Violence in schools has spread widely throughout the nation, leading to many problems among students, families, and residents of these areas. However, there are many ways we can stop or prevent future violence in schools. Having security in schools is a great possibility that would help reduce pro...

1. Introduction The computer and the Internet have become important tools used in the lives of many all around the world. Traditionally the computer and the Internet are used as an information tool, although it is beginning to be used for unlawful activities, such as a way to distribute child por...

1. Introduction The computer and the Internet have become important tools used in the lives of many all around the world. Traditionally the computer and the Internet are used as an information tool, although it is beginning to be used for unlawful activities, such as a way to distribute child pornog...

One concern in Long Beach is the security at the Port of Long Beach. Since \"9/11,\" there have been many security concerns all over the nation. With the Port of Long Beach being the second busiest container seaport in the United States, after only Los Angeles, security is a big concern. In seeing ...

My major is criminal justice and it is a major that will have a significant impact on my future career goal to work as a detective in homeland security. I have always had an interest in law enforcement and following the events of 9-11 that interest not only sharpened it focused itself on investigati...

Yes, all Michigan high schools should require metal detectors. This is because metal detectors create a safe and secure environment. Metal detectors make an environment safe and secure by catching people that are trying to bring weapons in the school, and also by discouraging them from thinking...

Crime in America Every year half a million college students are targets of bias-driven slurs or physical assaults. Every day at least one hate crime occurs on a college campus. Every minute a college student somewhere sees or hears racist, sexist, homophobic or otherwise biased words or im...

Nick BrownEnglish 1003/5/01Word count: 1,186In an Age of ViolenceSchool shootings in Moses Lake, Washington; West Paducah, Kentucky; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Littleton, Colorado spark some serious questions throughout the US today. Schools beefing up security all over the country strive to protect ...

There is no federal juvenile justice system in America but rather separate systems for each state. The system in New York State is both typical in many of its facets and unique to New York in certain respects. The system is seen as overburdened and as facing new levels of violence in the streets so...

We live in a large ordered society with millions of people. Privacy is essential for quality of life, but the security and order of society requires certain degree of government monitoring.So how much privacy we should give up to ensure our safety and being part of the society? Where do we draw the ...

Sir Robert Peel is probably the most influential name associated with modern day policing. In the year of 1829, he formed the first modern metropolitan police department. And the "Peelers," or "Bobbies," set precedent for what our police of today model themselves after. Up...

Gang affiliation has been an ongoing insure though out the entire world as far back as the world remembers. The Federal Bureau of Prisons states that, "Some suggest they first emerged following the Mexican migration to the Southwest after the Mexican Revolution in 1813. Gangs appear to have s...

On May 16, 1855, a train owned by the South Eastern Railway, traveling from London to Folkestone, the perfect crime took place. A group of four men succeeded in robbing the train of £12,000 of gold, weighing two hundred pounds, while it was being transported from London, England to Boulogne, ...

The current treat of terrorism and other dangers to our country is a big concern. September 11 was a big wakeup call to our country as far as security reasons are concern. To me, I feel there had to be a big misunderstanding between our security officials and the president. The threats against our...

For The Death Penalty For the victim's families, and Oklahoma City, and many Americans alike wanted to see the perpetrator of the Oklahoma City bombings have the same fate that Mr. Timothy McVeigh executed on the month of May in year 1995. This man was sentenced to death after being inc...

Security Threat Groups One of the major problems of corrections today is the security threat group or more commonly known as the “prison gang”. A security threat group (S.T.G.) can be defined as any group of offenders who pose a treat to the security and physical safety of the institu...

Security Threat Groups One of the major problems of corrections today is the security threat group or more commonly known as the "prison gang". A security threat group (S.T.G.) can be defined as any group of offenders who pose a treat to the security and physical safety of the instituti...

In today\'s modern society, the internet is a very educational and productive tool in order to become knowledgeable and stay well connected. Without technology, some individuals cannot function throughout their day. Many people use it for business purposes while others use technology in order to com...

Operation Identification Many individual factors are important in fighting crime from a preventative standpoint. One of these factors is property identification programs. An example of a property identification program is Operation Identification. Operation Identification is a nationally reco...

Do you know how to remain safe on campus? There has been a rise in campus crime over the years due the increased dorm population, according to Maj. Susan Norred, assistant director of safety and security for the University Police Department. Norred, a police officer for approximately 17 ye...

Violence in Schools A large number of Australian schools have been taking actions to prevent violence in schools. In the last ten years in American schools there has been an increase in school shootings, where students have opened fire on their own classmates. Is Australia headed down the same p...

We have all heard about bank robbers, car thieves, house thieves, and shoplifters. These are very common thieves, and we see them on television almost everyday. One kind of thief that we almost never hear about is the identity thief. We never hear about them on television, so we do not thi...

Juvenile delinquency has been a growing problem in America today. There are many theories of why juvenile delinquency occurs. One large factor is that juvenile delinquency could be connected with divorce. A divorce within the family could have a long lasting negative effect on the child. In many ...

Although it is an issue that I find myself torn on, if I have to support one position, I would have to say that ultimately I do not agree with capital punishment. There have been instances where I have supported the decision of the death penalty in relation to certain cases. I have learned of some h...

The Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention HomeThe Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home was established to provide safe, secure custody for juveniles being charged with a crime, or are awaiting court action. The majority of children are held pending court disposition or transfer to another jurisd...