1-2 Journal: Pros and Cons of Body Cameras

3/10/24, Assignment Information

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CJ 406 Module One Journal Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

In this assignment, you will explore the pros and cons of body cameras being used by law enforcement officers.

Prompt

Note: Be sure that you have read the required readings in the “Increasing Use of Technology in Criminal Justice” resources section before completing this journal entry.

Now that you’ve reviewed the resources about the increasing use of technology in the criminal justice field, you are familiar with various types of technology and their uses. One popular

technology topic is the use of video footage, specifically law enforcement officers using body cameras. For this journal entry, you will consider the pros and cons of using body cameras. You will

also consider how elements of the criminal justice system and society impact the use of body cameras.

Specifically, address the following criteria:

In 50 to 75 words, explain the pros of using body cameraspros of using body cameraspros of using body cameraspros of using body cameras.

In 50 to 75 words, explain the cons of using body camerascons of using body camerascons of using body camerascons of using body cameras.

In 100 to 150 words, explain how elements of the criminal justice systemelements of the criminal justice systemelements of the criminal justice systemelements of the criminal justice system impact the use of body cameras.

Identify in which area(s) of criminal justice (law enforcement, courts, correctional institutions, and/or parole/probation) there are factors that may impact the use of body cameras.

Explain how these factors impact the use of body cameras.

In 100 to 150 words, explain how elements of societyelements of societyelements of societyelements of society contribute to the use of body cameras.

Explain the cultural, political, and/or social factors that influence the use of body cameras and how they do so.

What to Submit

This assignment should be 300 to 450 words in length. Sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

Note:Note:Note:Note: For journal assignments, you can receive a Proficient, Needs Improvement, or Not Evident score on each of your rubric criteria. There is no Exemplary score for this assignment, because

you will receive feedback and make revisions to improve beyond proficiency in these concepts.

Module One Journal Rubric

CriteriaCriteriaCriteriaCriteria Proficient (100%)Proficient (100%)Proficient (100%)Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (85%)Needs Improvement (85%)Needs Improvement (85%)Needs Improvement (85%) Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%) ValueValueValueValue

Articulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of Response 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

Pros of Using BodyPros of Using BodyPros of Using BodyPros of Using Body

CamerasCamerasCamerasCameras

Explains the pros of using body cameras Shows progress toward proficiency, but

with errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Cons of Using BodyCons of Using BodyCons of Using BodyCons of Using Body

CamerasCamerasCamerasCameras

Explains the cons of using body cameras Shows progress toward proficiency, but

with errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 15

Elements of the CriminalElements of the CriminalElements of the CriminalElements of the Criminal

Justice SystemJustice SystemJustice SystemJustice System

Explains how elements of the criminal

justice system impact the use of body

cameras

Shows progress toward proficiency, but

with errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 25

Elements of SocietyElements of SocietyElements of SocietyElements of Society Explains how elements of society

contribute to the use of body cameras

Shows progress toward proficiency, but

with errors or omissions

Does not attempt criterion 25

Citations andCitations andCitations andCitations and

AttributionsAttributionsAttributionsAttributions

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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