how institutional racism may influence police decision-making practices

 how institutional racism may influence police decision-making practices

Discuss through the use of examples why ethics are important at each stage of the criminal justice system.

• Explain the three primary reasons why UCR data is suspect.

• Explain how institutional racism may influence police decision-making practices.

• How does CompStat compare to intelligence-led policing?

• Discuss the plain view doctrine and provide three original examples of a lawful warrantless search that falls under this doctrine.

• Discuss the role of prosecutorial discretion in the criminal justice system.

• Define three strike laws. Discuss the pros and cons of the laws, providing examples. What are the primary legal controls in place regarding three strike laws?

• Explain the three trends listed in the text that have shaped contemporary correctional institutions from 1960 to the present.

• Explain the term total institution.

• Define the process of the juvenile waiver. Identify the five main forms of waiver.