Decentralized Policing in the United States
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Flashcards covering key concepts related to the development and characteristics of policing in the United States, focusing on its decentralized nature, historical context, and terms related to the evolution of police forces.
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Local Control
A term for the decentralized system of policing mainly done at the local level in the United States.
Metropolitan Police Act
An 1829 act passed in England to establish a uniformed police force aimed at preventing disorder and crime.
Bobbies
The nickname for police constables in London, named after Home Secretary Robert Peel.
Proactive Policing
A shift in policing efforts from reactive responses to preventing crime before it occurs.
Preventive Patrol
A vital element of proactive policing, where officers patrol designated areas to deter crime.
Military-style Organizational Structure
An innovation introduced by Peel where police forces adopt ranks similar to military ranks.
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