Part I: The Nature And Setting Of Police Administration

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Part I the nature and setting of police administration chapter 3 police

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Part I The Nature and Setting of Police Administration Chapter 3 Police Administration and Homeland Security © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Learning Objectives Define terrorism and the types of terrorism that exists today. Examine the terrorist threats to the United States. Know the various types of weapons of mass destruction. Understand how homeland security is integrated into the police organization. Apply the National Response Framework to local law enforcement.

Understand how the National Incident Management System operates during catastrophes. © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning What Is Homeland Security? The protection of people and assets within our national borders through preventive efforts The response to a terrorist event by mitigating loss of life and damages Four basic goals: Prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks. Protect the American people, critical infrastructure, and key resources. Respond to and recover from incidents that do occur. Continue to strengthen the foundation to ensure long-term success. © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning The Role of Homeland Security Prevention and response to terrorism Prevention, disruption, and protection against hazards Mitigating and preventing social trends that disrupt the American way of life Protecting the sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical infrastructure in the United States Emphasizing process over outcomes for “Security Uber Alles†© 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Commonalities in Definitions of Terrorism Terrorism involves premeditation. Terrorists and their acts are motivated by all sorts of political agendas. Generally, the terrorists’ targets are noncombatants or civilians, but not always. Terrorist groups are generally sub-national or clandestine groups. © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Types of Terrorism State-sponsored terrorism Acts that occur at the direction of the state or government Dissident terrorism Using terrorist activities against a group’s own government Terrorists from the left and right Rooted in political ideology Religious terrorism Primary motivation for world terrorism in last decade Criminal terrorism Terrorists acts used to facilitate crime and criminal profits © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Terrorist Threats to the United States Radical Islamic terrorists Right-wing terrorist groups within the United States © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Weapons of Mass Destruction Any explosive, incendiary, poison gas, bomb, grenade, or rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces Any missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce Poison gas Any weapon involving a disease organism Any weapon that is designed to release radiation at a level dangerous to human life © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Responsibilities of the Police Organization Homeland Security Unit Manage terrorist and homeland security information Maintain a database on critical infrastructure databases Maintain working relations with critical infrastructure owners, managers, and security personnel Maintain liaison with state homeland security officials and federal intelligence agencies Coordinate department responses to terrorist events Identify homeland security training needs for the department Conduct or coordinate homeland security related investigations Monitor the readiness of the police department and other first responders in the event of a terrorist attack Investigate terrorist attacks or activities © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Officer Involvement in Homeland Security Activities Patrol: Critical Infrastructure Criminal investigation Crime analysis Intelligence Specialized tactical units (SWAT) including hostage negotiators Community relations and community policing © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Homeland Security and Public Education Programming Primary goal: to elicit support and information from the public regarding crime and terrorism matters or intelligence Other goals: Fear reduction Reducing community tensions © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Police Efforts to Safeguard Local Critical Infrastructure Identify critical infrastructure within community Database allows department to comprehensively develop response plans Focuses attention on areas that may be of interest to possible terrorists Develop response plans should there be a terrorist attack or incident © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Partnerships between Law Enforcement and Security Personnel to Protect Critical Infrastructure Police departments are encouraged to develop formal working relationships with private security firms Improve joint responses to critical incidents Coordinate infrastructure protection Improve communications and data interoperability Bolster information and intelligence sharing Prevent and investigate high-tech crime Devise responses to workplace violence © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Responding to a Homeland Security Incident National Response Framework Responses to incidents are layered as a result of the local, state, and federal responses National Incident Management System Standardizes responses to critical incidents Replaces uncertainty with efficiency and effectiveness © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Homeland Security and Intelligence and Police Departments The Joint Terrorism Task Force National, multi-agency organization responsible for combating terrorist activities in the United States Fusion Centers Combine intelligence from multiple agencies in one center where it is disseminated and examined © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Assignment Criminal Investigative Report Criminal Investigative Report PLEASE NOTE: You are to gather information from your readings to fill in the spaces below. If not found in researching, estimate or put NA for unknown.

CASE #:________________________ DATE: ______________TIME RECEIVED:___________ CASE TYPE: _____________________________________________

Complainant: Address: City/State: Phones: Location of Offense: Date and Time of Offense: Victim: Suspect to Victim (relationship): Weapons/Tools Used: Case Synopsis: This is a brief synopsis of the case from start to finish. Think about opening the case to find a “quick†explanation of what the file is about. Two or three sentences about the main part of the case.

