Chapter 7 Flashcards
Is it true or false that local law enforcement must be trained in homeland security?
True
What is the commission on accreditation for law enforcement?
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is a nonprofit organization formed by major law enforcement executives’ associations to develop standards for police practices and policies; on request, will review police agencies and award accreditation upon meeting those standards.
Internal affairs units maintain a formal process for citizens to file complaints, tof?
False
Are polygraph tests admissible in court?
No
What is the reason for the rise in private agencies?
An increase in crime in the workplace, an increase in fear of crime, the fiscal crises of the states, which had limited public police protection, and increased public and business awareness and use of more cost-effective private security services
Do police have broad discretion in the use of deadly force?
False
Know the Patriot Act
A federal statute passed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which broadens government authority to conduct searches and wiretaps and that expands the definitions of crimes involving terrorism.
What is the job of Internal affairs units?
It is a branch of a police department that receives and investigates complaints alleging violations of rules and policies on the part of officers
Are private firms allowed to hire public police officers?
Yes
Have American citizens always had the right to sue police departments for misconduct?
No
Know what the rotten apple theory is
Corruption in police departments can be traced back to a few individuals who are bad and are ruining it for everyone else.
Know meat eaters
Officers who actively use their power for personal gain
Know grass eaters
Officers who accept payoffs that the routines of police work bring their way
The main forensic tools that police use are?
Genetic coding is not, DNA stuff like fingerprinting, firearm knowing,
Know what mooching is
Accepting free coffee, cigarettes, meals, liquor, groceries, or other items, which are thought of as compensation either for being underpaid or for future favoritism to the donor
Know what shakedown is
Taking expensive items for personal use during an investigation of a break-in or burglary. Shakedown is distinguished from shopping by the value of the items taken and the ease with which former ownership of items can be determined if the officer is caught
Know what chiseling is
Demanding discounts or free admission to places of entertainment, whether on duty or not
Know Tennessee v Garner
Deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent the escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious injury to the officers and others.
Know Graham v. Conner
Justices established the standard of “objective reasonableness” saying that the officer’s use of deadly force should be judged in terms of the “reasonableness at the moment” and judged from the pov of the officer on the scene
Know GIS
Computer technology and software that enable law enforcement officials to map problem locations to better understand calls for service and the nature and frequency of crimes and other specific issues within particular neighborhoods
Know the types of force, lethal, non-lethal, etc
Non-lethal methods include giving verbal commands to someone, and the officer just being present. Less-lethal force includes physical contact including grabbing, holding, and restraining a subject, punches and kicks, and the use of less-lethal technologies such as a baton, projectile, chemical sprays, or projectiles with chemicals like pepper spray, and the use of tasers. Lethal force results in the death or serious bodily injury at the least to gain control of a situation if the person poses a serious threat to others or the officer, done with a gun
Police accreditation, what is it
When police meet the nationally recognized standards and receive a certificate letting others know that they are considered a “proper, well organized” agency and that misconduct will be handled appropriately when it appears
Know was CODIS is
The Combined DNA Index System is a national database of DNA records maintained by the FBI, where states and the federal government input the DNA from offenders after they submit to a DNA test
Police officers must adhere to what conditions when working in private firms?
Officers are barred from jobs that conflict with their public duties, and they can’t allow their private employment to impact their capabilities to perform their day job with the police and the work schedule.
Know US v Jones
Law enforcement officials cannot place a GPS device on a vehicle to monitor its movements based on their own discretion without obtaining a warrant or having another proper justification.
What’s the argument made by police against police review boards?
People outside of law enforcement do not understand the problems of policing, and that civilian oversight lowers morale and hinders performance as they are more worried about disciplinary actions being taken
Why has private policing increased?
Private policing has increased due to companies’ recognition of the need to protect assets and plan for emergencies; problems with employee theft, computer crime, and other issues that require prevention and investigation.
How accurate and reliable is a polygraph
A polygraph is only kind of accurate and reliable as it may detect an elevated heart rate due to fear and anxiety as lying.
What kind of technology is considered new technology and weapons?
Less-lethal weapons like tasers, beanbag launchers, and pepperball projectiles
Know the major effects of police corruption in law enforcement
Suspects are left free to engage in further crime, morale is damaged, supervision becomes lax, and the image of the police suffers causing citizen cooperation to decline.
Know Homeland security
Homeland security has grown since 2001 and has expanded so that agencies can come together to plan and coordinate the gathering of information to prepare for possible threats and public emergencies through things like fusion centers and emergency preparedness equipment.
In regards to internal affairs, how cooperative are police officers?
Not very
What is the technique used to control the police? (media, protests)
Civilian review boards and the media
Lawsuits charging brutality, false arrest, or negligence are brought up in what type of court?
federal
