CRJ 310 Week 10 Assignment Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Points: 200 Assignment 4: Special Problems and Challenges and the Future of Policing In America Criteria Unacceptable Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D Fair 70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100% A 1. Identify and describe the major functions of the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Of the three agencies, provide a rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement. Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely identified and described the major functions of the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Did not submit or incompletely provided a rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement. Insufficiently identified and described the major functions of the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Insufficiently provided a rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement. Partially identified and described the major functions of the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Partially provided a rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement. Satisfactorily identified and described the major functions of the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Satisfactorily provided a rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement. Thoroughly identified and described the major functions of the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Thoroughly provided a rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement. 2. Explain the purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Identify and discuss the various weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely explained the purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Did not submit or incompletely identified and discussed the various weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Insufficiently explained the purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Insufficiently identified and discussed the various weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Partially explained the purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Partially identified and discussed the various weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Satisfactorily explained the purposes of the Un.

1. CRJ 310 Week 10 Assignment
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
using the following rubric.
Points: 200
Assignment 4: Special Problems and Challenges and the Future
of Policing In America
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Identify and describe the major functions of the three
agencies of the Department of Homeland Security. Of the three
agencies, provide a rationale for which agency you feel has the
greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely identified and described the
major functions of the three agencies of the Department of
Homeland Security. Did not submit or incompletely provided a
rationale for which agency you feel has the greatest
responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement.
Insufficiently identified and described the major functions of
the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security.
Insufficiently provided a rationale for which agency you feel
has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law
enforcement.
Partially identified and described the major functions of the

2. three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security.
Partially provided a rationale for which agency you feel has the
greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law enforcement.
Satisfactorily identified and described the major functions of
the three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security.
Satisfactorily provided a rationale for which agency you feel
has the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law
enforcement.
Thoroughly identified and described the major functions of the
three agencies of the Department of Homeland Security.
Thoroughly provided a rationale for which agency you feel has
the greatest responsibility as it relates to federal law
enforcement.
2. Explain the purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)
and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Identify
and discuss the various weaknesses related to the accuracy of
the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely explained the purposes of the
Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Crime
Information Center (NCIC). Did not submit or incompletely
identified and discussed the various weaknesses related to the
accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).
Insufficiently explained the purposes of the Uniform Crime
Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC). Insufficiently identified and discussed the various
weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report
(UCR).
Partially explained the purposes of the Uniform Crime Reports
(UCR) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
Partially identified and discussed the various weaknesses
related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).
Satisfactorily explained the purposes of the Uniform Crime
Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC). Satisfactorily identified and discussed the various
weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report

3. (UCR).
Thoroughly explained the purposes of the Uniform Crime
Reports (UCR) and the National Crime Information Center
(NCIC). Thoroughly identified and discussed the various
weaknesses related to the accuracy of the Uniform Crime Report
(UCR).
3. Describe the major roles of police executives using the
Mintzberg model of chief executive officers. Of the executive
roles described in the model, provide a rationale for which role
you feel is the most important for a chief executive officer's
success.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely described the major roles of
police executives using the Mintzberg model of chief executive
officers. Did not submit or incompletely provided a rationale
for which role you feel is the most important for a chief
executive officer's success.
Insufficiently described the major roles of police executives
using the Mintzberg model of chief executive officers.
Insufficiently provided a rationale for which role you feel is the
most important for a chief executive officer's success.
Partially described the major roles of police executives using
the Mintzberg model of chief executive officers. Partially
provided a rationale for which role you feel is the most
important for a chief executive officer's success.
Satisfactorily described the major roles of police executives
using the Mintzberg model of chief executive officers.
Satisfactorily provided a rationale for which role you feel is the
most important for a chief executive officer's success.
Thoroughly described the major roles of police executives using
the Mintzberg model of chief executive officers.
Thoroughly provided a rationale for which role you feel is the
most important for a chief executive officer's success.
4. Examine two (2) legislative enactments that are in place to
help combat terrorism. Provide your opinion on the
effectiveness of these enactments with regard to combatting

