Exam 1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the levels of policing?
A
- International
- Federal
- State
- County
- Municipal Levels
2
Q
What are the positions that police personnel can be in the different levels of policing?
A
- Full-Time, Full Law Enforcement Powers
- Part-Time
- Officer contracted from outside institutions
3
Q
What are the primary functions of State-Level police?
A
- Distribute state-wide communications or computer systems
- Participate in crime scene analyses and investigations across multiple jurisdictions in the state
- Provide training for other police agencies
- Collect, review, and spread information on crime patterns
4
Q
What are some examples of State Police?
A
- Aircraft support
- Underwater search and rescue operations
- Canine assistance
- Traffic enforcement on highways
5
Q
Where do Local Police work?
A
Cities, towns (municipalities), and governmental entities
6
Q
What are responsibilities of Local Police?
A
- Maintain order
- Prevent crime
- Enforce traffic
- Investigate crime
- Conduct community outreach programs
7
Q
What are some responsibilities of deputy sheriffs?
A
- Routine patrol duties
- Criminal investigations
- Traffic enforcement
8
Q
What are some responsibilities of general sheriffs?
A
- Maintain jails
- Transport inmates to court
- Maintain safety and security of courthouses and jurors
- Serve court papers and extradite prisoners
9
Q
What are Federal Law Enforcement Agencies responsible for?
A
- Investigating and controlling federal crimes
- Providing training and logistical support to state and local police
