Criminal justice 2

Jurisdiction definition

What a department had power over. Depends on location

What law enforcement officer is elected

Sheriff

What are the requirements to become a police officer

• have a drivers license

• High school diploma

• Completion of 60 college credit hours

• Pass drug test

What are the main roles of law enforcement

To protect and serve

What is the role of internal affairs

Investigate police misconduct

How to decide what levels of force to use

Use when necessary. Based on the level of threat

Why are department using body cameras

To record situations where the police are involved in/ holding the police accountable/ training exercise

What are some concerns with facial recognition software

Can detect the wrong person

Can be seen as an invasion of your privacy

What is community policing

Police and community member work together to solve problems - this builds trust in the community

What are strategies are used in community policing

Trying to build trust between the community and the police - wanting to get more involved

What is the goal of de-escalation

Take the aggression out of the situation

What are some common techniques used to de-escalate

• calm voice

• Don’t threaten/ try not to escalate the situation

• Communicate

Differences between felony, misdemeanor, and violation/citation

• Felony = worst very serious can lead to jail time

• Misdemeanor = minor crime

• Violation/ citation = fines

Officer presence

The mere presence of a law enforcement officer works to deter crime or diffuse a situation

Verbalization

Officers issue, calm, non-threatening commands such as let me see your

Empty hand control

A.) soft techniques officers use grabs holds and joints locks to restrain an individual

B.) hard technique officers use punches and kicks to restrain an individual

Less lethal methods

• Blunt Impact officers may use a baton or projectile to immobilize a person

• Chemical. Officers may use Chemical sprays or projectiles embedded with chemicals to restrain and individual (pepper spray)

• Conducted energy devices (CEDS). Officers may use CEDS To immobilize an individual. CEDs discharge a high voltage low amperage jolt of electricity at a distance

Lethal force

Officers may use lethal weapons to gain control of a situation. Should only be used if a suspect Poses a serious threat to the officer or another individual.

Who has jurisdiction over jails, courts and airports

Sheriff

Who has jurisdiction over Highways

NYS Police

Who has jurisdiction over Kidnapping, espionage (spying), bank robbery, civil rights matter and terriorist cases

FBI

Who has jurisdiction over counterfeiting

United Stated Secret Service

Who has jurisdiction over felony crimes, narcotics and child abuse

NY state bureau