Identifying and Arresting Suspects Name: Patrice Smith Introduction During the process of arresting of a suspect the police have to use the required procedure to maintain a person right of freedom (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).There are several requirement which a police must meet before making an arrest.When an illegal arrest is made it can affect the prosecution case in criminal trial (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).There are some extra procedures which are added in some state to protect the physical safety of the police and help the police making a mistake (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016). An arrest involves the actins of the police officer where the deprive a person right to freedom. Most criminal cases lacks suspect and even witness and factors which are vital in solving a criminal investigation must be employed. All the elements of crime must be proven and a connection established between a criminal act and the suspect. * The Circumstances of Making an ArrestThe police office has observed a crime.There is a probable cause a person has committed a crime.Presence of an arrest warrant (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016). Taking a personal fundamental right is serious case and therefore undoubtable evidence must be available. For the rights of the suspect to be ensured during the time of an arrest the police are required the specified procedure. Therefore, during making an arrest the police office has to be there physically and observe the crime. Secondly, there should satisfactory evidence that a person has committed a crime. The police office can also acquire a warrant which will certify searching of property for evidence and making an arrest. * Procedure of Making an ArrestThe rules of making an arrest varies with jurisdiction.The arrest occurs when a person being suspected is required not to leave.The police has to use the handcuffs or place the suspect in the police cruiser (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016). The police officer has to read the Miranda Right during making an arrest. Finally the police are prohibited from using excessive force during an arrest (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016). However, police use excessive force when an arrestee seems to resist an arrest. The police office adheres to specific procedures during making of an arrest. The rules can change depending on the jurisdiction. The police use handcuff so as to protect themselves . Importantly, the have to read the Miranda Right during an arrest. The Miranda right enables the questioning of the suspect and using the information they say against them. Nonetheless , the police is required not use cruelty or excessive during making an arrest. The excessive use of force can interfere with the criminal trial. * Identification of the suspect Use of drivers license or drivers license guide (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016). Through the use of a witness or a victim to a crime. First, the suspect is identified through the use driver license as according to the REAL ...

1. Identifying and Arresting Suspects
Name: Patrice Smith
Introduction
During the process of arresting of a suspect the police have to
use the required procedure to maintain a person right of
freedom (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).There are several
requirement which a police must meet before making an
arrest.When an illegal arrest is made it can affect the
prosecution case in criminal trial (Hess, Orthmann & Cho,
2016).There are some extra procedures which are added in some
state to protect the physical safety of the police and help the
police making a mistake (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).
An arrest involves the actins of the police officer where the
deprive a person right to freedom. Most criminal cases lacks
suspect and even witness and factors which are vital in solving
a criminal investigation must be employed. All the elements of
crime must be proven and a connection established between a
criminal act and the suspect.
*
The Circumstances of Making an ArrestThe police office has

2. observed a crime.There is a probable cause a person has
committed a crime.Presence of an arrest warrant (Hess,
Orthmann & Cho, 2016).
Taking a personal fundamental right is serious case and
therefore undoubtable evidence must be available. For the rights
of the suspect to be ensured during the time of an arrest the
police are required the specified procedure. Therefore, during
making an arrest the police office has to be there physically and
observe the crime. Secondly, there should satisfactory evidence
that a person has committed a crime. The police office can also
acquire a warrant which will certify searching of property for
evidence and making an arrest.
*
Procedure of Making an ArrestThe rules of making an arrest
varies with jurisdiction.The arrest occurs when a person being
suspected is required not to leave.The police has to use the
handcuffs or place the suspect in the police cruiser (Hess,
Orthmann & Cho, 2016). The police officer has to read the
Miranda Right during making an arrest. Finally the police are
prohibited from using excessive force during an arrest (Hess,
Orthmann & Cho, 2016). However, police use excessive force
when an arrestee seems to resist an arrest.
The police office adheres to specific procedures during making
of an arrest. The rules can change depending on the
jurisdiction. The police use handcuff so as to protect

3. themselves . Importantly, the have to read the Miranda Right
during an arrest. The Miranda right enables the questioning of
the suspect and using the information they say against them.
Nonetheless , the police is required not use cruelty or excessive
during making an arrest. The excessive use of force can
interfere with the criminal trial.
*
Identification of the suspect Use of drivers license or drivers
license guide (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016). Through the use
of a witness or a victim to a crime.
First, the suspect is identified through the use driver license as
according to the REAL ID Act of 2005 and also the driver
license guide.
*
Development of Suspects The information provided by victims
and witness.Presence of physical evidence at the crime scene
(Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016). Criminal Profiling Utilizing the
information in the police files (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).
Informant Using information from other agencies
Before a suspect can be arrest there are some information which
must be available to warrant an arrest. A connection has to be
established between the crime and the suspect. The first source
of information is from the witness or a victim who can identify
the suspect as they observed them committing a criminal act.
There can also be available evidence which trace back to the
evidence. The evidence can be either material which use the

