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Flashcards by Mish Madison, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Mish Madison
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| Question | Answer |
| jurisdictions | areas of authority |
| Local police officers are employed by: | cities, townships or counties |
| State Police officers are employed by: | the individual state in which they live and work |
| Federal officers are employed by: | centralized federal government agencies that have law enforcement powers |
| Who are the "arm" of the criminal justice system? | the police and other law enforcement officers who are physically responsible for keeping the peace |
| What is a police officer's or law enforcement officer's main job? | To patrol their areas of jurisdiction and stay alert and vigilant for any signs of disorder or lawbreaking. |
| Besides patrolling their areas of jurisdiction, what are some other duties of a law enforcement officer? | To secure the scene of a crime, detain witnesses, investigate the crime and decide on an appropriate course of action. |
| detective | a law enforcement officer specially trained in advanced investigative techniques |
| beat | the territory and time that a police officer patrols |
| What are the conditions a potential police trainee must meet to be accepted into the academy? | age range criteria; minimum height requirements; pass visual acuity tests; have a high school diploma; possess a valid driver's license; pass physical and psychological tests; pass a background test; may need to pass a civil service test |
| forensic science | an area of investigation using specialized techniques and methods to gather and identify evidence at a crime scene |
| forensic evidence | any type of physical evidence that is brought into court |
| Name some areas of basic police training: | Criminal law and procedures Traffic enforcement Firearms training Patrol procedures Criminal investigation Defensive tactics Emergency vehicles operation Firearms training |
| What powers does the new police officer have to keep the peace? | Write tickets for parking & traffic violations; Pull you over and/or detain you for cause; Give sobriety tests; Search for and seize evidence; Question citizens; Interrogate suspects; Make arrests. |
| What are the two restraints on all the power that a police officer possesses? | The right of the accused to fair treatment during the criminal justice process, as defined by the Constitution; Their own internal affairs department. |
| What is a badge? | In the case of a police officer, it is a metal pin, often shield-shaped, that carries an official insignia and a unique identifying number. |
| precinct | the district or boundaries of a city or town |
| Name the colors and conditions of the Homeland Security Advisory System: | Red (Severe) -Severe risk of terrorist attacks Orange (High) - High risk of terrorist attacks Yellow (Elevated) - Significant risk of terrorist attacks Blue (Guarded) - General risk of terrorist attacks Green (Low) - Low risk of terrorist attacks |
| Name the five most common private security applications: | Preventing white-collar crime; Protecting valuable property; Providing computer security; Protecting workplaces and schools; Providing security at airports. |
| proactive policing | police work that actively seeks out criminal activity in progress or before it occurs so that it can be prevented |
| reactive policing | police work that takes place after a crime has already occurred |
| What is private security? | Additional measures that are taken by private citizens to protect themselves and their property against crime. |
| Give some examples of private security measures a citizen might take to protect themselves and their property against crime: | 1. private security guard 2. private security company 3. electronic devices, such as burglar alarms, security cameras 4. specialized outdoor lighting 5. special door locks & keyless entry 6. guard dogs |
| Name three ways a private security officer can prevent white collar crime at a company: | 1. By performing background checks on candidates for employment; 2. By protecting valuable assets from shoplifters and employee theft; 3. By helping to guard company information and data. |
| Name six criminal activities or crimes that the FBI has jurisdiction over: | 1. espionage 2. kidnapping 3. bank robbery 4. Interstate transport of stolen property 5. civil rights cases 6. Interstate gambling violations |
| special agent | the title given to any Federal Bureau of Investigations law enforcement officer |
| Name the five major divisions of the Department of Homeland Security | 1. Border and Transportation Security 2. Emergency Preparedness and Response 3. Science and Technology 4. Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection 5. Management |
| infrastructure | basic systems that are vital to the public health, economy, transportation, energy sources and information |
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