The criminal justice system must maintain a balance between public order and individual rights. Choose one of the topics below. Analyze your topic from both a public order and an individual rights’ perspective. What are the benefits and the costs associated with each side of the issue? You’ll need to create a video or image with this information.
• DNA use by the criminal justice system (taking DNA samples upon arrests or using private DNA companies to search for matches)
• Use of facial recognition technology in public settings amid privacy concerns
• Restrictions placed on felons upon release from prison (not able to vote, cannot own firearm, residency restrictions)
• Open carry laws
• “Leaking” of classified information to inform the public (think Edward Snowden or the 2023 Discord leaks)
• Legalizing prostitution
• Harm reduction strategies for those who use drugs (needle exchange, safe injection sites, etc.)
• Public access to information such as property appraiser websites and public information requests
Here’s an sample topic to get you thinking (yours should be much more detailed than this and include a visual element):
Drug legalization
Public safety – drugs should remain illegal because they cause health problems, violence, and
