Discuss how the media react to crime in our society and its effects.

Discuss public reaction to media coverage.

Discuss guidelines for the media in reference to crime coverage.

Identify challenges for the police posed by special populations.

Discuss characteristics of the young in terms of change.

Discuss the relationship between the police and women in American society.

Discuss the police personality.

Discuss the use of police discretion.

Discuss how the media react to crime in our society and its effects.

Define:

1. Search
2. Seizure
3. Probable cause

What is the standard for stopping a suspect for brief questioning when there are no grounds for an arrest? Explain.

Explain the extent of the search permitted at booking.

Please read the Feature Case: Drew Peterson. Review the case on page 241 of the text and give your opinion to the class.

Please read the Feature Case: Search of Lois Goodman's Home. Review the case on page 311 of the text and give your opinion to the class.