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Questions:
1. What are some of the advantages to having a police department that is diverse and reflects the demographics of the community?
2. What have been and continue to be the issues facing women in law enforcement? Contrast these issues with the debate of women in combat positions in the military. Identify technologies, public opinions that societal changes that have led to the increase in women in the role.
3. What is a "police gratuity" and describe your position on whether these type of benefits should be allowed.
4. Suppose you learned that a community based corrections facility was located in your neighborhood. In the facility, 12-15 parolees lived, on a rotational basis until they could be placed into more permanent locations within the community. How would you feel? Do you think the Department of Corrections should warn people about such facilities? What steps should be considered when establishing a community based corrections facility?
5. Name and describe five technologies that have helped the Department of Corrections keep track of subjects on parole.
6. What obligation does the State or Department of Corrections have in reintegrating parolees into the community? What are the pros and cons of such efforts?
7. Research on the Internet a "rehabilitation program". Describe the center and its basic function. Who might benefit from this program? Would it work for all persons? What are its limits? Do you think a judge would be persuaded during sentencing if someone were to attend the center?
8. How fair are the programs mentioned above? Does it seem that people who have money and can afford to participate in programs like the one you found have an advantage over someone who was poor? How so?
9. Contrast the difference between someone who is addicted to heroin verses someone who is addicted to pornography or stealing? Is there a difference? How would a rehabilitation program differ for the two addictions?