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Journal Three Drug Evidence
Reflective Journal Three – Drug Evidence
Chapter 14 examines drug and drug evidence. The author of the text focuses heavily on differing classes of drugs and provides a solid overview of the differences between drugs and the effects of their use. What is noticeably missing is a review of many of the techniques related to collection of drugs and what some of the current practices surrounding presumptive drug field-testing are currently examining.
For this reflection review the links provided in this week’s folder specific to presumptive drug testing and current policies at Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Houston Police Department. Then answer the following questions. You must answer all questions in order to earn full credit. Questions must be answered using full and complete sentences. Answers must be typewritten, in 12-point times new roman font. It is recommended that you proofread your reflective journal prior to submission, as 10 points of this assignment will be graded on grammar, punctuation, and proper sentence structure. This assignment must be uploaded as a Word document (.doc or .docx). Remember if you use any sources as part of your reflection, you MUST cite them in correct APA format, both in text and with a citation at the conclusion of your reflection.
What county led the nation in exonerations in 2015? What types of cases comprise the bulk of these exonerations?
Explain the difference between presumptive and confirmatory tests specifically related to the testing of drugs.
When was the science for presumptive drug testing developed? What were the recommendations of the scientists at the time of development? Has the science related to presumptive drug testing changed significantly since it’s original development?
What is the current policy at Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Houston Police related to presumptive drug testing in the field? What is the justification for this policy?
Do you think the CSI Effect may have an impact on how defendants may chose to plea? Why or why not? Explain your stance.