Exam 2 Concepts Flashcards
Demographics of criminal victimization
individuals between the ages of 12 and 24 have the greatest chance of becoming the victims of crime especially violent crime
victim’s rights movement
the dissatisfaction of victims with the neglect and minimization of harm they suffered, leading to a victim’s movement for he criminal justice system to provide them with specific rights
Crime victim’s rights act
a law enacted in 2004 that guarantees crime victims a number of rights, including the right to protection and restitution
Civil remedies for victims
civil court proceses to recover from the psychological, financial, emotional, and physical harm of crime
police recruitment factors
- level of eductation of applicant
- physical fitness
- background
- psychological wellness
- prior criminal record
- can add diversity to the force
- drug use
- character
Advantages of college educated police
-indicated responsibility
-helps with
communication
coping with stress
handling difficult situations
use of discretion
heightened sensitivity to racial and ethnic issues
and fewer diciplinary actions citizens and complaints
changing profile of police
cops have traditionally been white males departments are becoming more diverse and actively seek to recruit women and people of color
police subculture
- recruits learn the norms and values of this subculture during training on the job
- Characterized by clannishness, secrecy and isolation
community policing
they concluded that to help solve the crime problem in a neighborhood and to reduce the fear of crime , police officers must be in close regular contact with citizens
Excessive use of force
- unethical and illegal
- exposes the police to criminal and civil prosecution
- builds up resentment by citizens against police
- costs law enforcement agencies and municipalities bunches of dollars
