Review Questions 1. Name three of the mundane (or less exciting) duties of a police officer that cop dramas typically do not portray. - Writing tickets - Patrolling - Serving the community 2. What are some of the duties of private detectives and investigators? Name three. - Gather evidence - Interview Witnesses - Conduct surveillance 3. Why is the expert testimony of a forensic scientist so convincing? It is based on science. 4. Name two criminal justice careers that require a similar skillset and explain how this skillset aids in job performance. Both a detective and a Forensic scientist must have good communication skills. Detectives must conduct interviews and forensic scientists must often give their testimony in court. 5. What duties do lawyers perform outside the courtroom? Name three. - Legal research - Advise clients - Prepare legal documents Critical Thinking Questions 1. Which of the criminal justice careers discussed in this unit do you think would be most challenging? Why? I think that non-public investigators would be the foremost difficulty as a result of the toughest half isn't to get caught and if they get caught they're in burden. 2. Do you think the benefits of being a police officer would outweigh the risks? Explain. I don't because suppose that the advantages of being a peace officer outweigh the risks of advantages one as a result of, in 2011 54,744, and leading to fourteen,578 injuries and 163 deaths. 3. Why is the job of a computer forensic investigator becoming increasingly important? A computer forensic investigator's job is becoming increasingly important because they examine evidence from electronic devices. 4. What do you think is the most important skill a judge can possess? Legal Skills, Knowledge of the law, and particularly of trial law, is the most basic skill needed to become a judge. 5. If you had to choose, would you prefer to be a paralegal or a lawyer? Explain. I’d be a lawyer because I believe I personally would be way better at that.
