Career Relevance-Forensic Data Analysis 

In the field of criminal investigations, you may be asked to analyze forensic data. Imagine you are employed as a private investigator, and you are asked to present to your colleagues the information on a scientific method used in your selected case. 

PPT Presentation: 

Select one of the cases from the FBI database.  

Create a 10- to 12-slide PPT presentation to address the following: 

• Provide a summary of your selected case.
• Describe the process of the scientific methods used.
• Describe what instruments/equipment were used that were crucial in solving this.
• Explain what educational skills and training were necessary to solve this case.
• Describe the behavioral profiling methods.
• What was the behavioral profile initially? Was it accurate, and why or why not?
• Explain the results of the investigation.
• Provide an overall assessment of the scientific methods and processes.

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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

Read “A Moratorium on the Presentation of DNA Evidence” from the University Library. 

The author of this article stated that “this paper attempts to address wrongful convictions by calling for a temporary moratorium on the presentation of DNA evidence at trial, implemented until federal standards are put in place to regulate the presentation of DNA evidence…DNA analysis schemes are dangerously flawed…current problems in DNA testing procedures.” The author claims this is true by presenting several examples and arguments throughout this article.  

This Daubert Standard requires that expert testimony regarding DNA evidence must be based upon a methodology that is scientifically valid and extremely reliable, peer reviewed, and universally accepted by the scientific community, and published in professional publications. The error rate and confidence levels for the DNA analysis methodology must also be known and stated. 

• What is your analysis of this author’s demand for a temporary moratorium regarding DNA evidence after considering established court case law, Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993), which was upheld by the United States Supreme Court?
• Do you think that the author has scientific proof based upon peer-reviewed and accepted scientific methods that document his claims? Why or why not?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

 Please Note: Please cite one literature reference from outside the classroom with at least one of your discussion postings for this week.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

Millions of Americans provide their DNA to private “genealogy” companies, such as Ancestry.com, 23 and Me, and so on, for the sole purpose of finding their ancestors and current living family members. These private company genealogical DNA databases are potential “gold mines” for law enforcement to find criminal suspects and potential terrorists.  

Do you believe the police have the right to use private company genealogical DNA databases for criminal investigations? Why or why not? 

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: 

Compare the interview process to the interrogation process. 

• When should you interview versus when should you interrogate a suspect?
• Explain your rationale.

Law enforcement training officers are responsible for training recruits to perform their duties safely and responsibly. Law enforcement officers must determine how relationships affect local residents.

Imagine that you are a law enforcement training officer in a city of 620,000 diverse citizens. You are developing an overview and presentation for a new officer training program on protecting your residents without infringing on their privacy.

The TOPIC I will be presenting is DRUG TESTING

Develop a 175- to 350- word overview in which you explain what you will be presenting on. This will be handed out to the officers in the training session.

Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation with detailed speaker notes.

Include the following in your presentation:

• Identification of the issue
• Explanation of how this issue affects your diverse community
• Specific recommendations you as law enforcement officers will implement to combat these issues
• Summary of how you will protect your residents without infringing upon their privacy
• Speaker notes that include what you would say in a live presentation

Cite at least 2 outside references to support your assignment.