Advanced Criminal Justice, Class 18, Period 1, 03.16.06

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[OOC: It will be difficult to play while at work today due to moving to a new office down the hall and therefore not being at the computer. Or even, perhaps, having my computer set up for a portion of the day. Therefore, I have help today! Class Info Post.]

"Hello, class!" Tick said from behind his desk. Lockheed was on his normal shelf. "Today we have a special guest: Constable Benton Fraser, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Fandom High Security. He will be speaking of his experiences and views on Justice. So please, have some coffee," Tick motioned to the cups on his desk, "and give Constable Fraser your full attention."

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Guest Lecture [Class 18]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Fraser speaks!

Re: Guest Lecture [Class 18]

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

Fraser smiles and steps to the front of the room. Yes, he's in uniform and yes, the hat is on. He nods politely at Lockheed. "Good morning, sir."

Turning towards the class, he starts his lecture. "Professor Tick is correct in saying that I am a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The RCMP is both the federal police force and national police of Canada. The RCMP enforces certain federal laws. It also contracts with Canada's three territories and eight of its provinces to serve as their provincial or territorial police. The RCMP is basically similar to the police forces established here in the United States save for differences in uniform, of course, and other differences in the structure of our law enforcement agencies."

He takes a breath. "Your professor asked me to talk about my views on justice. And, as evidenced by my choice of career, you can see I'm pro justice," he says, attempting a joke. "Criminal should be punished. The punishment should absolutely fit the crime. Operating under the laws of the RCMP, I'm committed to bringing dangerous criminals to justice and my belief is that the judicial system is also committed to seeing that the criminal is punished in accordance with their crime."

This time, he crosses his arms over his chest. "Sometimes, criminals escape justice whether it be through law enforcement error or acquittal in the court systems. And yes, that is not the outcome I hope for. Justice does catch up with everyone sooner or later."

Re: Guest Lecture [Class 18]

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Parker smiles as welcomingly as she can, and folds her hands on her desk. "Hiiiii, Constable Fraser. Welcome to ACJ.

"Given what you've said about justice being the ultimately hoped-for outcome, and a discussion we had in here on Tuesday, what are you feelings on vigilantes, sir? Can you give us an specific instance where it was either helpful, or crossed a line?"

Then she added, just to see if Cam would catch it and freak out, "Oh, and is there any way to acquire an RCMP uniform if you're not a serving member of the force?"

Re: Guest Lecture [Class 18]

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"How can you be so sure about that," Sam asked, "when you spend so much of your time watching things not work out in the best interests of Justice?"

Q&A [Class 18]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

You ask, Fraser answers!

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

So after Tuesday's discussion Cameron just has to ask. "Sir, do you find that the uniform helps you to do a better job? And does it seem more popular with certain parts of the civilians than with others?"

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

"Does my uniform better help me do my job? I think it makes me more noticeable and, in certain circumstances, alerts those who need help that they can approach me since my uniform gives me away as a law enforcement individual. Does it help me better catch criminals? I honestly don't believe it makes that much a difference. Criminals do not want to be caught in most circumstances so, whether I'm wearing a uniform or jeans and a t-shirt, criminals will still attempt to evade and I'll still attempt to pursue and capture," Fraser answers. "As for the popularity of the uniform, it does seem to attract attention."

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[can_be_more]

Aeryn just goes really quiet and doesn't say anything.

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

"Are you all right?" Fraser frowns at her. "Ill?"

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[fates_jaye]

Jaye raises her hand. "Mr. Hot Mountie, sir? Under the influence of gremlin, I thought I was a cop and frisked someone, but I think I did it wrong. What's the proper procedure? Can we get a demonstration?"

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[sooo_cute]

Quinn stands by the door and sighs happily, watching. And listening. Both at the same time.

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[janet_fraiser]

Janet was very tired from last night, and kind of quiet. Also, she dropped off another excuse note for Angel.

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"Do you have any particular methodology you use that you find to be effective against crime?"

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Does Diefenbaker help?" Rory asked. Mostly for an excuse to talk to him.

Because come on. Like she's the only one in that boat.

[That always had the correct pronoun. Shh.]

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Bridge raises his hand.

"What's the training like, to become an RCMP officer?" He asks.

Re: Q&A [Class 18]

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

Callisto might have come to class a lot bit, later than usual. She might also have been rubbing her wrist a lot. "Constable Fraser, what kind of penalties are there for people who impersonate officers of the law?"

Turn Stuff In [Class 18]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

In case you didn't on Tuesday.

Re: Turn Stuff In [Class 18]

[can_be_more]

Justice is like a clown, dressing up in disguise to do its job? This still makes no sense to me.

Re: Turn Stuff In [Class 18]

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

The criminal is the face paint on the clown of society.

EC: Ranger Bridge

Re: Turn Stuff In [Class 18]

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Justice is always willing to dress up like a clown if it means saving lives.

For superhero names, he turns in a list assigning colours to his fellow classmates, including:

Angel - Black Ranger
Rory Gilmore - Powder Blue Ranger
Callisto - Silver Ranger
Parker - Crimson Ranger
Archie Kennedy - Navy Ranger (hee!)

[ooc: I blame sickination for the fact that I completely blanked on the fact that I had never posted the homeworks. woe.]

After Class

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Fraser may stick around a little, but also use this if you need to talk to Tick about anything.

Re: After Class

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam handed Professor Tick a folded note from Professor MacGyver. "I'm sorry I missed class Tuesday, sir. Something homicidal unavoidable came up. I can explain where I was if you need more detail," she said, pulling at the neck of yet another turtleneck, "but we should probably go somewhere less public for that."

OOC [Class 18

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Big thanks to themountieman

Re: OOC [Class 18

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

Yay, mountie!

Re: OOC [Class 18

[can_be_more]

Hey, Mr. Hot Mountie who never wore leather, what's that in the next icon you used? *g*