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AbstractLaw enforcement is not a task usually undertaken by military forces, at least within domestic legal contexts. Conversely, maintaining or restoring security within dysfunctional or 'post-conflict' areas of operation is a role commonly undertaken by them. Within these latter operations, the skill sets and highly calibrated application of force that are commonly associated with police forces in their law enforcement role are in fact manifested in a decisively military context. This article reviews the experiences and legal frameworks associated with military participation in two separate types of mission, namely UN-sponsored peace operations and unilateral/multilateral stabilization and counter-insurgency operations. It argues that these contexts have demanded a revised interpretative approach to the applicable law, one that is much more sensitive to social and political effect.

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Modern states have created a society based on freedom, security and justice, respecting relevant international legal texts drawn up for this purpose, such as the European Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and on Fundamental Freedoms. The current-modern society is characterized by an elation of criminal activities and particularly of organized crime as also and of terrorism which international character, proves that for illegal activities there are no borders. Modern criminals' businessmen trivialize and corrupt legitimate economies, societies and the state law through transnational criminal markets and by forming international illegal trade alliances. It is responsibility of all governments for their citizens' benefit, to undertake effective measures in order to combat crime and its causes, with full respect on individuals' fundamental rights, including personal data protection. Recognizing the important role that effective information exchange and close cooperation between the law enforcement agencies play in order to prevent and combat all forms of crime and serious crime, including terrorism, has been promoted the international law enforcement cooperation with the establishment of International and European organizations.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter One The Evolution of Drones and Drone Technology -- Chapter Two First Response -- Chapter Three Crime Prevention, Security, and Emergency Management -- Chapter Four Protecting the Natural World -- Chapter Five The Changing Legal Horizon -- Chapter Six Future Drones -- Glossary -- For More Information -- For Further Reading -- Bibliography -- Index -- About The Author -- Back Cover

This study examines crime and corruption among Russian law enforcement agencies after 2009 Police Reforms (henceforth referred to as Reforms). These Reforms sought to curb corruption at all levels of the Russian civil service and among uniformed law enforcement personnel. Many law enforcement officers thought that the rebranding of the militsiya as "politsiya" would have a transformational effect within the organization as well as how others perceived it. Ultimately, the rebranding effort failed; the only concrete changes were the organization's name and its personnel's uniforms. In fact, the Reforms seem to have contributed to even more corruption and abuse of power, as well as an expansion of the Ministry of Interior's ties to corrupt networks.

Abstract The five‐dimension scale of professionalism developed hy Hall and revised by Snizek was used to assess the level of professionalism among the members of three small law enforcement agencies. Conceptually it is unclear whether "professionalism" is what the scale is measuring, and technically there are problems of wording and redundancy on some of the items and a suggestion of nonunidimensionality on the subscale measuring autonomy. Nevertheless, factor analysis showed that, with few exceptions, the basic empirical integrity of the scale is reaffirmed. Based on these preliminary findings a number of cautions are offered to guard against misapplication of the scale in future research.

"This book explores the knowledge base and procedures necessary for a law enforcement leader to plan, mitigate, and respond to a crisis and the subsequent consequences. A feature of the textbook is that actual events are explored in a Lessons Learned section. This not only provides the law enforcement leader with lessons in what he or she should do, but also addresses those actions he or she should not take. The problems inherent in evacuations, emergency sheltering, sheltering in place, and access issues are discussed and problems such as interagency interfaces, Law Enforcement Incident Management System, and NIMS are addressed. Decision making is explored with legal concepts involving "who is in charge," forcible evacuations, scene access, and interagency operations. This textbook provides an overview and essential information for the law enforcement leader to identify the areas in which additional information, study, planning, and education are required"--

Intro -- CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES -- CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1 USING DNA TO SOLVE COLD CASES* -- NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF DNA EVIDENCE -- COMMISSION MEMBERS -- Crime Scene Investigation Working Group -- INTRODUCTION -- Advancements in DNA Technology -- New Laws -- Statutes of Limitation -- Database Expansion -- New Legal Approaches -- THE LONG AND SHORT OF DNA -- Similar to Fingerprints -- DNA Technology Advancements -- PCR Analysis -- STR Analysis -- Mitochondrial DNA Analysis -- Y-Chromosome Analysis -- HOW CAN DNA DATABASES AID INVESTIGATIONS? -- What is CODIS? -- How Does CODIS Work? -- LDIS, SDIS, and NDIS -- Limitations of Using the DNA Database -- Convicted Offender Backlogs -- Forensic Casework Backlogs -- PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS -- Evidence Considerations -- Degraded Evidence -- Contamination Issues -- Legal Considerations -- Chain of Custody -- Statutes of Limitation -- Victim and Witness Considerations -- Identifying, Analyzing, and Prioritizing Cases -- IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CASES FOR REVIEW -- Identify Statute of Limitation Issues -- Define Categories of Cases--Solvability Factors -- Case Review-Establish Priorities -- Locating Case Files, Obtaining Evidence Logs, and Other Documentation -- Forensic Testing Reports and Previously Tested Evidence -- Locate Biological Evidence -- Evaluate for Probative DNA Evidence -- Continue Investigative Protocol -- Follow Agency Procedures for Submitting the DNA Profile to CODIS -- Prepare a John Doe Warrant -- Notes -- Success Story -- Evidence Handling Recommendations -- Statute of Limitation Recommendations -- DNA Can Do More . . . -- Sample Checklist -- About the National Institute of Justice -- NIJ's Mission -- NIJ's Strategic Direction and Program Areas -- NIJ's Structure

This three-volume Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement provides a comprehensive, critical, and descriptive examination of all facets of law enforcement on the state and local, federal and national, and international stages. This work is a unique reference source that provides readers with informed discussions on the practice and theory of policing in an historical and contemporary framework. The volumes treat subjects that are particular to the area of state and local, federal and national, and international policing. Many of the themes and issues of policing cut across disciplinary borders, h