Police Flashcards
Reasonable suspicion
is what a reasonable person would suspect & relies on subjective circumstances.
probable cause
is what a reasonable person would suspect & relies on objective circumstances and evidence.
Warrantless Searches
consent is given.
Urgent or emergency situations.
Probable cause.
Administrative searches.
Person/ vehicle Incident to Arrest:
Plain view.
Terry stop (stop & frisk)
Miranda Rights
rights police must inform suspects of when they are detained & being asked incriminating questions about who where what when why and how.
They have the right to remain silent
That anything they say can be used against them in court
They have the right to an attorney
If they cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for them
TERRY STOP
also known as an
“Investigative Detention” or “Stop and
Frisk”)
is the authority to conduct an
investigative detention and frisk of a
criminal suspect
reasonable suspicion vs probable cause
probable cause- is what a reasonable person would suspect & relies on objective circumstances and evidence.
reasonable suspicion- is what a reasonable person would suspect & relies on subjective circumstances.
Arrest
seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody. Restricting freedom of movement due to alleged criminal activities.
Different types of arrests
Warrant arrests
Misdemeanor arrests
Felonies arrests
Citizen’s Arrest
Juvenile Arrest
Fleeing arrest
VA Police Jurisdiction
All VA facilities, properties owned or leased by VA
Weingarten Rights
The right to request a union representative for anything that can lead to disciplinary action.
Garrity Rights
protect public employees incriminating themselves during investigatory interviews conducted by their employers.
FOIA-Freedom of Information Act
provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency.
(HIPAA)- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
privacy and security of health information
Nexus
A connection or link between things, persons, or events.
