written assignment

Assignment:

Using the Doc Sharing articles as a starting point:

1) how are law enforcement officers trained about youth gangs? Present a detailed overview of currently available training designed to teach law enforcement officers about youth gangs (NOTE: G.R.E.A.T. is NOT gang officer training and should NOT be referred to), and

2) using theories and concepts examined in this module and your own research propose at least two (2) specific improvements to youth gang training for officers (not just more training),

3) explain how and why the specific improvements you proposed in 2) above can help law enforcement officers work more safely and effectively with youth drawn to or in gangs, and

4) specifically explain in one paragraph how our university’s core value of RESPECT applies to specific contents of the textbook readings for this module and include a citation and page number.

Your response should go beyond the obvious and be written at a graduate level. Your answer must be no less than 1200 words and you must use at least three authoritative sources beyond those provided to support your position. All sources must be properly cited using the APA style.

Assess Outcomes:       

Learning Outcome #5: The assignment will demonstrate a thorough understanding of how policies and practices of law enforcement, the court system, and corrections can positively and negatively impact juvenile delinquency and future criminality.