You may choose from one of the following topics. Submit your choice for approval in Canvas. You will explore your selected topic using a SPECT/720-Degree analysis (Social, political, economic, cultural, and technological/360-degree analysis of criminal justice internally and 360-degree analysis of criminal justice externally).

• 20th versus the 21st Century Policing.
• Recruitment and Retention
• Underrepresented People in Law Enforcement
• Training and Education
• Militarization of Law Enforcement: Warriors or Guardians
• Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Fusion Centers & Task Forces
• Technology and Cyberspace
• Homelessness and Mental Health
• Officer Wellness: Mindfulness and Employer Health Programs
• Equity, Ethics, and Morality
• Anti-Policing Efforts & Movements
• 21st Century California Legislation's Impact on the Criminal Justice System
• Future of Law Enforcement
  • The police system in the U.S. is very fragmented.
  • Why is there a clear separation of the police and the military in the U.S.?
  • How did the role of federal and local policing agencies change after September 11, 2001?
  • What are the impacts of civil lawsuits on officers beyond the monetary impact?
  • Outline the primary cases that affect stop and frisks.
  • How has research and studies affected the organization and functioning of the police?
  • Show the four main strategic efforts in policing and provide discussion of their impacts on policing.
  • What are some of the criticisms of the paramilitary design of police agencies?
  • Explain how a chain of command is used in police agencies.
  • Discuss the ways in which departments are responding to recruitment challenges.
  • Name and describe different means to recruit qualified, diverse applicants.
• Your paper will the following mandatory sections:
  • Title page
    • Title of paper - bold text
    • Author's name
    • Institutional affiliation
    • Course number and name
    • professor name
    • Assignment due date
    • Author's note is optional
  • Abstract
    • Include list of key words
  • Main Body
    • Introduction
      • You must start with the sub-heading of the Thesis Statement. This section will include only your thesis statement.
      • The second sub-heading will be your Working Theory. Identify your working theory and why you selected this theory to write on your topic.
    • Use additional headings to organize your Topical Paper into logical ideas and arguments.
  • References
• You will have a minimum of five resources. If you are unsure if your sources are not valid, see me.
• You will have no more than two quotes. Quotes can be no longer than two sentences. I want to read your voice in the paper, not that of another author. Paraphrase your sources and cite using APA writing style.
• A factual statement will be accompanied by a citation.
• Use primary sources.

ANALYSIS OF YOUR TOPIC -Main Body

• Introduction, to include a thesis statement and working theory. Keep this section brief.
  • Discuss the issue or problem to be examined, why you selected it, why it is important, and what can be expected from your analysis.
  • What the scholarly objective of the paper is.
• Discussion and Analysis
  • Thisis the heart of your paper.
  • Devote most of your critical thinking to the Discussion and Analysis section.
• Conclusions and/or Recommendations.
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There is no word count for this essay so it should just be straight to the point and if you can please submit the essay as a link google docs so i can view and not answer anything here to avoid copyright issues thank you so much! whoever will help!