Contemporary Policing Final Exam Review

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the critical concepts from Chapters 13 to 15 in Contemporary Policing.

Fourth Amendment

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Probable Cause

Reasonable grounds for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.

Weeks v. US

Established the exclusionary rule in federal criminal cases.

Mapp v. Ohio

Extended the exclusionary rule to state courts.

Terry v. Ohio

Allowed stop-and-frisk without a warrant if there's reasonable suspicion.

Miranda v. Arizona

Established Miranda rights, requiring police to inform suspects of their rights.

FBI NCIC Database

A computerized database for tracking criminal activities and records.

ViCap Program

The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program that assists law enforcement in tracking violent crimes.

AFIS

Automated Fingerprint Identification System used for electronic fingerprint identification.

Less-than-lethal weapons

Weapons designed to incapacitate a person with minimal risk of causing death or serious injury.

Tasers

Conductive energy devices used for immobilizing a person temporarily.

Age Progression Technology

Techniques used to create an image of how a missing person might look as they age.

Forensic Science

Application of science to criminal and civil laws.

Terrorism

The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in pursuit of political aims.

Domestic Terrorism

Terrorism conducted by individuals within their own country.

International Terrorism

Terrorism conducted in foreign countries or supported by foreign entities.

Primary Response

Immediate actions taken by law enforcement during a terrorism incident.

Proactive Measures

Actions taken to prevent incidents before they occur.

Reactive Measures

Actions taken in response to incidents after they have occurred.

USA Patriot Act

Legislation enhancing law enforcement's abilities to surveil and prevent terrorism.

National Security Letters

Administrative subpoenas used by the FBI for national security investigations.

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

Law governing surveillance and collection of foreign intelligence.