This week you’ve learned quite a bit about various motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions for mistrial. Research two cases from Wiconsin: one case should be the court’s ruling on a motion for summary judgment, and the other should be the court’s ruling in a case where a party requested a mistrial. Explain each case in the forum, and for each case include the following:

1. The case name
2. Facts of the case
3. The question presented by the case
4. The court’s analysis
5. The court’s holding
6. How you would have ruled if you were the judge in the case
7. What you learned from the case

You are the Commander of the Patrol Division of a medium-sized metropolitan city. You have 33 patrols out on the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift. It is by far the busiest shift for drunk driving, burglaries, domestic calls, and ATM robberies. The esprit de corps is very high. Lately, you have notice that one of the busiest sector units is dropping off in productivity. You ask around and find out that the partners in that car are a veteran officer, a married man, and a single young female rookie.

The rumor among the rest of the unit is that they are more than just professional partners. Last week, the chief called you into his office and asked about the drop in activity for the club sector of the city, where the patrol unit of concern is working. He got you to admit that there may be an unconfirmed problem. The chief told you that he wanted to know the complete situation and that you were to formulate a plan for dealing with the male/female patrol situation and then to come up with ideas to keep this pattern from emerging again in the future. The department currently has no policies about off-duty relationships of partners.

In a report to the chief of police, you will cite the findings of your investigation of the patrol partners concerned. You will provide at least 2 remedies for the situation so that it is discontinued. You will consider the lack of a fraternization policy in the department and suggest the minimum requirements of items that should be in a new policy for the department. You will include and indicate the types of discipline that should be applied to persons violating the new policy in the future.

Assignment Guidelines

• Address the following in 3–5 pages:
  • How can the behavior on the part of the opposite-gender police partners affect the culture of the patrol unit? Explain.
  • What dangers could arise in an intimate relationship between partners as it pertains to the daily operations of patrol? Explain.
    • How can these dangers act as triggers of stress? Be specific.
  • Articulate at least 3 appropriate policy measures that should be in effect to help alleviate this type of situation.
    • Fully justify your policy measures with regard to the survival of a traumatic event.
  • What possible potential stressors could become present if the affair of the two officers reached the public? Explain.
• Remember to use research to fully support your arguments.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

Module 3 – Case

Warehousing

Case Assignment

Welcome to the case study assignment for the third module of the course. From the background material you notice that warehousing technology and warehousing management styles are changing. Warehouse management systems (WMS) are also coming into common practice to be critical to the successful operation of today’s warehouse.

After reading the articles on the Module Background page and doing some of your own research, write a 5-6 page paper discussing the following question:

Why is a state-of-the-art WMS critical to the operation of a modern warehouse?

Assignment Expectations

Research the topic with information from the background readings as well as any other resources you find on your own. The paper should be 5-6 pages in length and have a cover sheet and a reference page. Clarity of presentation is important, as well as your ability to cover the topic in a succinct, organized manner with research to back up your points. Use at least 3 different sources of information and annotate your sources of information appropriately on your references page and within the text as necessary. You will be assessed on how well you demonstrate your understanding of state-of-the-art warehouse management tools and the benefits and challenges of implementation.

Submit your assignment for grading by the end of this module.

Required Reading

The following information will give you a good background on some of the current trends in warehousing. Please review the information presented. Be sure that you look for additional resources to support your case study and SLP papers.

Here is a good article that discusses value-added services that 3PLs and warehousing organizations are starting to offer:

Atkinson, W. (2002). Value-added services from 3PLs and public warehouses: What to look for.Logistics Management, 41(10), W8-11. Retrieved on December 9, 2014, from ProQuest. (ProQuest doc ID 197212274)

Abstract: A lot of warehouses are still just offering traditional services – putting away and picking, explains Evan Armstrong, vice president of Armstrong & Associates, Inc., which provides strategic consulting services to shippers, 3PLs and carriers and also publishes Who’s Who in Logistics. Still, though, while many providers remain in the stone age, most are moving forward with new value-added services. With the advent of the very time-sensitive supply chain model, there is a move away from traditional warehousing with shelves and racks for storage to more of a flow-through operation, such as cross-docking, plus some light manufacturing or assembly and kitting, notes Adrian Gonzalez, senior analyst with ARC Advisory Group.

This article takes an in depth look at the functional utility of warehouses.

McKnight, D. (1999). A practical guide to evaluating the functional utility of warehouses. The Appraisal Journal, 67(1), 29-37. Retrieved on December 9, 2014, from ProQuest. (ProQuest doc ID 236506617)

Abstract: Many appraisers fail to address some forms of functional obsolescence in warehouse space. Details on interior and exterior layout, dock design, and safety and security issues play an important role in the highest and best use and functional utility of a warehouse. The practical considerations of good warehouse are described in clear and helpful detail, including modes of delivery and scheduling. The oversimplified process of considering only clear heights in the appraisal of such properties is cautioned against.

This article will be used for the case study assignment:

Anonymous. (2002). WMS drives efficient parts distribution. Modern Materials Handling, 57(12). Retrieved on December 9, 2014, from ProQuest. (ProQuest doc ID 236506617)

Abstract: When Toyota set up a spare parts distribution facility to support its operations in the UK, the automobile maker realized that a state-of-the-art warehouse management system (WMS) was critical. The WMS that Toyota chose not only tracks parts location, but produces a tag label, which gives part details and subsequent locations.

NOTE: For help locating the readings, please see the ProQuest Document IDs and EBSCO Accession Numbers shown on the Course Materials / Bibliography page of the Course Syllabus.

Read the articles and please use in-text citations when answering the question.

1) Is the bank really a bank?

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444433504577649971326432962.html

2) Should this bank follow banks’ regulations?

http://www.wtae.com/news/local/allegheny/Pittsburgh-ice-cream-bank-owner-says-regulators-are-backing-off/19522712

March 29, 2013

3) Discuss the risks associated with this bank.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/as-banking-evolves-fintech-emerges-from-the-branch-1464806411