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Create a scenario where an officer is on patrol (random or d…

Create a scenario where an officer is on patrol (random or directed), encounters a crime, and has to make a decision to use or not use discretion. Use the Internet to find information about the Police Use of Force Continuum and explain how this model can be used in discretionary use of force by police. Also, explain the Fleeing Felon Rule as it works in Florida. Do you see this rule as another discretionary decision that can be made by police? Explain.  

You need to decide on how to deliver services for the city o…

You need to decide on how to deliver services for the city of Fictionville. Most services have already been figured out. There remain four services, however, that need to be decided. You need to figure out the following services: animal control, solid waste (trash/recycling), the construction of a new road to alleviate traffic, and park management. The new city is in the suburb of a large US city, with plenty of potential private, public, and non-profit partners. For each of the four, what service delivery arrangement (municipal delivery, special district delivery, contracting with a private partner, privatization, or contracting with a non-profit partner) would you recommend. Justify your answer with reference to the material. 

Explain the following theories: a. Broken Windows, and b. Vi…

Explain the following theories: a. Broken Windows, and b. Victim Discounting. Is there also a process of discounting offenders in our society and criminal justice system? Is evidence based research useful in changing prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination by police? Explain the main differences between stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.