4. terrorism.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely examined two (2) legislative
enactments that are in place to help combat terrorism. Did not
submit or incompletely provided your opinion on the
effectiveness of these enactments with regard to combatting
terrorism.
Insufficiently examined two (2) legislative enactments that are
in place to help combat terrorism. Insufficiently provided your
opinion on the effectiveness of these enactments with regard to
combatting terrorism.
Partially examined two (2) legislative enactments that are in
place to help combat terrorism. Partially provided your opinion
on the effectiveness of these enactments with regard to
combatting terrorism.
Satisfactorily examined two (2) legislative enactments that are
in place to help combat terrorism. Satisfactorily provided your
opinion on the effectiveness of these enactments with regard to
combatting terrorism.
Thoroughly examined two (2) legislative enactments that are in
place to help combat terrorism. Thoroughly provided your
opinion on the effectiveness of these enactments with regard to
combatting terrorism.
5. Analyze the problems related to determining the actual
numbers of hate crimes and what makes hate crimes different
from other crimes.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely analyzed the problems related to
determining the actual numbers of hate crimes and what makes
hate crimes different from other crimes.
Insufficiently analyzed the problems related to determining the
actual numbers of hate crimes and what makes hate crimes
different from other crimes.
Partially analyzed the problems related to determining the
actual numbers of hate crimes and what makes hate crimes
different from other crimes.

5. Satisfactorily analyzed the problems related to determining the
actual numbers of hate crimes and what makes hate crimes
different from other crimes.
Thoroughly analyzed the problems related to determining the
actual numbers of hate crimes and what makes hate crimes
different from other crimes.
6. Cite 4 References.
Weight: 5%
No references provided.
Does not meet the required number of references; all references
poor-quality choices.
Does not meet the required number of references; some
references poor-quality choices.
Meets required number of references; all references high-quality
choices.
Exceeds required number of references; all references high-
quality choices.
7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
More than 8 errors present.
7-8 errors present.
5-6 errors present.
3-4 errors present.
0-2 errors present.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills,
using the following rubric.
Points: 200
Assignment 2: Revisions of Foundations of the Development
and Functions of Police
Criteria
Unacceptable

6. Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the three
eras of policing: political era, reform era, and community era.
Provide real-world examples to illustrate the differences
between each.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely compared and contrasted the
major characteristics of the political, reform, and community
eras of policing.
Insufficiently compared and contrasted the major characteristics
of the political, reform, and community eras of policing.
Partially compared and contrasted the major characteristics of
the political, reform, and community eras of policing.
Satisfactorily compared and contrasted the major characteristics
of the political, reform, and community eras of policing.
Thoroughly compared and contrasted the major characteristics
of the political, reform, and community eras of policing.
2. Identify the skills and training that are imparted to police
trainees during their academy training that you believe are most
essential to future success in law enforcement. Explain your
rationale.
Weight: 20%
Did not submit or incompletely identified the skills and training
that are imparted to police trainees during their academy
training that you believe are most essential to future success in
law enforcement and did not submit or incompletley explained
your rationale.
Insufficiently identified the skills and training that are imparted

7. to police trainees during their academy training that you believe
are most essential to future success in law enforcement.
Insufficiently explained your rationale.
Partially identified the skills and training that are imparted to
police trainees during their academy training that you believe
are most essential to future success in law enforcement.
Partially explained your rationale.
Satisfactorily identified the skills and training that are imparted
to police trainees during their academy training that you believe
are most essential to future success in law enforcement.
Satisfactorily explained your rationale.
Thoroughly identified the skills and training that are imparted
to police trainees during their academy training that you believe
are most essential to future success in law enforcement.
Thoroughly explained your rationale.
3. Examine the principles of community policing and its
importance in law enforcement. Explain how it differs from
traditional policing. Provide real-world scenarios to illustrate
these differences.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely examined the principles of
community policing and its importance in law enforcement. Did
not submit or incompletely explained how it differs from
traditional policing. Did not submit or incompletely provided
real-world scenarios to illustrate these differences.
Insufficiently examined the principles of community policing
and its importance in law enforcement. Insufficiently explained
how it differs from traditional policing. Insufficiently provided
real-world scenarios to illustrate these differences.
Partially examined the principles of community policing and its
importance in law enforcement. Partially explained how it
differs from traditional policing. Partially provided real-world
scenarios to illustrate these differences.
Satisfactorily examined the principles of community policing
and its importance in law enforcement. Satisfactorily explained
how it differs from traditional policing. Satisfactorily provided

