Chapter 7 Part 2 Flashcards
Citizens generally don’t have a problem with their civil liberties being limited if it can help fight terrorism ToF
False
Increased public awareness and private security, has it had a lot or a little effect on the use of private security?
Lot of effects as it has caused the field to grow
Favoritism in the form of courtesy cards, license plates, window stickers, do those items exempt that user from arrest, only apply to certain individuals?
Favoritism exempts users from arrest or traffic citations and may be extended to family or friends of the recipient
Can less-lethal weapons cause officers to act too quickly to an incident that could have been handled without force?
Yes
Where does the funding for homeland security come from?
Federal government
Does the USA Patriot Act make it more difficult or less difficult to collect evidence against suspected terrorists?
Less difficult
In the aftermath of 9/11 has policing returned to pre-9/11 traditions?
No
Are techniques used to control police adequate to prevent misconduct from occurring again?
No
Are all 50 states members of the multi-state anti-terrorism information exchange?
False
Is the rise in private agencies related to the increase in crime?
Yes
In NY the Commission to combat police corruption. Is it a separate unit that investigates corruption?
It is a separate agency
Was deadly force used in the Edward Garner case?
Yes
Many citizens perceive that a significant amount of police misconduct may be hidden from the public. Tof
True
What is the crime when an officer lies to provide an alibi for a fellow officer who is engaged in unlawful activity?
Perjury
Civilian review board is
Citizens’ committee formed to investigate complaints against the police.
What type of force are police officers expected to use?
Officers are expected to use non-lethal force unless it is necessary to increase the level of force to prevent escape, calm down, or prevent harm to others or the officer.
Patriot Act
A federal statute passed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, broadens the government’s authority to conduct searches and wiretaps and that expands the definitions of crime involving terrorism.
According to the textbook, there was at least one study that reflected the single largest predictor of police use of force. Which would be what?
Resistance by a suspect
Which of the below is true regarding private policing?
Private policing has expanded due to an increase in crime in the workplace, an increase in fear, the financial crises of the states, and increased public and business awareness and use of more cost-effective services.
What is the term used that holds police officers responsible for any criminal behavior?
Civic/police accountability
Mapp v Ohio
Evidence obtained through illegal searches by state and local police must be excluded from use at trial
Gideon v. Wainwright
Indigent defendants have a right to counsel when charged with serious crimes for which they could face six months or more incarceration.
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.
How hard is it to get information from officers if you are in internal affairs?
Very as most officers don’t have to be labeled a snitch
Know grass eaters v. meat eaters and examples
Grass eater is someone who accepts payoffs that the routines of police work bring their way (accepting free things)
Meat eaters are someone who actively uses their power for personal gain (I’m police so you have to give me something free)
Kyllo v United States
Law enforcement officials cannot examine a home with a thermal-imaging device unless they obtain a warrant.
