Police Procedure and Legal Issues in Policing

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to police procedures, landmark court cases, and legal issues in policing.

Judicial Review

The ability to interpret the constitution, established by Marbury v. Madison.

Landmark Cases

Cases responsible for creating or refining judicial interpretations.

Warren Court

The Supreme Court from 1953-1969 known for its liberal decisions.

Burger Court

The Supreme Court from 1969-1986 that continued the liberal legacy of the Warren Court.

Rehnquist Court

The Supreme Court from 1986-2005 known for its conservative rulings.

Fourth Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, requiring warrants based on probable cause.

Exclusionary Rule

Prohibits evidence obtained through illegal searches and seizures from being admitted in court.

Probable Cause

Evidence that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been committed.

Particularity

Requirement that a search warrant specifies the items to be searched and the location.

Good Faith Exception

Allows evidence collected with a defective search warrant to be admissible if police acted in good faith.

Stop and Frisk

A brief detainment for questioning based on reasonable suspicion, not requiring probable cause.

Plain View Doctrine

Allows police to seize evidence of a crime if it is immediately visible during a lawful presence.

Self-Incrimination

Fifth Amendment protection against being compelled to testify against oneself.

Miranda Rights

Rights given to a person in custody, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine

Evidence derived from illegal evidence is inadmissible in court.