In your position as chief investigator for your department, you have been asked by the director of the police academy to draft an informative document to new police cadets at the academy regarding the importance of the exclusionary rule in the investigati
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In your position as chief investigator for your department, you have been asked by the director of the police academy to draft an informative document to new police cadets at the academy regarding the importance of the exclusionary rule in the investigative process. You recognize this as a great opportunity to discuss this important matter with these future officers. You also want to make sure that you do not get so technical with your explanation in your document that the cadets feel like they are in a fourth-year law class at a university. You have decided that you will develop an essay of 750–1,000 words in which you discuss the specific issues listed below.
- Address the following in 2-3 pages:
- List and define the 3 exceptions to the exclusionary rule.
- Why did the Supreme Court create the exclusionary rule?
- Explain briefly why the exclusionary rule cannot be found in the U.S. Constitution.
- Discuss how the exclusionary rule can cause the loss of an otherwise good case in court.
- What is the impact of the exclusionary rule on police practice in criminal investigations?
- Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
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Outline: Exclusionary
Introduction
One of the legal rules that are based on the constitution in the United States is the
exclusionary rule. According to this rule, any evidence that is collected and evaluated through
illegal means should not be used in a court of law (Hsieh, 2016).
Impact of the exclusionary rule on police practice
The impact of the exclusionary rule on police practice in criminal investigations is that the
police will observe the law when carrying out their investigation (Maclin, 2012).
Conclusion
It is important for every police officer to be conversant with the exclusionary rule. This is
because it will help them do what is required during the process of collecting evidence.
References
Hsieh, K. H. (2016). The Exclusionary Rule of Evidence: Comparative Analysis and
Proposals for Reform. Routledge.
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Running Head: EXCLUSIONARY RULE
Exclusionary Rule
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EXCLUSIONARY RULE
Introduction
One of the legal rules that are based on the constitution in the United States is the
exclusionary rule. According to this rule, any evidence that is collected and evaluated through
illegal means should not be used in a court of law (Hsieh, 2016). Basically, the exclusionary
rule means that evidence obtained illegally ca...
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