Study Guide for Intro to Law Enforcement #1

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Who has shot and killed more Americans in 2015?

Toddlers

Who is #1 per 100, 000 homicide rate for countries?

The U.S.

In 2020 what state had the most murders?

California

Which state had the most murder by rate? (per 100,000)

Louisiana

How many officers are killed in the Northwest?

1

How many officers were killed in the Midwest?

9

How many officers were killed in the West?

9

How many officers were killed in the South?

27

What is an assault weapon?

A rifle of a type originally designed for military use, in particular a semiautomatic version having a detachable magazine and used by civilians.

What is the difference between a pistol and a rifle?

How they are designed to be fired. Pistols can be shot in one hand, and are usually shot within short distance between the target. Rifle, on the other hand, can be rested on your shoulder and can be shot from longer distances. They are more accurate too.

What makes a rifle illegal?

By having the barrel shorter then 16 inches. So basically short-barreled anything.

Which of the following is the Bloody Code?

Murder, Arson, Cutting down trees, Stealing from a shipwreck, Stealing horses and sheep

Branding: What does “T” mean?

Theif

Branding": What does “B” stand for?

Blasphemer

Branding: What does “F'“ mean?

Fraymaker

Branding: What does “FA” mean?

False Accuser

What does SWAT stand for?

Special Weapons and Tactics

How was SWAT created?

A result of several active shooter incidents against civilians and police officers around the country.

What does SRT stand for?

Special Response Team

What does ERT stand for?

Emergency Response Team

Where did we originate the word ‘Sheriff” from?

Shire Reeve

When did New York give their officers uniforms?

1853

When did officers start using telegraphs to report to their offices?

1867

When did Detroit give their officers bikes?

1897

When was the first ever police car used?

1910, in Akron, OH

Before police, who was responsible for crimes?

Neighbors and Communities

In the 1300”s, who patrolled the cities at night?

Watchmen

Who were the people in charge of rounding up criminals?

Thief Takers

Who punished criminals before the jail/police?

Church

What was considered the first police force?

The Bow Street Runners

Who were a form of sheriffs during the 1800s

The Colonial Cops

Who has the most law enforcement employees, federal, state, local police or county sheriff’s?

Federal 120,000

What is one job that is likely to be hired into the FBI?

Language Analysis

Process into getting a job in the GBI?

Interview, Physical Fitness Assessment, Examination in drug use, Background Investigation, Interview with Deputy Director's Interview Board, Phycological and Medical examination, pre-employment drug scan, meet POST requirements

UNG starting salary

$62,000

+ and - for Federal

(+) Retirement, prestige, larger type cases, (-) Dictate where you live, when you move

+ and - of State

(+) Retirement, prestige, larger cases, (-) Can dictate what part of the state you live in, promotions

+ and - of Local

(+) Know your criminals/suspects, don’t move, (-) The criminals KNOW you