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Snitching, Violent Crimes and Police Apathy"Snitching" has become a popular term in most recent news stories. Do community snitches really put themselves in danger? And if so, what are the police doing about it?
One Hundred Years Ago Today - 18 February 1911 - Crime and CriminalsIn February 1911 people were beginning to question whether sentencing criminals to years of hard labor was the best way to deal with them, as against using more modern techniques with the hope of being able to rehabilitate them into society.- HI-TECH CRIMINALS VS. "LO-TECH" LAW ENFORCEMENTa look at hi-tech criminal activities on the internet and elsewhere and how ineffective law enforcement seems to be
- Modern Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge: An Unspoken Pardon for Unspeakable CrimesThis article examines the current state of Cambodia, and how this troubled nation is dealing with the horrific acts of the Khmer Rouge regime, which took place in its recent history.
- Alternatives to Prison: Why Imprisonment Doesn't Work and What to Do About ItCriminal sanctions must serve one or a combination of four different purposes: rehabilitation, retribution, incapacitation, and deterrence -- Prison doesn't measure up well against any of them.
- The Typical Punishment for Misdemeanor CrimesCrimes are either misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes and carry lesser punishments than the comparatively serious felony crimes. Each state has its own rules for misdemeanor punishments, but there are general guidelines.
- Crimes and PunishmentsSome crimes hurt victims but benefit the criminal; other crimes hurt both the victim and the criminal!
Downtown Brooklyn Area Easy Mark for CriminalsCriminals are getting over on people in downtown Brooklyn. Let's stop them.- Technology and CommunicationThe benefits technology has for law enforcement and criminals.
Most 'Law-abiding' Citizens Are Unarrested Criminals?Millions of people have committed the same crimes as millions of citizens who are serving jail terms yet remain free. This realization should compel people to have empathy for people in jail for victimless crimes.- Replacing Stolen Passports and Credit CardsTravel season is upon us. Summertime is all about exploring new and exciting places. It's the season of planes, trains, automobiles and...criminals.
- Drug Testing Welfare and Other Public Assistance RecipientsThere has not been much discussion of this lately, but there should be. Welfare and public benefits are not a right. They are a privilege. They are meant to help someone get back on their feet and not be a way of life.
- Top Five Best Crime Series on TV and DVD: I'm Addicted to Crime Series and These Are Some of My FavoritesYou can't beat TV crime series on DVD like Fringe, Criminal Minds, The Shield, Foyle's War and CSI - these are my top five.
- The Most Infamous White Collar Financial Criminals in American HistoryBernard Madoff is just the latest in white collar criminals who've caught the public's attention & dismay. Here's a rundown of some of the most infamous.
- Solve Computer Crimes and Make Big Cash: Become a Digital Forensic Detective TodayIf you're technically savvy and want to help put these criminals behind bars, you should consider a position as a digital media analyst.
Gun Laws, the Second Amendment, and Murder in the StreetsSee what the Viewpoints panel members think the Second Amendment really means, and their opinion on gun laws. Do you agree with them?- The CSI Effect on Juries and CriminalsTelevision programs such as CSI and Bones are becoming more and more common. Are they effecting the judicial procedures of our courts?
- Holiday Home and Shopping Safety TipsThe Holiday season is not only a time when people focus on giving, but also a time where thieves and criminals focus on taking. With this in mind it's very important to protect yourself, family and home from being a target of such criminals.
- Some of the Dumbest Criminals You Will Ever MeetA look at some very dumb criminals in today's world.
- How Computer Forensic Helps to Fight the Cyber CrimesThe computer forensic experts have all the abilities and qualities to analyze, research and investigate all kinds of Computer related crimes like hacking, online virus threats, cracking, etc.
Police and Public CooperationAn overview of the responsibilities of the police v. the responsibilities of the public and how they must work together to be effective.- An Overview of State Child Abuse and Neglect RegistriesAlmost everyone knows that each state maintains a sex offender registry, but few people know that each state also maintains a child abuse and neglect registry. Unlike sex offender registries, people are placed on child abuse registries prior to due process.
- College and Career Planning: Law & Criminal JusticeIt's time for a new generation of lawyers, police officers, and judges. Are you willing to go through the rigorous training it takes to enter one of these careers.
- Crime Shows and Their Spin OffsA look at these two series and the spinoffs that ensued. Only mentions the first spinoffs, as each series now has a second spinoff as well. Perhaps a follow-up article will be in order?
- Michael Fay and EthnocentrismIn 1994, Michael Fay, an 18-year-old American, visited Singapore. Him and his friends vandalized cars and were caught and given the punishment of a canning.
Differences Between Adult & Juvenile CriminalsAt one time, juveniles had almost no rights when it came to trials for their crimes, and the judges rendered whatever verdict they saw fit. Now, juveniles have many of the same rights as adults, and in some cases, they have even more rights.- Book Review: '50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit' by Steve WeismanThere's an old saying, meant to be humorous: "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you." Identify theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States, and ruins thousands of lives each year.
- Cybercrime: A Revolution in Terrorism and Criminal Behavior Creates Change in the Criminal Justice Systemnew strain of crime has developed through the invention of the computer and Internet: cybercrime. Cybercrime is when criminals use computers or networks as a tool, place, or target for criminal activity and behavior.
- Juvenile and Adult Courts: A Comparative AnalysisThere have been long running debates about both the Juvenile and Adult courts. There has been speculation that juvenile offenders are not receiving enough punishment through the juvenile courts.
- Egypt and the ¡Kung BushmenWHAT AMERICA CAN LEARN FROM EGYPT AND THE ¡KUNG BUSHMEN OF SOUTH AFRICA ABOUT DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL
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