5-2 Project One Submission

Hellfire Pistons Motorcycle Gang Study

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CJ 340: Criminology

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CJ 340 Project One Scenario

“The Mandalorian” is the national president of the Hellfire Pistons Motorcycle Gang, an outlaw motorcycle gang based in Los Angeles, California. Over the past several months, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) have been conducting a long-term investigation on several members of this gang and their alleged criminal activity: organized crime, motor vehicle theft, and the transportation and subsequent selling of narcotics and illegal/prohibited weapons in interstate commerce. In order to obtain evidence of the aforementioned criminal activities, a confidential human source (CHS) successfully infiltrated the organization and gained membership to its ranks. The CHS advised federal law enforcement officials that he had personally witnessed the Mandalorian sanction the murder of a former Hellfire Pistons Motorcycle Gang member named “Negan” because he “jumped” another gang member during a drunken argument. Negan then stole the victim’s motorcycle and 10 grams of methamphetamine. After the “hit” was approved, the CHS personally witnessed John Wick, a convicted felon on parole, execute Negan using a semiautomatic pistol that was stolen in a pawn shop burglary the evening before. The CHS also informed federal agents that the Hellfire Pistons routinely host dogfighting matches in an abandoned industrial park on the outskirts of the city. In order to gain access to the commercial property, gang members routinely cut padlocks that secure the enclosed area. The CHS advised that several participants, including other outlaw motorcycle gang members, travel from out of state to attend the illegal dogfighting matches and to fight their dogs. While attending one of the events, and at the direction of federal law enforcement officials, the CHS purchased 20 grams of heroin and an MP-5 submachine gun with etched-out serial numbers from a 17-year-old gang member named Deadpool. In addition to these purchases, the CHS also placed bets on dogfighting matches with “Bookie,” the organizer of the animal fighting events. Gamblers who win can receive either money or stolen property that is typically obtained from the Hellfire Pistons’ routine burglaries of commercial properties throughout the Los Angeles area.

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Project One Guidelines and Rubric

CJ 340 Project One Guidelines and Rubric

Competency In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

Analyze the relationship between criminology and law

Scenario You are a local law enforcement officer and representative for the Los Angeles Metro Task Force on Violent Gangs. You are asked to create a

presentation on criminal activity relating to the Hellfire Pistons Motorcycle Gang, an outlaw motorcycle gang based in Los Angeles. Using the

scenario linked in the Supporting Materials section, create a presentation that describes the crimes associated with the gang, identifies

offenders who commit the crimes, describes social and environmental factors that may lead to crimes, and explains how criminal justice

professionals use data and theories to address crime problems. Your presentation will be used for the professional development of police

officers in your department.

Directions Using the provided scenario, create an oral or written presentation on criminal activity relating to the Hellfire Pistons Motorcycle Gang that

focuses on crimes, offenders, environmental and social factors, and the use of data and theories to address criminal problems. The following

required elements should be included:

1. Identify crimes in relation to this gang.Identify crimes in relation to this gang.Identify crimes in relation to this gang.Identify crimes in relation to this gang. In 25–50 words, be sure to include the following in your identification:

a. What types of crimes do members of the gang commit?

b. What are the nature and extent of the crimes?

2. Describe the offenders who commit crimes.Describe the offenders who commit crimes.Describe the offenders who commit crimes.Describe the offenders who commit crimes. In 50–100 words, be sure to include the following in your description:

a. What are the types of the offenders?

i. Are the offenders first-time or habitual?

ii. Are the offenders adults or juveniles?

iii. What types of crimes do the offenders commit (e.g., violent)?

b. What are the classifications (legalistic/technical, situational, pathological, avocational, career) of the offenders?

3. Describe how aspects of sociology can be applied to issues in criminology.Describe how aspects of sociology can be applied to issues in criminology.Describe how aspects of sociology can be applied to issues in criminology.Describe how aspects of sociology can be applied to issues in criminology. In 150–300 words, be sure to include the following in

your description:

a. How can social learning theory be used to understand the crimes identified for the gang?

b. Which environmental and social factors may relate to the crimes you identified for the gang?

i. What environmental factors (presence of guardians or lack thereof, social disorganization, structural strain) may lead to the crimes?

ii. What social factors (integration, conflict, inequality, control) may lead to the crimes?

