CRIM244 Midterm Police Organization and Culture

Bureaucracy

What kind of institutional
structure do policing
organizations largely operate
as?

Discretion

___________ is considered to be
the gap between what the law
states and the actions taken by
criminal justice officials.

fragmentation

The _____________ issue refers to
the lack of standardization and
coordination across police
agencies.

police culture

While police organization typically
refers to the more formal parts of
police work, _______________ highlights
the informal dynamics between
officers, how they're socialized, and
so on.

unknown

The "____________" is one unique
element of police culture, and it
highlights how officers are regularly in
unpredictable situations and
outcomes may be beyond their
control.

code of silence

The "____________" refers to secrecy,
mutual support, and unity among
officers. It is a significantly negative
consequence of intense officer
isolation and bonding.

us vs. them

Another consequence of
intense officer isolation and
bonding is developing an
"_______________" mentality.

5th

What amendment protects you
from self-incrimination and
requires police officers to read you
the Miranda Rights?