions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Cnvehpur.wps

Police and The Impact(s) Of High Speed Chases
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A 4 page paper that describes the physiological and psychological impacts of high speed chases on the reactions of police officers. The writer contends that the physiological processes definitively impact the outcomes of these situations and should be considered when understanding the reactions of police. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Chases.wps

N.Y.P.D. and the Mapp-Miranda Paradigm
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A 6 page paper that provides and overview of how the Mapp and Miranda cases affected law enforcement by NYPD, and references a NY case that helped to reduce the affect of the exclusionary rule (Mapp). The paper provides a detailed history of Mapp and Miranda and the affects those cases had on determing the acts of law enforcement over the last thirty years, including the forming of policies which included physical and mental coercion. These rules are seen in deference to NYPD as restrictions in law enforcement, and responsible for the need for coercive tactics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Nypdmapp.wps

The Effects of the Exclusionary Rule on Criminal Prosecutions
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An 8 page paper in which the writer examines the history of the 'exclusionary rule' in relationship to criminal prosecutions as well as looking at its applicability to probation and parole jurisdictions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBexclusRule.wps

Can Police Ethics be Taught?
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A 35 page overview of the issue of police ethics and how these ethics relate to the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill. Includes a discussion on the ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Plato and Pythagoras as well as current information of the importance of establishing appropriate ethical codes in police departments across the nation. Bibliography lists 42 sources.
Filename: Policeth.wps

Management of Police Ethics
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A 5 page research paper that examines the applicability of the 12 elements to establish a best-practices ethics program that was developed by Frank Navran to the management of police ethics. It briefly looks at the stresses inherent in the job of law enforcement that show comparability with Navron's concept of 'pressure to perform'. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Polman.wps

Issues in Police Effectiveness
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An 11 page research paper on police effectiveness in terms of two examples, domestic violence and community policing . The writer details the changes in each area, with statistics and responses. Pros and cons to each approach are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Effecpol.wps

Burglars On the Job / A Review of the Book by Wright and Decker
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A 7 page review of the hypothesis, methodology, and recommendations of 'Burglars on the Job: Street Life and Residential Break-Ins' Richard T. Wright and Scott H. Decker. Includes recommendations for additional research. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Breakin.wps