Issue Analysis Writing Assignment
Questions to Consider:
• Should Maryland prosecutors adopt an open file policy?
• Should juveniles have access to an appropriate adult during police
interrogations?
• Should courts reconsider whether flight in a high crime area constitutes
reasonable suspicion to stop individuals pursuant to Illinois v. Wardlow?
• Should rap lyrics be admissible as evidence of criminal activity?
• Should police departments continue to use no-knock warrants?
Instructions:
• Choose one of the questions above to explore in more detail.
• Locate and review scholarly sources related to the issue.
• Select a position and choose at least three independent sources that support
that position.
• Using the information contained in your assigned readings and videos, as well as
independent source(s), answer the question presented.
• Fully explain your answer and cite to the sources of your information.
• Include public policy implications when appropriate.
Format:
• 4+ pages
• APA 7th Ed.
• Times New Roman
• 12 pt. font
• Double spaced
* The question I choose is the last one “Should police departments continue to use no-knock warrants?
