Investigative judgment

Reserve Training Coordinator for the Coast Guard Investigative Service The Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) lacks an effective method of managing training opportunities across the service for the reserve force. It would be beneficial to establish a reserve training coordinator at each Resident Agent Office or field office for the purpose of ensuring uniform distribution of training opportunities with the goal of creating greater competency across the service. CGIS has a saying which…

“Any institution faces two basic choices if they hope to spark new ideas. One is to leverage the brains trust within their organization by creating a special event dedicated to new thinking. The other is to look outside themselves to stimulate solutions.” -Simon Mainwaring. These type of notions are alien to the United States Army which in my opinion runs as an institution. Some institutions like the United States Army seldom listen to new and challenging ideas. However, if all…

When I think of the 1980s, I think of a decade that produced exceptional music, entertaining television, and some great films that are still praised and relevant in today’s hard-to-impress society. About 35 years ago, films with short cinematic plots and cutting-edge cinematic effects started to gain popularity in the film industry, because they were easily marketable to a broad audience. Many popular films of the ‘80s were also violent, leading to concerns over which films were appropriate for…

The 1991 science fiction action film, Terminator 2: Judgement Day vastly explores a small rift in time (1995) just years before the world becomes a destructive place where technology has greatly evolved, to the point of exterminating humans, via the form of an AI(artificial intelligence) system called Skynet. However the dark future of Skynet is tied up to the present day via form of time travel, as the AI sends a Terminator back in to the current time set in Terminator 2 (T2) to kill John…

memorandum is a request for consideration for the position of Investigative Services Sergeant. I have been a sworn Pomona Police Officer since March 2000. Throughout my career I have worked and supervised patrol squads and specialized units. I am available to be on call and work long hours if need be. 2. RESPONSE TO REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • My last 2 evaluations have been exceeds standards or higher. • I have shown a history of good judgment and professionalism throughout my career. • I have…

Criminal Profiling Criminal profiling is generally considered as an investigative technique and forensic science method that is carried out after the occurrence of a crime. This technique is basically described as the use of forensic science principles and other law enforcement strategies to make judgments about a person’s involvement in a crime depending on various overt and subtle factors. The technique has constantly been used in different aspects of the criminal justice system such as…

The situation of police officer Jones shooting has raised disturbing questions about his situational judgment with the investigative process, the total use of force, in additional the searching of the suspect. The questions arise when if ever, police officers are justified in using deadly force in an investigated stop. Officers Jones use of unjustified deadly/lethal force may simply symbolize unjustifiable violence. How does the constitution requirement apply to when a police officer is or…

Investigative Psychology is a term coined by David Canter in 1980s (Bartol & Bartol, 2011). David Canter is the director of Center for Investigative Psychology in Liverpool that emphasize on the applied psychological research and principles on the investigations of criminal’s behavior (Bartol & Bartol, 2011). Investigative psychology strives to answer three basic questions that are critical in criminal investigations (Canter & Allison, 2000 as cited in Bartol & Bartol, 2011): What are the most…

The format of the dialogue is conventional as it is investigative. However, the form and type of questioning used is unconventional. Judge Duffy begins by asking Bly her name. Bly responds, “Nellie Brown. I have lost my trunks, and would like if you could find them.” The judge responds, “When did you come to…

criminal investigations. Some of the issues that have been highlighted are flawed police investigations, which has led to miscarriages of justice (Rossmo, 2009). In these contexts, police detectives are the persons responsible for performing the investigative role. They solve crimes by investigating and collecting evidence. Ultimately, the outcome of an investigation is predisposed…