Bachelor Capstone in Criminal Justice

Welcome to Your Final Seminar! For many of you this will be the last Seminar that you attend before graduation, I want to commend each of you on your achievements and wish you the best of luck. I truly hope you have enjoyed your time here at Kaplan University and in this class.

Unit 8: Emerging Technology To be successful in Unit 8, you should: Complete the Short Paper: Emerging Technologies Participate in the Discussion Take a Break What should you get from this unit? By the end of unit 8 you should understand the impact of emerging technologies on the investigation of crime, as a tool for criminal enterprise, and on the operations of criminal justice agencies.

Unit 8: Short Paper With the advent of various technological advancements, law enforcement efforts in the investigation and prosecution of crime have been met with positive results. However, with every advantage comes a disadvantage, as criminals have also benefited from these technologies and use same during the commission of their crimes or as a tool for their crimes (this is evidenced in computer related offenses and the misuse of the Internet).

Unit 8: Short Paper In a three page paper address the following: Summarize the advantages of computers and the use of computer technology in investigations Summarize the disadvantages to law enforcement with respect to the advancement of computers Research a case where the computer was used to aid in the commission of a crime Research a case where the use of the computer was beneficial to the prosecution Write a concluding paragraph that addresses your subjective opinion as to whether these technologies are a benefit or a hindrance to law enforcement.

So, Let’s Talk About Technology What technology have you decided to discuss in your papers? Is the technology good or bad for law enforcement? What are some of the advantages/disadvantages? Is the technology good or bad for the criminals? Will the technology you have decided to discuss help a criminal commit crimes, or will it ultimately lead to their arrest and prosecution? Can you provide some examples of technology that has changed/advanced in the last 20 years (for instance typewriters have been replaced by computers)?

Unit 8 Conclusion Are there any questions regarding this unit? Does anyone have any information, suggestions, tips, etc that would be beneficial to your classmates?

Unit 9: Transnational Crime To be successful in Unit 9 you should: Complete the PowerPoint project: Transnational Crime Participate in the discussion Visit Take a Break What should you get from this unit? By the end of Unit 9 you should recognize and evaluate transnational criminal enterprises and analyze the role of culture in criminal behavior and justice systems.

Transnational Crime So, what is transnational crime? According to Schmalleger (2007) a simple definition for the term transnational crime is the “unlawful activity undertaken and supported by organized criminal groups operating across national boundaries” (p. 736). What are some examples of these groups that you can think of? What are some of the crimes that they are committing?

Groups Involved in Transnational Crime Some examples of organized criminal enterprise groups include, but are not limited to: Mafia (traditional, Russian, Japanese, etc). Outlaw Biker Gangs Terrorist Organizations Cyber Criminals Narco-Terrorists

Examples of Transnational Crimes The following is a short list of crimes that are committed across borders : Narcotics trafficking Human trafficking, people smuggling Prostitution/Sex slavery Arms trafficking Terrorism Cyber Crimes

Unit 9 PowerPoint Project Compare and contrast two separate cultures and ethnicities that harbor ill-will toward the United States. In a PowerPoint slide presentation, please compare both of your selections and be sure to discuss the role that socialization and religion play in shaping the beliefs of these cultures. Be prepared to provide why these beliefs are formed, how culture and religion shaped these beliefs and why these cultures are militant in their beliefs toward the United States.

Unit 9 PowerPoint Project Who, right now, harbors ill-will towards the United States? Can you provide some examples? Why does this bad blood exist? What are some of the underlying causes for their hatred of the United States? If religion is a factor in your choice, what role does it play? It is feasible that many students will focus on the Middle East for this assignment. Can you think of any other regions of the world or any other countries outside the middle east that may want to cause harm to the United States?

Unit 10: Capstone Review This unit will conclude CJ499: Bachelor Capstone in Criminal Justice. During this week I would like you to reflect on what you have learned over the previous nine weeks in the class and over the previous few years that you have attended class here at Kaplan. I want you to think about how everything you have learned has come together in this class. By the end of this week I want you to be able to explain how your work in this course relates to the Bachelors Program Outcomes and your own professional development.

Unit 10: Capstone Review To be successful in this unit you should participate in the reflective discussion. You will write a brief essay that addresses the following questions: 1. What prior knowledge did you bring to this class? 2. What were the most important new ideas you encountered and how did they change your understanding of criminology? 3. Do you feel you have met the outcomes in your work on this course? Is there any outcome with which you feel you still need support or assistance?

Unit 10: Capstone Review 4. What have you learned from your discussions and collaborations with your fellow students? 5. In what specific ways can you use the knowledge you’ve gained in this course in your chosen profession? What are your strengths and opportunities for growth in this area? 6. What questions or concerns do you have about what you have studied? 7. What areas of the subject would you like to continue to explore, and why?

Conclusion To conclude, I want to commend each of you on the hard work you have put into this course. I have enjoyed working with all of you. I have had the opportunity to learn from you and I hope you are walking away from this course with some new knowledge that you did not have a few short weeks ago. For those of you that will be graduating shortly, remember no one can ever take this achievement away from you. You have reached a milestone in your life and have done something that not everyone can do. You should be very proud of yourselves.

Conclusion For those of you that are planning to go on to graduate school, take what you have learned here at Kaplan and utilize it to the best of your abilities. You will, undoubtedly, have a strong foundation to build on. For those of you working in the criminal justice system now, thank you for your service. Please, stay safe and make sure you make it home to your family every night. For those of you thinking about a career in the criminal justice system, I wish you all the best. For everyone, take what you have learned in your studies to make the criminal justice system better. The system will need educated and motivated people over the next few years to ensure that we maintain the best system of justice in the world.

Conclusion Finally, take a few minutes to thank everyone that has helped you to get here. Let your family and friends know how appreciative you have been of their support. We have to remember that the sacrifices we make in the pursuit of higher education are not ours alone. Good luck in everything you do from this point!