Police Work and Policies

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from police work and policies discussed in the lecture.

Reality Shock

The initial unpleasant aspects and challenges new police officers face in their interactions with the public and the justice system.

Blue code of silence

An informal norm in police subculture against reporting fellow officers' misconduct.

Police subculture

The unique culture within police forces, characterized by group solidarity and a distinct worldview towards the public.

Seniority system

A system governing officer assignments based on their years of service, aiming to reduce favoritism.

Community policing

A strategy focused on building relationships with the community to prevent crime and improve public trust.

Order maintenance

Police work that involves managing social order and addressing minor offenses rather than solely focusing on serious crimes.

Domestic violence enforcement

Policies and practices evolved to improve police responses and interventions in domestic violence situations.

SARA model

Problem solving approach in policing comprising Scanning, Analysis, Response, and Assessment stages.

Decertification

The process of revoking a police officer's certification due to serious misconduct.

Problem-oriented policing (POP)

A policing strategy that focuses on identifying and solving specific problems to prevent crime.

Intersectional dynamics

The complex interactions and tensions within police organizations influenced by gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual identity.

The broken windows hypothesis

The theory that visible signs of disorder and neglect cause an increase in crime, suggesting proactive police intervention.