law enforcement

Chapter 7 Discussion Forum (Pe)

Respond to #1 in the discussion forum. 1. Bicycle, foot, motorcycle, and horse patrol have become popular forms of beat among police agencies. Search for municipal, county, and state agencies on the Internet. 

Do any of these agencies utilize these types of patrol?

What proportion of officers are assigned to these specialized patrols?

Are they assigned to particular geographic areas?

What are their responsibilities?

Is there any information on the effectiveness of these patrols?

Chapter 8 Discussion Forum

Respond to #1 and #2 in the discussion forum. 1. Serving the mentally ill poses a significant challenge to the police and the criminal justice system. Go to the following website:  http://archive.li/q2YrnLinks to an external site.  and answer the following questions.

What are some impacts of the mentally ill on the criminal justice system?

What are the reasons for their arrests?

How are the mentally ill treated in jails and prisons? 

2. Arrest procedures for juveniles and adults vary in many respects. Search your state statutes and legal references to find out the rights of juveniles. Find the statutes for your state and answer the following questions.

How are the rights of juveniles different from those of adults?

What are the conditions of custody?

How are cases handled differently from those involving adults?

What kinds of protection do juveniles have concerning their arrest records?

RESOURCES You may use any source in addition to the above listed website.