Papers with a percentage of 20% or higher will not be graded and the student will receive a grade of 0.

CRJU: 4401-Police Systems in the United: Mid-Term Essay
Study text chapters 1-5
Write a 5–8-page paper detailing the five discussion points listed below.
1. Discuss the history of the early police department and how was order sustained throughout society.
2. Discuss local law enforcement initiatives on decreasing the crime rate in high crime areas in society.
3. Discuss the major managerial concepts of organizing the police department.
4. What are the main criteria for becoming an effective police officer in society?
5. Discuss the role of a police officer and what is police discretion.
Please Note: It is worth 25% of your final grade: You must
submit your Mid-Term/Written Analysis Essay within the drop box located in the folder within the course
room in Desire 2 Learn.
The similarity percentage must be 24% or lower for the paper to
be accepted. Papers with a percentage of 20% or higher will not be graded and the student
will receive a grade of 0. You must follow APA guidelines or points will be deducted.
The point system for papers is as follows:
50% – Content – Did the student address the assigned topic? Were the resources used peer
reviewed? DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA! Dr. Brown’s golden rule: If a reference is missing
information in order to properly cite the resource then do not use it!
Please consult with the school librarian in order to utilize Google Scholar, Galileo, Ebsco Host, Pro Quest,
and other search engines in order to complete your papers. No quotations! 12 pt Times New
Roman. Only (1) one web reference is allowed. You may use your textbook as a
reference. Please consult with Dr. Brown if you are confused about Turn it in or any other
scholastic program associated with this class.
25% – Grammar/Writing mechanics – Do not use pronouns
25% – APA – Please invest in the 7th Edition of the manual. APA manual guidelines are
also available via the course content section of the course room in D2L (Desire to Learn).