In this assignment you will examine the multiple ways forensic psychologists work with the police. In movies or television, we usually see the forensic psychologist working as a profiler to catch a killer, but in reality, they play a much bigger role. Some of those roles are examined here including assessment for hiring, evaluation for stress, burnout, and fitness for duty. Sometimes officers are on the other side of the law and the forensic psychologist could be tasked with performing psychosocial evaluations of officers accused of crimes and serving as consultants or expert witnesses in the trial and sentencing. You will leverage the knowledge you’ve gained from the readings and discussions over the past three weeks to complete this assignment. Instructions Complete the assignment using the CRJ331 Week 9 Assignment Template Download CRJ331 Week 9 Assignment Template[DOCX]. Use the information from your textbook and other resources from the course as well as those listed here. Review the assignment rubric before you start the assignment. The categories listed here will be the focus of the assignment. Specific scenarios, questions, prompts, and resources for each category will be provided on the assignment template (linked above). Assessment for hiring. Evaluation after a crime. Jury selection. Stress and Burnout. Sentencing Decisions. Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Use at least two quality sources, including the course textbook, to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review the B.S. in Criminal Justice Library Guide. This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Resources Course textbook and resources from the Learn section in the course. Stress, Burnout, and Health.Links to an external site. Documenting the Traumas of First Responders.Links to an external site. Policing through the Pain: How Trauma Impacts Police Officers.Links to an external site. M.I.N.I International Neuropsychiatric Interview Download M.I.N.I International Neuropsychiatric Interview[PDF]. The course learning outcomes aligned to this assignment are: Demonstrate an understanding of how a forensic psychologist works with police and other law enforcement personnel. Analyze the key components of translating psychological information into a legal framework. cf_CRJ331_Week_9_Assignment_Template.docx
