Question 1

Your text discusses the homicide case of Christa Washington, a writer in Truro, Massachusetts.After her murder, police in Truro requested DNA samples from everyone living in the area.This technique was criticized publicly by experts in the field, who claimed that the collection of this many samples was inefficient and would not increase the likelihood of finding the killer.Using your knowledge of the U.S.Constitution, does this practice violate the presumption of innocence?

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Question 2

Your text discusses the advances in technology that help police to solve crimes.What implications does this new technology have for police training?

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Question 3

Prosecutors and defense attorneys can present recreations of crimes created from computer-generated imagery.These recreations cannot be 100 percent accurate in their depiction of events, because each side interprets the evidence differently.Does the use of this technology bias the jury toward one side or the other? Isn't it up to the jury to interpret the evidence to determine guilt or innocence?

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Question 4

The use of surveillance in battling terrorism is a controversial issue.How do you constitutionally protect citizens from terrorists, and at the same time prevent destruction of their liberties?

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Question 5

Describe how adaptation and belief in science can affect the use of technology.

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Question 6

Should individuals who are eventually exonerated by DNA evidence receive monetary compensation for their time spent in prison? If so, how do you measure in dollar amounts the proper restitution?

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Question 7

Starla was even more impressed when the prosecutor ran a video his team had developed showing how the crime was committed by the defendant. This is an example of:

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The video presented by the prosecutor was a computer simulation developed by the team, making it an example of computer simulation.

Question 8

What act protects federal law enforcement agencies to conduct searches in airports such as mentioned above?

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The Patriot Act (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act) grants federal law enforcement agencies such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) broad powers to conduct searches in airports to prevent terrorist activities.

Question 9

The first thing the TSA agent required was that both patrons would need to go through:

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Backscatter X-rays are commonly used by TSA agents for security screening at airports to detect concealed items on passengers.

Question 10

According to District Attorney's Office v.Osborne (2009), Zeek's DNA testing request was not protected by the:

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The court in District Attorney's Office v. Osborne (2009) held that there is no federal constitutional right to access post-conviction DNA testing. Therefore, Zeek's DNA testing request was not protected by the Constitution.

Question 11

Why was the court case Kyllo v.United States (2001) significant to surveillance operations in regards to law enforcement? How do we adequately balance the rights of citizens to that of protecting the community?

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Question 12

With many courts beginning to use electronic files, how do you ensure that records are maintained in the event of computer devastation? How would you back up the necessary files? How do you maintain evidence in this method?

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Question 13

During deliberations, the jury could not come to a verdict.One of the jurors stated over and over again that when she watched Law and Order there was more evidence and she could not convict based on what was presented.This is known as the:

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The scenario described is a classic example of the CSI effect, where jurors have unrealistic expectations of the types and amount of evidence present in a case due to exaggerated depictions of forensics on TV shows such as Law and Order.

Question 14

DNA databases are expanding to include more different kinds of offenders from different jurisdictions (e.g., local, state, federal).How does this increased data collection affect defendants' rights according to the Constitution? Discuss which constitutional amendments are the most likely rights to be infringed upon with mandatory reporting of DNA.

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Question 15

Starla was impressed by the computerization of court records which were accessible to the judge and attorneys via computers. This would be referred to as a(n):

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The computerization of court records that are accessible via computers is known as electronic file management. This eliminates the need for paper records, hence it is not a paperless system per se but a form of technological advancement in the court system. D and E are not relevant to the passage.

Question 16

Both men checked through without a detectable problem.TSA agents were still concerned, but could not do anything else but:

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TSA agents, unable to find a detectable problem, would likely keep the men under surveillance as a precautionary measure.

Question 17

According to District Attorney's Office v.Osborne (2009), inmates do not have constitutional rights to have available DNA testing required.How does this ruling justify the possibility of innocent inmates? Should this case be overturned?

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Question 18

Identify the various aspects of cyber crime and counterfeiting.

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Question 19

What is meant by society presumption of progress when it comes to science and technology? Give examples to bolster your points.

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Question 20

The increased use of Tasers has recently received negative reviews based upon those individuals who have lost their lives at the hands of the Tasers themselves.If you are a police chief, do you implement the use of Tasers or take your chances with just lethal force? Why?

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Quiz 14: Technology and Criminal Justice