MPOETC ACT 120 - TEST ONE

(SARA Model): Assessment - How did we do? 4 Learning Skills - Listen actively participate take notes think critically 4 Levels of the Criminal Justice System - i.Federal ii.State iii.County iv.Local 6 Components to active listening - Mindset Preparation Organization Focus Clarify Posture 6 steps of the problem solving is the circle? - Involved in problem solving ( any person impacted by a persistent crime problem) 7 objectives - Justice is a community responsibility ACT 120 - Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a certification for an officer which after completion, is good for two years. American Law Enforcement followed the English Model CONSTABLE. - early officer who supervised the weapons and equipment of all community. American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. -watch system - night watch in which each watchman signaled to others or citizens for help American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. SHERIFF - county wide law enforcement service provider. Attorney General (AG). - Chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth Avoiding unnecessary conflict? - Relying on Crime Stats Communicate why intensity of police services provided are not always the same BAIL - Conditional Release - insures appearance to hearing Types of Bail: Release on Recognizance Non-monetary (no contact/ no drugs) Nominal (Low $$) Monetary (Ex: $10,000) **Cannot be a form of punishment bell, book, and candle - The Bell: Is your actions causing a "bell" or alarm to go off within you? The Book: Does it violate the law The Candle: How will your actions be seen in the "light"?