Chapter 16

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Oliver, W. M. (2009). Policing for Homeland Security: Policy and Research. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 20: 253-260.

1. How did the passage of the PATRIOT ACT affect the police in relation to homeland security?
2. Explain Intelligence Led Policing.
3. What did Newman and Brown find in relation to police and profiling?

Brandl, S. G., & Stroshine, M. S. (2011). The relationship between gun and gun buyer characteristics and firearm time-to-crime. Criminal Justice Policy Review, 22(3), 285-300.

1. Where is this study based and why?
2. What are the variables analyzed in this study?
3. What do the results highlight in terms of gun sales and purchasing?

Gundy, K. V., & Rebellon, C. J. (2010). A life-course perspective on the “gateway hypothesis”. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 51(3), 244-259.

1. What does the “gateway hypothesis” suggest (2 things)?
2. The study found that any causal influence of teen marijuana use on other illicit substance use is contingent upon what?
3. Explain stress and life-course perspectives and why the authors urge policymakers to consider these theories in their pursuit of solutions to the drug problem.