Do Judges Take Prior Record into Consideration? An Analysis of the Sentencing of Repeat Offenders in British Columbia
August 8, 2012A fundamental principle in nearly every common-law jurisdiction, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United…The Value of Resources in Solving Homicides: The Difference Between Gang Related and Non-Gang Related Cases
June 2, 2012In order to solve homicides, there are a number of important factors that contribute to the police’s likelihood of success,…Ecstasy: The Party is Over
March 22, 2012Ecstasy is a recreational drug often used at house parties, raves, or nightclubs. Ecstasy is commonly referred to as MDMA…Examining “Regular” Fire-Safety Inspections
March 12, 2012It is important to emphasize and explain, from the outset, that this paper is not intended to suggest that fire…Books Worth Reading for Leaders in Criminal Justice
February 2, 2012This collection of book reviews is from a graduate class on leadership and change management in the School of Criminology…Sprinkler Systems and Fire Outcomes in Multi-Level Residential Buildings
January 21, 2012This paper summarizes the findings from an evaluation of the historical fire protection performance of sprinkler systems in multi-level residential…Smoke Alarms Work, But Not Forever
January 20, 2012A case is made for pursuing a comprehensive, whole-of-government commitment to ensuring every dwelling in Canada possesses a present, functioning…RCMP Code of Conduct Cases in British Columbia: A Five Year Review 2005-2009
September 2, 2011This report is in response to a request from the RCMP’s E Division Professional Standards Unit to conduct a statistical…Marked vs. Unmarked Patrol Vehicles
July 12, 2011There is no shortage of police science literature focusing on the patrol vehicle. While considerable research has been devoted to…Surrey RCMP Ride Along Study – General Findings
July 2, 2011Over the past thirty years, the public has increased their demands for police services which has contributed to RCMP detachments…