Tackling the juvenile offenders on March 17, 2017 Poverty has always bred resentment, a root cause of many crimes. The lack of opportunities for young people including education, sports and a reasonable livelihood could frustrate the young minds and they could indulge in criminal activities. In the recent times population of youngsters has increased alarmingly which has consumed all efforts to create […]
Plunged into corruption on March 9, 2017While having the utmost faith and dedication in our legal system, we must face the reality that, our system is in too many respects broken and it’s a national disgrace. From petty bribery to large-scale misappropriation of funds, corruption is widespread throughout the criminal justice process and has serious implications for both human rights and […]
Policing to improve the quality of life on March 2, 2017Our country is young, and our stories are not legend; we have to look towards others to find lessons for ourselves. If we consider the example of America, we will find that they tried a number of strategies in different places in the US to fight against crime. In the early 90’s, New York Mayor […]
Say no to corruption on February 23, 2017Corruption is not a new phenomenon. Arthashastra written by Kautilya has discussed the issue some two thousands year ago, and nearly seven hundred years ago Dante declared that bribers will be placed in the deepest part of Hell. Shakespeare gave corruption a prominent role in some his plays while the American Constitution made bribery one […]
The police use of stop and search: it matters on February 16, 2017The purpose of the policing includes upholding the law and maintaining the peace. Stop and search policy is helping to achieve this goal where used appropriately and proportionately. If used unnecessarily, unlawfully and/or in an unfair manner, however, it may cause alarm or distress to members of the public and have negative consequences in the […]
Future cops on February 9, 2017Advances in technologies have been a mixed blessing for all walks of life including contemporary law enforcement agencies. Especially the explosive spread of internet access over the last two decades had considerable impact on everyone. On one hand, everyday technologies like social media and other applications are a boon to law enforcement but they have […]
A lapse in concentration on February 2, 2017Cricket is a unique sport on many levels. On the one hand it is a team game played by 11 individuals who combine to form an effective fielding unit, where thinking and acting as one is the ultimate aim similar to many other sports such as football, hockey and basketball. On the other hand, cricket […]
Preventing white collar-crime on January 26, 2017Some falsely believe that White Collar-Crime is a victimless crime. In fact, white collar-crime is synonymous with the full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals. These crimes are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust. The white collar-crimes are not dependent on the application or threat of physical force or violence. […]
Road rage on January 19, 2017Aggressive driving has been a problem on our roadways for a while especially by the public transport and motorcyclists, and it seems to only be getting worse. Incidents of wrong parking, wrong-side overtaking, screaming, rude gestures, and sometimes even violence are seen frequently on our roadways to the point where it has earned its own […]
The school bullying need intervention on January 12, 2017Unfortunately, teasing is considered as a part of growing up and is often considered as a part of entertainment and almost every child experiences it. But it isn’t always as innocent as it seems. Words can cause pain. Teasing becomes bullying when it is repetitive or when there is a conscious intent to hurt another […]