Strand 3 Flashcards

The police system

1
Q

August Vollmer was…

A

The Father of Modern Policing

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2
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Prior to the 18th century, law enforcement was done through

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Kin Policing by volunteers.

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3
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In the US, prior to modern police departments, there were:

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Slave patrols in the south, and Pinkerton’s in the north

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4
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The first modern police department

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Boston PD

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5
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What is jurisdiction?

A

Area of authority

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6
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What are the laws regarding search and seizure?

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You need probable cause, a warrant signed by a judge, and it must outline specifics

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7
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What is the 1st level of law enforcement?

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Local/municipal (Herriman PD)

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8
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What is the 2nd level of law enforcement?

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County (county sheriff)

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9
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What is the 3rd level of law enforcement?

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State (highway patrol, state troopers)

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10
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What is the 4th level of law enforcement?

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Federal (FBI, US Marshals, Secret Service)

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11
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What are some current issues or movements regarding law enforcement?

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Police corruption, qualified immunity, brutality, the BLM movement

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12
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List levels of law enforcement in order

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Local/Municipal, County, State, Federal

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