4. suspect finger print or DNA.
Profiling on the other hand, uses psychological characteristics ,
emotional and mental identity of a person in the identification
of a suspect. The police officers also have files which can
related a person with certain criminal activity. The private
agency can also provide necessary information which will aid in
the identification of a suspect. Lastly, an informant may provide
the information. Notably, this is a person who is not a witness
or a victim but an interested citizen or a criminal wanting to
make a deal.
*
Obtaining Information about a Suspect Asking specific
information Utilizing drawing and sketches (Hess, Orthmann &
Cho, 2016). Using of mug shots of possible suspects
During the process of obtaining the information the police are
required to ask specific information about a suspect. The
information from a witness or victim can be employed in
making a sketches to identify the suspect. The mug are also
utilized but they are very time consuming.
*
The procedure of information from agencies and
policeObtaining information the communityGetting information
at the county levelAttaining information from the state
levelSoliciting information at the federal levelGetting
information fro INTERPOL (Hess, Orthmann & Cho,
2016).Obtaining information from private agencies

5. The information is obtained procedurally from the lowest rank
at the community level up to the highest rank. The procedure is
vital so that nothing is missed out. Also, the due to increased
efficiency and reduction of the cost.
*
Using force during an arrestThe police are required to only use
the necessary forceThe excessive force is used when someone
resist arrest (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).
The police office has to use reasonable force during making an
arrest. The reasonable force is determined as the amount of
force used by a police office and the amount of force a person
can use on themselves on the same situation. The excessive
force is when a police office uses a force which is more than
what is required in controlling a situation.
*
Evaluating excessive use of forceHow severe the crime
was.Suspecting posing an immediate threat Tensed
circumstances (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).An attempt to
evade an arrest Resist an arrest (Hess, Orthmann & Cho, 2016).

6. *
Case of Deadly Use ForceTennessee v. Gardner, 1985 (Hess,
Orthmann & Cho, 2016).
During the Tennessee v. Gardner, 1985 there was the ruling by
the US supreme court that there should be no use of excessive
use of force for the non-dangerous and unarmed felons. Doing
so is illegal and violation of the Fourth Amendment.
*
Conclusion Conclusively, the police are required to respect the
procedure of making an arrest.The advancement in technology
has ease the process of identifying the suspect.The rights of the
suspect are vital and should be maintained during an arrest.The
use of excessive force is prohibited unless the circumstances
warrant it.All people are required to understand their right so as
to reduce the high cases which occur during an arrest.
References Hess, K. M., Orthmann, C. H., & Cho, H. L.
(2016). Criminal investigation. Cengage Learning.

7. POINTS
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CONTENT
Content is accurate and information is presented in a logical
order
Content is accurate but some information is not presented in a
logical order, but is still generally easy to follow
Content is accurate but information is not presented in a logical
order, making it difficult to follow
Content is questionable and information is not presented in a
logical order making it difficult to follow
Content is inaccurate and information is not presented in a
logical order, making it difficult to follow
SLIDE CREATION
Presentation flows well and logically. Presentation reflects
extensive use of tools in a creative way. Correct number of
slides
Presentation flows well. Tools used correctly. Correct number
of slides. Overall presentation is interesting
Presentation flows well. Some tools used to show acceptable
understanding. Correct number of slides.
Presentation is unorganized. Tools are not used in a relevant
manner. Lacking in number of slides
Presentation has no flow. No tools used. Insufficient number of
slides
SLIDE TRANSITIONS
Transitions are smooth and interesting. Transitions enhance the
presentation
Smooth transitions are used on most slides
Smooth transitions are used on some slides
Very few transitions are used and/or they distract from the
presentation

8. No transitions used
PICTURES, CLIP ART, BACKGROUND AND TECHNOLOGY
Images are appropriate. Layout of images is pleasing to the sys
Images are appropriate. Layout is cluttered
Most images are appropriate
Images are inappropriate
No images
MECHANICS
No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Text is in authors own
words
Few spelling errors. Few grammar errors. Text is in authors own
words
Some spelling errors. Some grammar errors. Text is in authors’
own words
Some spell errors. Some grammar errors. Most of text in authors
own words
Many spelling errors and/or text is copies
1. Society and Self (Power Point Presentation)
1. Each member will prepare at least 10 slides for their
presentation
1. Each slide should have a minimum of 3 references
1. The 11th, 12th, and 13th, and any additional slides necessary
will contain all the references used for your power point
presentation.
1. Refer to the rubric for grading criteria
1. Textbook is Introduction to Criminal Justice, 15th Edition,
2014, 2012 Larry J Siegal, Cengage Publishing.
1. Choose from chapters 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8