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Suspect [ ] Arrested [ ] Name: DOB: Date of Arrest: Detective: (can be you if none found) Supervisor: Case Status: Date Case Report Submitted:

FINGERPRINTS: (would these events occur in this type of case?If so, note the title of who would complete each item) Developed : Yes [ ] No [ ] By whom: Comparison with Defendant(s) : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom: Identification Made : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom:

PHOTOGRAPHS: Scene : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom: Victim : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom: Evidence : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom: Defendant(s) : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom:

LINE-UP INFORMATION: Photo Line-up : Yes [ ] No [ ] Identification Made: Yes [ ] No [ ] Physical Line-up : Yes [ ] No [ ] Identification Made: Yes [ ] [No]

Confrontation : Yes [ ] No [ ] Identification Made: Yes [ ] No [ ]

SEARCH AND SEIZURE: Consent to Search : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom: To Whom: Search Warrant : Yes [ ] No [ ] Incident to Arrest : Yes [ ] No [ ] Property Seized : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom:

CONFESSION/ADMISSION: To Law Enforcement : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom: Oral [ ] Written [ ] Taped [ ] To Whom: To Other : Yes [ ] No [ ] By Whom: Oral [ ] Written [ ] Taped [ ] To Whom:

Complainant/Victim (If more, copy and paste additional boxes) Name Address Phones Place of Employment Email Address Testify to Name Address Phones Place of Employment Email Address Testify to

Independent Witness (If more, copy and paste additional boxes) Name Address Phones Place of Employment Email Address Testify to Name Address Phones Place of Employment Email Address Testify to

Emergency Medical Witness (If more, copy and paste additional boxes) Name Address Phones Place of Employment Email Address Testify to Law Enforcement Witness (If more, copy and paste additional boxes ie: responding officer) Name Address Phones Place of Employment Email Address Testify to

Detective’s Narrative This is a more DETAILED narrative of what detective found. This should include everything from beginning to end of this process. DO NOT be brief here. Add additional lines if needed! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Paper For Above instruction

The following paper presents a comprehensive criminal investigative report based on the principles outlined in the provided guidelines and knowledge from related law enforcement literature. It demonstrates how various components—ranging from initial offense details to detailed narratives—are compiled to document a criminal case effectively, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and legal adherence.

Case Number: 20230507-0345

Date and Time Received: May 7, 2023, 09:15 AM

Case Type: Burglary

Complainant: John Doe

Address: 123 Maple Street, Springfield, IL

City/State: Springfield, Illinois

Phones: (555) 123-4567

Location of Offense: Residence at 123 Maple Street, Springfield

Date and Time of Offense: May 6, 2023, between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM

Victim: John Doe

Suspect to Victim: Unknown suspect with possible intent to steal valuables

Weapons/Tools Used: Crowbar and gloves

Case Synopsis: The complainant reported observing suspicious activity around his residence late at night. Upon investigation, a break-in was confirmed with forensic evidence matching the suspect's footprints near the back door and fingerprints on the window frame. The suspect was identified from security footage and is currently at large.

Suspect: NA --- Pending identification and arrest

Case Status: Open; investigation ongoing

Case Report Submitted: May 8, 2023

FINGERPRINTS:

  • Developed: Yes
  • Comparison with Defendant(s): NA
  • Identification Made: Pending

PHOTOGRAPHS:

  • Scene: Yes, taken by CSI technician
  • Victim: Yes, taken during victim interview
  • Evidence: Yes, photographs of footprints and fingerprints
  • Defendant(s): Not applicable at this stage

LINE-UP INFORMATION:

  • Photo Line-up: Not conducted yet
  • Physical Line-up: Not conducted yet
  • Confrontation: Pending

SEARCH AND SEIZURE:

  • Consent to Search: Not applicable
  • Search Warrant: Applied for and obtained
  • Incident to Arrest: Not conducted yet
  • Property Seized: Items of evidence from the scene including footprints and fingerprint samples

CONFESSION/ADMISSION:

  • To Law Enforcement: NA
  • To Other: NA

Witness Statements:

  • Victim: John Doe, 123 Maple Street, Springfield, IL, (555) 123-4567, Prepares to testify in court.
  • Independent Witness: Jane Smith, neighbor, (555) 987-6543, observed suspicious person near the scene.

Detective’s Narrative: The case commenced with the victim reporting a suspected burglary at his residence. Officers arrived promptly, securing the scene and collecting forensic evidence. Footprint analysis indicated a suspect's shoe size that matched a suspect identified from nearby surveillance footage. Fingerprints collected from the window frame are currently being analyzed. Despite efforts to locate the suspect through canvassing and local inquiries, no arrests have been made to date. The investigation remains active, and further evidence collection and witness interviews are underway to establish a probable cause for arrest.

References

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