Analyze how the purpose of government and the social contract might protect the rights (e.g., safety and security) of the suspect in this case.

Select one of the crimes Jones has been previously charged with (e.g., public drunkenness, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance, felony larceny, or prostitution).
- What type of crime is it (misdemeanor or felony)?
- How is this crime defined in the state in which you live?
- How might societal factors have influenced this suspect’s crimes?
Analyze how the purpose of government and the social contract might protect the rights (e.g., safety and security) of the suspect in this case.
Compare the various roles Officer Marconi must play in this case. Consider that Marconi must enforce the law and protect the suspect from harm at the same time.
Analyze how a law enforcement officer’s actions might be influenced if he or she is arresting an “unsympathetic suspect or victim,” specifically a suspect or victim who the officer has arrested before or who engages in a high-risk lifestyle, such as substance abuse, drug dealing, or prostitution. Justify whether Officer Marconi acted accordingly.
How might the criminal justice professional maintain ethical standards when working with diverse populations?