Police and Society Final Exam Flashcards
The first police department was created in
Boston, Massachusetts
In which decade did the crime rate double?
1960s
In which year was Brown v Mississippi and what was the result?
1936 + banned beatings to get confessions
This act requires institutions of higher education that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose info. about crime on and near their campus.
The Clery Act
Top Priority = citizen satisfaction
Service-oriented Policing
Top Priority = issuing citations + making arrests
Legalistic Policing
Top Priority = Order maintenance
Watchman Policing
2017 average salary for officers
$64,000
Which protections are in place to minimize political considerations In job-related processes, etc.
Civil Service
Officers move from one department to another and retain their position and seniority
lateral entry
In 2017, what % of officers were women?
12.5%
In 2017, what percent of officers were members of a racial or ethnic group?
27%
The level of proof needed to conduct a Terry stop? (Terry v Ohio 1968)
Reasonable Suspicion
Miranada V Arizona (1966)
Must inform suspects of rights
Katz V US (1967)
Restricted gov. searches where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Arizona V Gant (2009)
Allows police to search a vehicle if suspect could access the vehicle at the time of the search or if it’s reasonable to believe the vehicle contains evidence of the offense.
Terry V Ohio (1968)
Allows officers to stop and search a suspect if they have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
Graham v Conner (1989)
In order for force to be justifiable, it must be objectively reasonable in view of all the facts and circumstances of each particular case.
Tennessee v Garner (1985)
Limited the use of deadly force against fleeing suspects.
Citizens perceptions of police fairness in contacts with the police
Procedural Justice
Herman Goldstein introduced what in 1979
Problem-Oriented Policing
Which step of SARA model = identify basic problem, determine nature of problem, determine scope of seriousness, and establish baseline measures?
Scan
Use departmental data to make informed decisions about how their police department should best operate.
Data - Driven Policing
Primary method of predictive policing
Crime Analysis
Mapp V Ohio (1961)
No illegally obtained info. used in court
The most effective way for police to reduce crime is through
Hot Spot Policing
