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What are some of the problems facing law enforcement today? What areas provide them difficulty?

Common Problems for Law EnforcementPRE ASSIGNMENT

Research & Explain Two of the Following Groups

1) James Byrd, Jr. Incident AND 2) The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009

1) Matthew Shepard Incident AND 2) The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009

1) Hate Crime Statistics Act of 1990 and 2) Hate Crime Sentencing Enhancement Act of 1994 and 3) Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996

1) Define “Use of Force” and 2) research Marshall v. City Portland (http://www.oregonlive.com/clackamascounty/index.ssf/2012/12/federal_government_files_civil.html) and 3) Champion v. Outlook Nashville, Inc.

1) Scott v. Harris (pursuit issues) and 2) locate one additional story regarding a police pursuit and the outcome of the pursuit

• When you choose a case to research please summarize the case,

including the details of events, the people involved and the outcomeof the case. In other words tell me what happened to all parties involved from start to finish!!

• You must choose two (2) bullet points and work on all requirements for each bullet point.

• James Byrd, Jr. and Matthew Shepard were two (2) DIFFERENT crimes, BUT each had an impact on the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009.

• You may type or handwrite your research. If you type, please print to *K120* and make sure your paper printed and I have it in my possession.

• This research is due TODAY! Please ask questions if you have them!!