LEA1 Flashcards
Greek word which means government of the city
POLITEIA
Roman word which means condition of the state or government
POLITIA
French word which was later adopted by the English language.
POLICE
a group of persons working together for a common goal or objectives
ORGANIZATION
A group of trained personnel in the field of public safety administration engaged in the achievement ofgoals and objectives that promotes the maintenance of peace and order, protection of life and property,enforcement of the laws and the prevention of crimes.
POLICE ORGANIZATION
Pertains to an organization responsible for enforcing the laws.
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
policemen are regarded as servants of the community, who rely for the efficiency of their functions uponthe express needs of the people .
HOME RULE THEORY
policemen are regarded as state or servants of the higher authorities.
CONTINENTAL THEORY
police service gives the impression of being merely a suppressive machinery.
OLD CONCEPT
functions that carry out the major purposes of the organization, delivering the services anddealing directly with the public
PRIMARY OR LINE FUNCTIONS
functions that are designed to support the line functions and assist in the performance of the linefunctions
STAFF/ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
functions involving the logistical operations of the organization.
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS
those that perform primary or line functions.
examples are patrol, traffic, investigation and vice control.
OPERATIONAL UNITS
those that perform the administrative functions.
examples are personnel, finance, planning and training.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS
those that perform auxiliary functions.
examples are communication, records management.
SERVICE UNITS