Policing Theories and Practices

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to policing theories and practices discussed in the lecture.

Entrapment

A defense argument claiming the defendant was induced by law enforcement to commit a crime they otherwise would not have committed.

Objective Test

A standard used to determine if a defendant was lured into committing a crime based on whether a typical person would have acted similarly.

Subjective Test

A standard used to assess if a defendant was predisposed to commit a crime, based on their state of mind.

Sorrells v. United States

A Supreme Court case that established the subjective test for entrapment.

Hampton v. United States

A Supreme Court case that involved considerations of government conduct and predisposition in entrapment.

Jacobson v. United States

A Supreme Court case that further clarified the entrapment defense, emphasizing the importance of not just government inducement.

Proactive Policing

An approach where police actively engage in preventing crime rather than simply responding to incidents.

Broken Windows Theory

A criminological theory proposing that visible signs of disorder and neglect cause an increase in crime.

Zero Tolerance Policy

A strict enforcement approach targeting minor offenses to prevent larger crimes, exemplified by Guiliani and Bratton in New York.

Community Policing

A strategy that focuses on building relationships and working collaboratively with community members to improve public safety.

Game Wardens

Law enforcement officers who enforce laws related to wildlife and natural resources, often working in rural areas with limited backup.

Rural Policing Challenges

Issues faced by police in rural areas, such as small departments, lack of technology, and limited resources.