This document is a capstone project for a Criminology & Forensic Technology program. It summarizes the student's knowledge gained throughout the 21-month program. The project consists of a power point presentation covering various areas of criminology studied, including the criminal justice system, policing models, leadership theories, and proposals for a training conference and drug task force office security. The purpose is to demonstrate the student's understanding of the field of criminology and acquisition of knowledge.

1. Criminology & Forensic Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Capstone Project
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2. The purpose of this project is to provide a
demonstrable understanding of the criminal
justice system. Additionally, it is intended to
provide you with robust look at and focus look at
and focus your attention on a selected area of
the criminal justice system.
The Capstone Project consists of a culmination of
knowledge accumulated throughout the
duration of the 21 month curriculum which is
summarized in this power point presentation
Collectively it is designed to allow you to reflect
upon every area of criminology that you have
been introduced to in the hope of acquiring
great knowledge in your field of study.
INTRODUCTION
Criminology & Forensic
Technology Capstone Project
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3. • Harvey Hedden, Executive Director
• educators, trainers, supervisors, managers, law enforcement
officers, and criminal justice professionals
• reducing law enforcement risk through the enhancement of
effective training
• annual training conferences
• Topic of Choice: Developing and Managing Use of Force
International Law Enforcement
Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA)
Training & Professional Association
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4. Objective – To give the law enforcement officer a clearly defined
objective to manage the use of force
– outline procedures and techniques that help them to make more
informed, effective decisions
– act as a resource to help criminal justice professionals improve when
handling situations that require the use of force
– serve as a symbol for continued compliance in professionalism and
behavioural modification
Training & Professional Association
Training Proposal- Developing and
Managing Use of Force
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5. • Cesare Beccaria - principles are predicated on what is called his
“body of thought”
– All humans possess free will
– Actions are viewed as according to our own rationale
– We must be deeply concerned with our personal satisfaction
– Actions are predictable and controllable
– Classroom Policies
• Jeremy Bentham - theoretical basis stems from his views of utilitarianism
– states that men are controlled by the two sovereign motives pain and
pleasure (Duignan 2014)Parent Conferences
– two motives contributes to man experiencing a myriad of emotions that
affects his decision-making process resulting in evil intent
Theories: The Roles They Play in
Criminology
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6. • The Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment
– designed to measure the effectiveness of preventive police patrol on
crime in the community
– Reactive, proactive, and control
• Problem Oriented Policing
– standard model of policing” (Weisburd & Eck, 2004)- a reactive approach
– Drawing on community resources
• S.A.R.A. (Scan, Analyze, Response and Assessment)
– My personal choice – key elements in issue resolution
Policing Models
Best Practices
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7. • Computer Policy
– Specific guidelines on the use of proprietary equipment
– Electronic Communications Act of 1986 - DOJ
– The privacy Act of 1974
• Employee & Criminal Investigative Policies
• Employee Investigations
– Investigate immediately
– Collect rules, company practices,
– Following state & federal law(EEOC, NLRA, OSHA, HIPAA)
– Disciplinary action
Model Policies
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8. • Internal Criminal Investigation
– Notification to the officer
– Administrative (no criminal elements) or Criminal
– Miranda Rights?
– Administrative action required?
– Garrity Warning applies?
– Officer bill of rights
– I.A. (Internal Affairs) involvement
Model Policies…continued
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9. • Transactional (managerial leadership) Leadership
– supervision, organization, and group performance
• Transformational
– Stimulate
– Inspire
– Empower
• Servant
– Support
– Back up
– Equality
– “leading with love”
Leadership
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10. Evidence Response Vehicle
• Budget: $100,000
– Constraints on costs
– keeping within budget
– Finding quality equipment
• Vehicle
– Choosing the right type (van,
SUV, truck)
– Quality of construction (proven
record of performance &
reliability)
– Capacity to house equipment
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11. • Security Coverage Points
– Parking
– Building perimeter
– Interior
• Security Detail
– Exterior
– Interior
• Equipment
– Cameras
– Computer & DVR system
• Network Monitoring
– Local law enforcement agency
Security
Drug Task Force Office
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12. Sherry, K. (2015). AboutEducation.com Retrieved from
http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/f/transactionalleader
ship.htm and
http://psychology.about.com/od/leadership/a/transformational.ht
m
Servant Leadership. AMA. Retrieved from
http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Servant-
Leadership.aspx?gclid=COKorIivlMQCFYdgfgodsx8AzA
References
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13. Q&A
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Lessons Learned
The important thing I’ve learned in
completing this project as an ITT student
is how to collectively process my
thoughts to create a quality product
from the knowledge I have acquired,
using critical thinking skills that you can
only get with a quality education.

14. Criminology & Forensic Technology
ITT Technical Institute
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