Please use my text, 6th edition and no plagiarism. Please hit the distinguished marks on the scoring guide.
Introduction
Most modern day statutes provide that an arrest must be lawful in order for a person to be charged with resisting arrest. While resistance may be considered justified at common law, some jurisdictions find that it is no defense to the arrestee if it is later shown that the arrest was unlawful. This places the citizen in the position of compliance for the safety of the officer, with the determination as to the merits of that arrest left to the court. A citizen could still file a civil lawsuit if the arrest was alleged to have been unlawful.
Deadly force by a law enforcement officer may only be used to prevent death or serious injury to the public, the officer, or to apprehend a suspect who poses a serious risk of future harm if not taken into custody. However, it is unconstitutional to automatically resort to deadly force to apprehend a fleeing felon.
In your main post, research a recent case on the use of deadly force and include the following:
- Summarize the facts of your selected case and the court’s ruling.
- As a criminal justice professional, explain your agreement or disagreement with the court’s ruling in terms of how it would affect your performance on the job.
- Evaluate the constitutional aspects of the law regarding deadly force in the case of a fleeing felon.
- Analyze whether you believe the law in the area of deadly force is aligned or misaligned, given the rules and limited exceptions, using examples to support your position.
| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Discussion Post Response (60%) | ||||
| Apply critical thinking or problem solving in the main discussion post. 50% |
Does not apply elements of critical thinking or problem solving in the main discussion post. | Applies some elements of critical thinking or problem solving in the main discussion post. | Applies critical thinking or problem solving in the main discussion post. | Applies critical thinking or problem solving to the main discussion post in a comprehensive, step-by-step manner. |
| Use credible information or research to support positions, conclusions, or perspectives in the discussion. 10% |
Does not use credible information or research to support positions, conclusions, or perspectives in the discussion. | Responds to the discussion, but some or all of the resources used for support are not credible. | Uses credible information or research to support positions, conclusions, or perspectives in the discussion. | Uses well- developed, relevant support from credible resources or research to support positions, conclusions, or perspectives in the discussion and impartially considers conflicting data or other perspectives. |
| Follow-up Post Response One (15%) | ||||
| Advance the discussion with a substantive response that asks questions, assesses further considerations, or provides a different point of view. 15% |
Does not respond to the discussion beyond the initial post. | Provides a substantive response, but does not advance the discussion by asking questions, assessing further considerations, or providing a different point of view. | Advances the discussion with a substantive response that asks questions, assesses further considerations, or provides a different point of view. | Advances the discussion with a substantive response that contains well- supported and fully developed positions and perspectives that support or conflict with the original post. |
| Follow-up Response Two (15%) | ||||
| Advance the discussion with a substantive response that asks questions, assesses further considerations, or provides a different point of view. 15% |
Does not respond to the discussion beyond the initial post or the first response. | Provides a substantive response, but does not advance the discussion by asking questions, assessing further considerations, or providing a different point of view. | Advances the discussion with a substantive response that asks questions, assesses further considerations, or provides a different point of view. | Advances the discussion with a substantive response that contains well- supported and fully developed positions and perspectives that support or conflict with the original post. |
| All Posts (10%) | ||||
| Communicate in a professional manner that is consistent with expectations for criminal justice professionals. 10% |
Communicates in a manner that is inconsistent with expectations for criminal justice professionals. | Communicates in a manner that is not fully consistent with expectations for criminal justice professionals. | Communicates in a professional manner that is consistent with expectations for criminal justice professionals. | Communicates in a clear, comprehensive, and professional manner aligned with with expectations for criminal justice professionals. |
