Police Department Consent Decree/Agreement
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper. Resources should be summarized or paraphrased with appropriate in-text and Resource page citations. Final Project: Case Study: Police Department Consent Decree/Agreement Case Study: Police Department Consent Decree/Agreement You are assigned to the Research and Development Unit of the Virtual Police Department. The Unit Director asked you to prepare a presentation for the Chief on U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) consent decrees and agreements. It seems one of the Chief's close professional colleagues is now subject to such an agreement. The Chief wants to be sure he has done everything possible to avoid finding the Virtual Police Department in a similar predicament. The format of the presentation is quite simple. Using a selected city that is currently under (or recently been under) a DOJ consent decree/agreement as reference, provide the Chief with direction on how to avoid being subject to DOJ oversight. Review the document, "Addressing Police Misconduct Laws Enforced by the Department of Justice Link : /content/enforced/145914-001420-01-2165-OL1-6380/Police Misconduct Laws Enforced by DOJ.docx or the same document using an alternate link https://www.justice.gov/crt/addressing-police-misc... Select the following as your subject case study police department: The Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) Bureau of Police https://www.justice.gov/crt/united-states-district... Research: Starting with the link provided, continue your research on the basis for and actions attentive to the subject consent decree/agreement, Review all of the pertinent documents, articles, websites, etc. until you feel you have a thorough understanding sufficient to respond to the Assignment questions. Assignment Briefly describe the situation(s) and/or event(s) that led up to DOJ oversight in the form of a consent decree/agreement (no more than 20% of the paper) Briefly outline the provisions of the consent decree/agreement. What actions is the department required to take? What changes is the department required to make?(no more than 20% of the paper) Connect the provisions of the consent decree/agreement to the initiating causes. Describe in detail what the Virtual Police Department needs to do in order to avoid following in the footsteps of the subject police department or otherwise find itself subject to DOJ oversight in he form of a consent decree/agreement (no less than 40% of the paper) Formatting requirements: Your report should include: a cover page with your name, project title, course, and date submitted an introductory section that explains the purpose of the paper the body of the paper, which addresses four (4) elements outlined in Assignments a minimum of seven (7) maximum of 10 FULL narrative pages, not including cover page and references page and submit to the assignments folder. The composition may be a combination of outline and narrative with outline statements separated by no more than double spacing, 12 pt. font, and 1 inch margins. A minimum of three (3) outside sources not directly connected to the consent decree/agreement of the selected subject police department Resources, including course materials, must be cited both in the narrative and on a separate Resources page, using APA citation rules. Each item listed on the Resources page must also be cited at least once in the narrative to show where in the narrative the item was applied. CriteriaEquivalent to an AEquivalent to a BEquivalent to a CEquivalent to a D or FOverall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points20 pointsThe paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives. Points available: 18-2017.9 pointsPaper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc. Points available: 16-17.915.9 pointsIn general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.Points available: 14-15.913.9 pointsThe overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.Points available D: 12 -13.9Points available F: 11.9Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points20 pointsAnalysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 18-2017.9 pointsPaper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 16-17.915.9 pointsThe analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project Description Points available: 14-15.913.9 pointsThe analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project DescriptionPoints available D: 12-13.9Points available F: 0-11.9Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points10 pointsAssignment is formatted exactly as required.Points available: 9-108.9 pointsAssignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.Points available: 8-8.97.9 pointsAssignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).Points available: 7-7.96.9 pointsAssignment is missing major elements, Points available D:6 - 6.9Points available F: 0-5.9Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points10 pointsExcellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts. Terminology is correct in all uses.Points available: 9-108.9 pointsClear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.Most terminology references are correctly applied.Points available: 8-8.97.9 pointsApplication of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the projectPoints available: 7-7.96.9 pointsTheory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the projectPoints available D: 6-6.9Points available F: 0-5.9Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points10 pointsOrganization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow. Points available: 9-108.9 pointsOrganization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content. Points available: 8-8.97.9 pointsOrganization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content.Points available: 7-7.96.9 pointsOrganization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader. Points available D: 6-6.9Points available F: 0-5.9Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points15 pointsAssignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect. Points available 13.5-1513.4 pointsAssignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed. Points available: 12-13.411.9 pointsAssignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident. Points available: 10.5-11.910.4 pointsAssignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly. Points available D: 9 - 10.4Points available F: 0-8.9General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points15 pointsNo or minor English and grammar usage errors. Points available 13.5-1513.4 pointsA few minor/ inconsequentialmistakes in English and grammar. Points available 12-13.411.9 pointsSome, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar. Points available: 10.5-11.910.4 pointsMany mistakes evident in English/grammar usage. Points available D: 9 - 10.4Points available F: 0-8.9Overall ScoreEquivalent to an A90 or moreEquivalent to an B80 or moreEquivalent to an C70 or moreEquivalent to a D or an F0 or more