Attention Catherine Owen
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
Resources should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page citations.
Final Project: Case Study: Police Department Consent Decree/Agreement
Case Study: Police Department Consent Decree/Agreement
You are assigned to the Research and Development Unit of the Virtual Police Department. The Unit Director asked you to prepare a presentation for the Chief on U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) consent decrees and agreements. It seems one of the Chief's close professional colleagues is now subject to such an agreement. The Chief wants to be sure he has done everything possible to avoid finding the Virtual Police Department in a similar predicament. The format of the presentation is quite simple. Using a selected city that is currently under (or recently been under) a DOJ consent decree/agreement as reference, provide the Chief with direction on how to avoid being subject to DOJ oversight.
Review the document, "Addressing Police Misconduct Laws Enforced by the Department of Justice
Link : /content/enforced/145914-001420-01-2165-OL1-6380/Police Misconduct Laws Enforced by DOJ.docx
or the same document using an alternate link
https://www.justice.gov/crt/addressing-police-misconduct-laws-enforced-department-justice
Select one of the following as your subject case study police department:
1. The Oakland (California) Police Department http://www2.oaklandnet.com/government/o/OPD/DOWD004998 and https://oaklandnorth.net/2011/12/20/twelve-years-after-the-riders-a-long-legal-process-is-reaching-its-final-stage/
2. The Seattle (Washington) Police Department https://www.justice.gov/crt/investigation-documents
3. The Baltimore (Maryland) Police Department https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-reaches-agreement-city-baltimore-reform-police-department-s
Research: Starting with the link provided, continue your research on the basis for and actions attentive to the subject consent decree/agreement, Review all of the pertinent documents, articles, websites, etc. until you feel you have a thorough understanding sufficient to respond to the Assignment questions.
Assignment
1. Briefly describe the situation(s) and/or event(s) that led up to DOJ oversight in the form of a consent decree/agreement (no more than 20% of the paper)
2. Briefly outline the provisions of the consent decree/agreement. What actions is the department required to take? What changes is the department required to make?(no more than 20% of the paper)
3. Connect the provisions of the consent decree/agreement to the initiating causes.
4. Describe in detail what the Virtual Police Department needs to do in order to avoid following in the footsteps of the subject police department or otherwise find itself subject to DOJ oversight in he form of a consent decree/agreement (no less than 40% of the paper)
Formatting requirements: Your report should include:
o an APA formatted cover page with your name, project title, course, and date submitted
o an introductory section that explains the purpose of the paper
o the body of the paper, which addresses four (4) elements outlined in Assignments
o a minimum of seven (7) maximum of ten (10) FULL narrative pages, not including cover page and references page and submit to the assignments folder.
o The composition may be a combination of outline and narrative with outline statements separated by no more than double spacing, 12 pt. font, and 1 inch margins.
o A minimum of three (3) outside sources not directly connected to the consent decree/agreement of the selected subject police department
§ Resources, including course materials, must be cited both in the narrative and on a separate Resources page, using APA citation rules.
§ Each item listed on the Resources page must also be cited at least once in the narrative to show where in the narrative the item was applied.
o At the instructor’s discretion, this project may be submitted to Turnitin or other service for verification of originality.
Due Date
Apr 13, 2020 11:59 PM
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Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points
20 points
The paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives.
Points available: 18-20
17.9 points
Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc.
Points available: 16-17.9
15.9 points
In general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.
Points available: 14-15.9
13.9 points
The overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.
Points available D: 12 -13.9
Points available F: 11.9
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Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points
20 points
Analysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 18-20
17.9 points
Paper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 16-17.9
15.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 14-15.9
13.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project Description
Points available D: 12-13.9
Points available F: 0-11.9
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Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points
10 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required.
Points available: 9-10
8.9 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.
Points available: 8-8.9
7.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).
Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points
Assignment is missing major elements,
Points available D:6 - 6.9
Points available F: 0-5.9
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Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points
10 points
Excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Terminology is correct in all uses.
Points available: 9-10
8.9 points
Clear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Most terminology references are correctly applied.
Points available: 8-8.9
7.9 points
Application of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points
Theory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.
Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available D: 6-6.9
Points available F: 0-5.9
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Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points
10 points
Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.
Points available: 9-10
8.9 points
Organization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.
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7.9 points
Organization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content.
Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points
Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader.
Points available D: 6-6.9
Points available F: 0-5.9
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Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points
15 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect.
Points available 13.5-15
13.4 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed.
Points available: 12-13.4
11.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident.
Points available: 10.5-11.9
10.4 points
Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly.
Points available D: 9 - 10.4
Points available F: 0-8.9
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General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points
15 points
No or minor English and grammar usage errors.
Points available 13.5-15
13.4 points
A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.
Points available 12-13.4
11.9 points
Some, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar.
Points available: 10.5-11.9
10.4 points
Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.
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