MPOETC ACT 120 - VOLUME 2:
INTRODUCTION TO LAW
ENFORCEMENT IN PA EXAM 100%
VERIFIED
, In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the
Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals that are still valid
today in law enforcement? - ANSWERSir Robert Peel
Where is police power and authority derived from? - ANSWERIndividual state
constitutions
Define social control - ANSWERThe enforcement of conformity by society upon its
members, either by law or by social pressure
What are the 4 consequences of misuse of police powers? - ANSWER1. Loss of public
confidence 2. Loss of public respect 3. Unsuccessful prosecutions 4. Loss of
effectiveness
What is the role of police in the social control process? - ANSWERPolice might
intervene in a situation that involves unlawful or dangerous behavior to stop the
misconduct and maintain social control.
Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 - ANSWERAn act introduced by Sir Robert Peel, which
established London's Metropolitan Police Force. This was the first centralized,
professional police force in Britain. This is considered the beginning of modern public
policing.
Identify emerging trends of law enforcement organization - ANSWERData based or
predictive policing strategies to reduce burglaries, robberies, thefts, and other criminal
offenses (DNA mapping, lie detection developments, UAVs, high resolution video
surveillance systems, crime-mapping technology, and online learning) FACT CHECK -
ON STUDY GUIDE. NOT 100% SURE OF ANSWER.
Identify various police functions within the legal system - ANSWERFACT CHECK - ON
STUDY GUIDE. NOT 100% SURE OF ANSWER.
Define how the civil law may be used by citizens to redress poor, inadequate, or
negligent treatment provided by police officers. - ANSWERCivil law's purpose is
compensation to the victim. The aggrieved person is the one that brings the action, they
are punished by monetary damages, and the burden of proof in civil law is generally
preponderance of guilt.
Define law enforcement misconduct - ANSWER"Whoever, under color of any
law, ...willfully subjects any person...to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or
immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States [shall
be guilty of a crime]."
INTRODUCTION TO LAW
ENFORCEMENT IN PA EXAM 100%
VERIFIED
, In 1829, who established the London Metropolitan Police Force, became known as "the
Father of Modern Policing", and developed a list of policing principals that are still valid
today in law enforcement? - ANSWERSir Robert Peel
Where is police power and authority derived from? - ANSWERIndividual state
constitutions
Define social control - ANSWERThe enforcement of conformity by society upon its
members, either by law or by social pressure
What are the 4 consequences of misuse of police powers? - ANSWER1. Loss of public
confidence 2. Loss of public respect 3. Unsuccessful prosecutions 4. Loss of
effectiveness
What is the role of police in the social control process? - ANSWERPolice might
intervene in a situation that involves unlawful or dangerous behavior to stop the
misconduct and maintain social control.
Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 - ANSWERAn act introduced by Sir Robert Peel, which
established London's Metropolitan Police Force. This was the first centralized,
professional police force in Britain. This is considered the beginning of modern public
policing.
Identify emerging trends of law enforcement organization - ANSWERData based or
predictive policing strategies to reduce burglaries, robberies, thefts, and other criminal
offenses (DNA mapping, lie detection developments, UAVs, high resolution video
surveillance systems, crime-mapping technology, and online learning) FACT CHECK -
ON STUDY GUIDE. NOT 100% SURE OF ANSWER.
Identify various police functions within the legal system - ANSWERFACT CHECK - ON
STUDY GUIDE. NOT 100% SURE OF ANSWER.
Define how the civil law may be used by citizens to redress poor, inadequate, or
negligent treatment provided by police officers. - ANSWERCivil law's purpose is
compensation to the victim. The aggrieved person is the one that brings the action, they
are punished by monetary damages, and the burden of proof in civil law is generally
preponderance of guilt.
Define law enforcement misconduct - ANSWER"Whoever, under color of any
law, ...willfully subjects any person...to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or
immunities secured or protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States [shall
be guilty of a crime]."
