Introduction to Policing: Crim 1120 - Investigations and Operational Support

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on police use of force, investigations, and operational support.

Use of Force

The application of power by police to gain control or compliance from a suspect.

One-Plus-One Rule

Police are authorized to use force that is one level higher than the suspect's level of force.

Risk Assessment

The continual evaluation of the situation by police to determine the necessary level of intervention.

De-Escalation

The process of reducing the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation.

Search Warrant

A legal document authorized by a court allowing police to search and seize evidence from a specified location.

Plain View Doctrine

Legal principle allowing officers to seize evidence of a crime that is in plain sight during a lawful search.

Entrapment

A situation where law enforcement induces a person to commit an offense they would not have likely committed otherwise.

Investigative Techniques

Methods used by police to gather evidence and information to solve crimes.

Confidential Informant (CI)

A person who provides information to police about criminal activity on a voluntary and confidential basis.

Human Intelligence Sources

Individuals who provide information to police, often as a result of personal relationships built by officers.