Discussion question 10 &11

Week 10 Discussion: Crime Mapping and Geographic Profiling
Please see attachment for Crime mapping media piece(transcript is provided)
  Crime maps display data on offenses, including the type of crime, and the locations and times the offenses occurred. One application of crime mapping is geographic profiling, a technique that uses crime maps to identify geographic areas where serial offenders are likely to reside or frequent. Suspects may be “prioritized” depending on how close they live to a high-crime area. Geographic profiling has had varying degrees of success. As with all areas of criminal profiling, there are questions about accuracy, usefulness, and biases inherent in geographic profiling. Critics say that geographic factors should be combined with a number of other contributing situational and behavioral factors beyond simply using a suspect’s location on a map.

For this Discussion, review the media piece “Crime Mapping.” Consider whether or not the interrogation of the woman in the media piece was justified based on the information presented from the crime mapping.

Post by Day 4 of Week 10

Your position on whether or not the interrogation of the woman in the media piece was justified based on the information presented from the crime mapping. Justify your response with references to the literature and Learning Resources.

Week 11 Discussion: Cybercrime Legislation
A gap exists between current trends in cybercrime and the government’s response via legislation and regulations. In the face of jurisdictional issues, constitutional issues, and a complex maze of federal and local statutes, it is difficult to identify a cohesive and efficient legal response to the ever-evolving nature of computer-related crimes. Rapidly advancing technology and its use in criminal behavior makes it difficult for legislation to keep pace in efforts to prevent and address cybercrime. There is a pressing need to implement strategies to better prepare for emerging trends in crime and to coordinate with a variety of business, social, and educational institutions; all levels of government; and other nations around the world.

For this Discussion, consider the ramifications of legislation being unable to keep pace with emerging uses of technology for criminal behavior.

Post by Day 4 of Week 11
A description of two possible ramifications of legislation being unable to keep pace with emerging uses of technology for criminal behavior. Then provide possible ways to address each ramification. Finally, explain any impacts on society of legislation being unable to keep pace with emerging uses of technology for criminal behavior.