4. Explain how criminal justice professionals use data and theories to address crime problems.Explain how criminal justice professionals use data and theories to address crime problems.Explain how criminal justice professionals use data and theories to address crime problems.Explain how criminal justice professionals use data and theories to address crime problems. In 150–300 words, be sure to

include the following in your explanation:

a. What is the importance of data and theories to criminal justice professional roles, both sworn and civilian?

b. How do crime data and criminological theory inform the creation of policies, programs, and laws?

What to Submit To complete this project, you must submit the following:

For this assignment, you will create a presentation. Choose the format that works best for you. This could include one or more of the following:

poster, handout, presentation slides, brochure, written description, or video. Whichever format you choose, your submission should address

the rubric criteria listed above.

Any sources should be cited according to APA style.

An optional template (linked in the Supporting Materials section) has been created to assist you in completing this project.

Supporting Materials The following resource(s) may help support your work on the project:

Document: CJ 340 Project One Scenario PDF

Base your work on this scenario.

Document: CJ 340 Project One Template PPT (optional)

While this template is not required to complete your project, you may find it helpful.

Project One Rubric

CriteriaCriteriaCriteriaCriteria Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)

NeedsNeedsNeedsNeeds

ImprovementImprovementImprovementImprovement

(55%)(55%)(55%)(55%)

Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%) ValueValueValueValue

Articulation ofArticulation ofArticulation ofArticulation of

ResponseResponseResponseResponse

Exceeds proficiency

in an exceptionally

clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or

creative manner

Clearly conveys

meaning with

correct grammar,

sentence structure,

and spelling,

demonstrating an

understanding of

audience and

purpose

Shows progress

toward proficiency,

but with errors in

grammar, sentence

structure, and

spelling, negatively

impacting

readability

Submission has

critical errors in

grammar, sentence

structure, and

spelling, preventing

understanding of

ideas

15

CrimesCrimesCrimesCrimes Exceeds proficiency

in an exceptionally

clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or

creative manner

Identifies crimes in

relation to gang

Shows progress

toward proficiency,

but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may

include additional

details or

clarification

identifying crimes in

relation to gang

Does not attempt

criterion

20

OffendersOffendersOffendersOffenders Exceeds proficiency

in an exceptionally

clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or

creative manner

Describes the

offenders who

commit crimes

Shows progress

toward proficiency,

but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may

include additional

details or

clarification

describing the

offenders who

commit crimes

Does not attempt

criterion

20

EnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmentalEnvironmental

and Socialand Socialand Socialand Social

FactorsFactorsFactorsFactors

Exceeds proficiency

in an exceptionally

clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or

creative manner

Describes the

environmental and

social factors that

may lead to the

crimes identified

Shows progress

toward proficiency,

but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may

include additional

details or

clarification

describing the

environmental and

social factors that

may lead to the

crimes identified

Does not attempt

criterion

20

Data andData andData andData and

TheoriesTheoriesTheoriesTheories

Exceeds proficiency

in an exceptionally

clear, insightful,

sophisticated, or

creative manner

Explains how

criminal justice

professionals use

data and theories to

address crime

problems

Shows progress

toward proficiency,

but with errors or

omissions; areas for

improvement may

include additional

details or

clarification

explaining how

criminal justice

professionals use

data and theories to

address crime

problems

Does not attempt

criterion

20

Citations andCitations andCitations andCitations and

AttributionAttributionAttributionAttribution

Uses citations for

ideas requiring

attribution, with few

or no minor errors

Uses citations for

ideas requiring

attribution, with

consistent minor

errors

Uses citations for

ideas requiring

attribution, with

major errors

Does not use

citations for ideas

requiring attribution

5

Total:Total:Total:Total: 100%

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