Brenda Odom

Brenda Odom

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  • Un-American President: The First 2 Years of President Barack Obama
    In the two years since Barack Obama has come to be the America president, he has offended almost everyone in America, by making one decision, to voice his opinion without knowing all the facts. But, is he even American by birth right or by actions?
  • Protection from Cyber Terrorism
    Cyber-terrorism is a growing crime and one that leaves most people feeling defenseless. Scams are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cyber terrorism.
  • Prison Privatization
    A great deal of argument has been made about whether state and federally owned prisons are better than privately owned and ran ones. Here are the facts so one can make an informed opinion on it.
  • Causes of Criminal Behavior
    What makes a criminal behave the way they do and what makes them commit a crime? Is it family dynamics, racial, economics, environmental, educational, media influence, social or mental?
  • Police: Use of Force
    When police use force to subdue a suspect, it is not always excessive and it is far from police brutality. Go behind the shield and find out what use of force is from a police officer's point of view.
  • Police Officer Job Description
    What does it take to be a police officer? What are the qualifications, requirements and functions? Read this in-depth report to find out.
  • Facts About Plea Bargaining
    Plea bargaining is something Americans see as a criminal getting off easier than he or she deserves. Lawyers see plea bargaining as a way avoid trial and get the best possible outcome for both parties. Whose right?
  • Prison Life
    How does someone who is in prison live day to day? One man decided to let the world inside the cage, K.C. Carceral(not his real name), wrote a book about his time behind bars. He takes the blinders off and reveals the cold ugly truth.
  • Perceptions of Organized Crime
    Some people get a picture of the mafia from television or the movies, others from books and then there are the people who deal with them every day: law enforcement. So, are these people heroes or criminals?
  • La Cosa Nostra: Organized Crime Profile
    La Cosa Nostra is the biggest organized crime unit in America, yet most Americans do not know of them or about them. This articles aims to end that and shed light on this dangerous group of criminals.
  • 2009 NBA Draft Review: L.A. Lakers
    Going into the 2009 NBA Draft the L.A. Lakers knew they had possibly three outgoing power hitters and needed just as many to cover any possible losses. Did they pick the right ones or did they let the best pass them by?
  • Crime Index: The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports
    The FBI's Uniform Crime Report tells the public what crimes are considered to be the top eight crimes, known as Part I crimes. All eight are looked at in this article.
  • Forced Drug Testing
    Should drug testing be something that is forced on someone in court? What are the benefits and drawbacks of forced testing? In addition, what is drug court and how does it work?
  • Three Common Prison Debate Questions
    In prison certain things go on that most of us don't think twice about. Three highly debated topics are looked at here in this article.
  • Russian and Asian Organized Crime
    There are several countries involved in organized crime. Do different organizations from different countries do things differently or the same? The similarities and differences between Russian and Asian organized crime.
  • Attributes of Organized Crime
    Organized crime, like the mafia, are somewhat a mystery to most Americans, whose only knowledge of them, come from television. In this report, organized crime is looked at from its history, participants and its structure.
  • Alabama Court System: An Overview
    Every state has different, yet similar court systems. Here is a simple, yet in-depth look at Alabama's court structure and an example of its annual caseload.
  • Red, White and Blue Dessert Recipes for 4th of July
    The 4th of July is a time for celebrating with family, friends and great food. Two recipes my family has used for years is the Flag Cake and Berry-Nilla Cheesecake Parfaits. Along with the recipes I have also included some lowfat and nonfat alternatives.
  • Changes to Law Enforcement - War on Terrorism
    September 11, 2001 changed America, but what changes did it make in law enforcement?

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