8. real-world scenarios to illustrate these differences.
Thoroughly examined the principles of community policing and
its importance in law enforcement. Thoroughly explained how it
differs from traditional policing. Thoroughly provided real-
world scenarios to illustrate these differences.
4. Examine critically the four stages of the problem-solving
process (SARA) and explain the importance of each stage.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely examined critically the four
stages of the problem-solving process (SARA) and explain the
importance of each stage.
Insufficiently examined critically the four stages of the
problem-solving process (SARA) and explain the importance of
each stage.
Partially examined critically the four stages of the problem-
solving process (SARA) and explain the importance of each
stage.
Satisfactorily examined critically the important elements of
implementation and evaluation phases of community policing
and problem solving.
Thoroughly examined critically the important elements of
implementation and evaluation phases of community policing
and problem solving.
5. Determine the top five qualities that detectives and
undercover officers need to possess and explain how these
qualities relate to real-world applications and future success.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely determined the top five qualities
that detectives and undercover officers need to possess. Did not
submit or incompletely explained how these qualities relate to
real-world applications and future success.
Insufficiently determined the top five qualities that detectives
and undercover officers need to possess. Insufficiently
explained how these qualities relate to real-world applications
and future success.
Partially determined the top five qualities that detectives and

9. undercover officers need to possess. Partially explained how
these qualities relate to real-world applications and future
success.
Satisfactorily determined the top five qualities that detectives
and undercover officers need to possess. Satisfactorily
explained how these qualities relate to real-world applications
and future success.
Thoroughly determined the top five qualities that detectives and
undercover officers need to possess. Thoroughly explained how
these qualities relate to real-world applications and future
success.
6. Cite 4 references.
Weight: 5%
No references provided.
Does not meet the required number of references; all references
poor quality choices.
Does not meet the required number of references; some
references poor quality choices.
Meets number of required references; all references high quality
choices.
Exceeds number of required references; all references high
quality choices.
7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
More than 8 errors present.
7-8 errors present.
5-6 errors present.
3-4 errors present.
0-2 errors present.
· Week 6 Assignment 2 Submission
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Assignment 2: Revisions of Foundations of the Development

10. and Functions of Police
Due Week 6 and worth 200 points
To understand contemporary policing in America, it is essential
to understand the history by looking at the past eras. The police
have day-to-day practices influenced by deeply ingrained
traditions. It's also necessary to comprehend how an officer's
career begins, from the academy to the street. The effective
partnership between the police and the community must also be
understood to better appreciate the development and functions
of police.
Using the feedback you received from your professor from
Assignment 1, revise your 5- to 7-page paper in which you:
1. Compare and contrast the major characteristics of the three
eras of policing: political era, reform era, and community era.
Provide real-world examples to illustrate the differences
between each era.
2. Identify the skills and training that are imparted to police
trainees during their academy training that you believe are most
essential to future success in law enforcement. Explain your
rationale. Consider using real-world events to justify your
rationale.
3. Examine the principles of community policing and its
importance in law enforcement. Explain how it differs from
traditional policing. Provide real-world scenarios to illustrate
these differences.
4. Examine critically the four stages of the problem-solving
process (SARA) and explain the importance of each stage.
5. Determine the top five qualities that detectives and
undercover officers need to possess and explain how these
qualities relate to real-world applications and future success.
6. Use at least four quality references. Note: Wikipedia and
other websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
. Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
should follow the Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). This format

11. is different than other Strayer University course. Please take a
moment to review the SWS documentation for details. Check
with your professor for any additional instructions.
. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
. Trace the development of law enforcement organizations and
police operations in America.
. Illustrate the nature of police work and describe the training
and management of police officers.
. Analyze the development of community-oriented policing and
describe its impact on communities today.
. Describe the nature and purpose of criminal investigation,
including some investigative techniques.
. Use technology and information resources to research issues in
law enforcement operations and management.
. Write clearly and concisely about law enforcement operations
and management using proper writing mechanics.
.
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