Seven Primary Goals

Question 1

Guarantee Due Process

Answer 1

Due Process of the law is guaranteed by the U.S. and CA Constitutions, overseen by the courts, and practiced daily by peace officers

Question 2

Prevent Crime

Answer 2

• Crime prevention is more than the apprehension of offenders
• Peace officer presence in the community and interactions with citizens also serves to prevent crime

Question 3

Protect Life and Property

Answer 3

• Peace officers must be dedicated to protect and defend the members of their communities as well as those individuals’ property

Question 4

Uphold and Enforce the Law

Answer 4

• The law enforcement component of the justice system has the primary responsibility to uphold the law
• The judiciary system, through rulings of the court, and the corrections component also play a role in enforcement

Question 5

Dispense Equal Justice

Answer 5

• The Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees equal justice under the law to all persons
• Individuals from each component of the criminal justice system must treat all persons equally, fairly, and with justice

Question 6

Apprehend Offenders

Answer 6

• Apprehending offenders deprives them of their liberty and requires them to answer the criminal charges brought against them

Question 7

Assure Victim’s Rights

Answer 7

• In the effort to apprehend and deal with the criminal, the criminal justice system cannot overlook the victim
• Victims must be made aware of their rights and of the services that are available to them.