Crim Just Exam 2

What are the different eras of police?

• political

• reform

• community policing

What is the main issue with the political police era?

The main issue with the political police era was the abuse of power by law enforcement agencies to suppress dissent and violate civil rights, often for political purposes.

What is the main issue with the reform police era?

The main issue with the reform police era was its focus on professionalism and crime control, often neglecting community relations and addressing the social causes of crime.

What is the main issue with the community policing era?

The main issue with the community policing era is that it often lacked clear metrics for success, leading to difficulties in assessing the effectiveness of strategies and community engagement.

What is the importance of Terry vs. Ohio?

it specified the condition under which police can question and frisk

What are the similarities between Rodney King and George Floyd?

• both black victims

• white officers

• resulted in riots

What are the differences between Rodney King and George Floyd?

Rodney King survived, and the officers were acquitted George Floyd, died and the officers were found guilty

What are some hiring requirements for police departments?

• pass a polygraph

• clean background

• physical test

• interview

• medical test

What are some stressors that police officers face?

relationships and perception of the public

Which amendments are most relevant to policing?

4th, 5th, and 6th

What are the different ways we hold police accountable?

body cams and civilian review boards

What is the difference between probable cause and reasonable suspicion?

probable cause is needed for making an arrest, while reasonable suspicion is needed for stop and frisks.

What are the standard procedures for conducting searches?

• reasonable suspicion

• plain view

how does the exclusionary rule apply to unlawful searches

evidence obtained improperly can not be used in court.

What are some common methods used to select and train police officers

background checks, psychological evaluations, physical fitness tests, field training officers, and training academies.

what are different types of investigation techniques

informants, sting operations, surveillance, interviews, and forensic analysis.

what are the benefits and drawbacks of requiring a college education for police officers

Requiring a college education for police officers can enhance critical thinking and communication skills, leading to better community relations and decision-making. However, it may limit the pool of applicants and create barriers for those interested in joining law enforcement.

what does the 30×30 initiative aim for

increase women in law enforcement.

which of the following is an example of reactive policing

police investigating a robbery after a victim reports the crime to them.

in the 1990s, police departments began to embrace community policing

true

what standard of proof is needed for a stop-and-frisk

reasonable suspicion

which mindset can improve police-community relations

guardian

officers can lie during interrogations

true

which program seeks to discourage youth from joining gangs and was modeled after the Dare program

G.R.E.A.T

Officer Conklin works the day shift; he is likely

has more interaction with the public and community.

in this type of lineup, the lineup administrator does not know which person in the lineup is the suspect

double blind

prior to the 1960s, juveniles had limited legal protections.

true