CJA 105 Module 3 Assignment 2 LASA 1 Crime and Ethical Standards CJA 105 Module 3 Assignment 2 LASA 1 Crime and Eth | Page 2

Jones struggled with Officer Marconi on the ground, although he managed to humanely subdue
her and place her in handcuffs. Officer Marconi called the incident into Communications and
placed the suspect in his cruiser. He then gathered the clothing items dropped by the suspect
along the side of the road. He noticed the items had price tags displaying the name of the
retailer who reported the initial incident to law enforcement. During transport, Jones yelled
and became very agitated.
When she arrived at the police department, Jones was very upset. She tried to hurt herself by
banging her head on the desk as the officer tried to interview her about the alleged larceny
report. It was clear to Officer Marconi that Jones was under the influence of drugs, so he
discontinued the interview process. Marconi requested emergency medical services, and Jones
was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
Here’s What You Need To Do . . .
After carefully reviewing the case details, prepare a 2- to 3-page report assessing whether the
procedures (both legal and ethical) were followed appropriately. Use the Argosy University
Online Library resources to find articles that support your assessment. You may also use your
textbook.
Your report should address the following:
1. Select one of the crimes Jones has been previously charged with (e.g., public drunkenness,
resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, felony larceny, or prostitution).
a. What type of crime is it (misdemeanor or felony)?
b. How is this crime defined in the state in which you live?
c. How might societal factors have influenced this suspect's crimes?
2. Analyze how the purpose of government and the social contract might protect the rights
(e.g., safety and security) of the suspect in this case.
3. Compare the various roles Officer Marconi must play in this case. Consider that Marconi
must enforce the law and protect the suspect from harm at the same time.
4. Analyze how a law enforcement officer's actions might be influenced if he or she is arresting
an "unsympathetic suspect or victim," specifically a suspect or victim who the officer has
arrested before or who engages in a high-risk lifestyle, such as substance abuse, drug dealing,
or prostitution. Justify whether Officer Marconi acted accordingly.