APPLIED CRIMINOLOGY (CRM-603)

The course attempts to provide practical understanding about crime, criminals, criminal behavior and criminal justice system. The applied aspects of policing, forensic science and related dimensions will be focused. The course is designed to provide the students with the skills and hands-on-training with regard to practical issues. This course would also provide insight into the ethical issues related with criminal investigation and criminal justice system. On accomplished teaching of this course, the students are motivated to be able to reflect the following factors in their behaviour:

1. Analyze the nature, prevalence and patterns of crime and its links to criminological theory;

2. Exhibit knowledge of criminal justice policy and factors affecting its formulation;

3. Formulate solutions to the current crime problems.

 

COURSE CONTENTS

1.         Introduction to Applied Criminology

i           Concept and definition

ii          Applied aspects of crime

iii         Role of criminologist in crime prevention

2.         Areas and Institutions

i           Role of detective agencies

ii          Role of forensic laboratories

iii         Restorative justice and victim – offender’s mediation

3.         Strategies and Approaches

i           Problem solving policy

ii          Criminal investigation analysis

iii         Crime mapping and geographical crime analysis

iv         Role of Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) in crime prevention

v          Forensic evidence and justice system

4.         Implications

i           Individual Protection

ii          Community Protection

iii         Society Protection

iv         Professional Justice for Inmate

v          Criminology as Crime Solving Science

vi         Professional Research

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

  1. Dutelle, Aric W., An introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, 2011, Jones and Bartlett Publishing, Boston
  2. Fido, Martin, True Crime, Notorious Villains of the modern worlds and their horrendous crime, 2007, Carlton Books London.
  3. Paynich, Rebecca; Fundamentals of Crime Mapping, 2010, Jones and Bartlett Publishing, Boston

 

SUGGESTED BOOKS

  1. Stout, Yates & Williams, Brain, Joe & Brain (Edt.) (2012). Applied Criminology (2nd Ed.). London; UK: SAGE Publications Ltd.
  2. Miller, J. Mitchell (2009). 21st Century Criminology: A Reference Handbook, volume 1. US: SAGE Publications
     

 

Detailed lesson plans for each lecture/week

 

Topics and Readings

Books 

Concept and definition of Applied Criminology

The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology by Eugene McLaughlin, ‎John Muncie, Page 147.

Applied aspects of crime

Applied Crime Analysis by Karim H. Vellani, ‎Joel D. Nahoun

Role of criminologist in crime prevention.

Criminology and crime prevention by Lois Lundell Higgins, ‎Edward Augustus Fitzpatrick Page 466.

Role of detective agencies

Applied Criminology, 2008, Sage Publications and Criminology by Parmelee, Maurice Farr, Page 468.  

Role of forensic laboratories.

Forensic Evidence; Science and the Criminal Law, 2006, Tylor and Francis and Forensic science handbook - Volume 1 by Richard Saferstein

Restorative justice and victim – offender’s mediation.

Justice for Victims and Offenders: A Restorative Response to Crime by Martin Wright

Problem solving policy.

Criminology and Public Policy: An Introduction by James F. Gilsinan Page 2

Criminal investigation analysis.

Understanding Criminal Investigation by Stephen Tong, ‎Robin P. Bryant, ‎Miranda A. H. Horvath

Crime mapping and geographical crime analysis.

An introduction to Crime Scene Investigation by Dutelle, Aric W and Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping by Rachel Boba

Role of Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) in crime prevention.

Sentencing and Criminal Justice by Ashwoht, Andre. Resource Material Series - Issues 68-70 - Page 217

Forensic evidence and justice system.

Crime investigation; the ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Bennett, James and Forensic Evidence; Science and the Criminal Law by Kiely Terrence F.

Individual protection

Crime, Space and Society, 2010 by Smith, Susan J.

Community protection

Criminology: The Core by Larry J. Siegel, Page 219 and Crime, Space and Society, 2010 by Smith, Susan J.

Society protection

Criminology: Student Handbook of Criminal Justice and Criminology by John Muncie, ‎David Wilson, Page 241 and Crime, Space and Society, 2010 by Smith, Susan J.

Professional justice for inmate

Criminology & Penology Abstracts - Volume 31, Issues 1-3 - Page 309 and A Critical study of Criminology and Penology by Goswami, B.K.

Criminology as crime solving science.

Become a Problem-Solving Crime Analyst by Ronald Clarke, ‎John E. Eck and The Encyclopedia of Police Science - Volume 1 by Jack R. Greene Page 360

Professional research.

The SAGE Handbook of Criminological Research Methods by David Gadd, ‎Susanne Karstedt, ‎Steven F Messner and Lessons of Criminology by Gilbert Geis, ‎Mary Dodge Page 35.

 

Class Timings: Every Tuesday from 04.00pm to 07.00pm

 

Description of system of Evaluation (Exam, assignments etc.)

Term Paper 

  1. Cyber Security and Terrorism in Cyber Space
  2. The Role of Community Policing in Crime Prevention
  3. Interrogations and Confession in Criminal Justice System
  4. Problem Oriented Policing
  5. Due Process Model in Criminal Justice System
  6. Technology, Criminology and Crime Science
  7. Use and Effectiveness of Problem Oriented Policing
  8. Sensitive Information Protection 
  9. Power Abuse Among Police Officer Analysis
  10. Methods of Crime Prevention
  11. Forensic Evidence in Criminal Justice System
  12. Identity Theft and Social Media
  13. Crime Control Model in Criminal Justice System
  14. Crime Scene Investigation 
  15. Community Policing
  16. War on Terrorism in Pakistan
  17. Counter Terrorism/Extremism and role of NACTA, Pakistan
  18. Situational Crime Prevention 
  19. Scientific Criminal Investigation as a part of Law Enforcement Investigation
  20. New Challenges of Law Enforcement 
  21. National Action Plan and role of NACTA, Pakistan
  22. Crime Mapping and Geographical Crime Analysis
  23. The Role of Science in Criminal Investigation
  24. Criminal Investigation in Pakistan
  25. The Role of Community Policing in Crime Prevention
  26. Policing in 21st Century
  27. Repeat Victimization   
  28. Women in Law Enforcement
  29. Intelligence-led Policing 
  30. Applying Criminology in Professional Practice: Accountability, Legitimacy and Discretion  
  31. Victim-Offender Mediation
  32. Interrogations techniques in Criminal Investigation 
  33. Electronic Surveillance
  34. Professional Research in Criminology  
  35. Technology and Forensic Evidence 
  36. Scientific Criminal Investigation Methods 
  37. Police Technophobia
  38. Restorative Justice: Theory, Policy and Practice
  39. Role of National Forensic Science Agency Laboratories 
  40. Criminal Investigation Analysis  

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Mid-Term Examination: 30 

Project: 05

Quiz: 05

Presentation: 05

Participation:  05

Final exam: 50

Course Material

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