Imagine you are a police officer in the 1950s and you arrest a man suspected of rape who has been positively identified by the victim. In a 2-page paper, discuss the wide latitude you would have as an officer in the 1950s in the steps you would take in order to arrest and question this suspect about the crime as compared to the limitations you would experience as an officer making the arrest today. Describe the steps you would need to take if you arrested him today to provide due process to him as a suspect and discuss the limitations officers face today when enforcing the law and the ethical and legal ramifications of not adhering to due process.
Explain the crime control and due process models of justice as well as the 4th and 5th amendments that provide rights to offenders during questioning.
Using the course lectures for this module, specifically the Timeline of American Criminal Justice System, and researching at least 2 additional articles, illustrate the steps you would take as the arresting officer to ensure that you did not violate the suspect’s rights.
Discuss the limitations you face today in having to adhere to 4th and 5th amendments.
Your paper should be 750-1000 words in length and be in APA format with in-text citations and a reference page.